Search Indianapolis Busted Mugshots

Indianapolis busted mugshots come from the largest law enforcement system in the state of Indiana. The city has close to 900,000 people, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department makes thousands of arrests each year. When someone is booked into jail in Indianapolis, their mugshot and arrest record go through the Marion County Sheriff's Office. You can search for these busted mugshots online at no cost using the county's inmate lookup tool. This page walks you through every way to find arrest records and booking photos in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Busted Mugshots and Marion County

All arrests in Indianapolis are processed through Marion County. The city and county share a combined government structure, which means Indianapolis and Marion County operate as one unit for law enforcement purposes. The Marion County Sheriff's Office runs the Adult Detention Center at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. This is where all bookings take place. When someone gets arrested by IMPD or any other police force in the county, they end up at this facility. The sheriff's office phone number is 317-327-1700, and they can take calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also email Contact.MCSO@indy.gov with questions about arrest records or booking photos.

Marion County handles more arrests than any other county in Indiana. The sheriff is Berkley Hall. Records of inmates currently held in the Marion County Correctional Facility are public record. That means anyone can look up who is in jail right now without paying a fee or filing paperwork. The fax number for the sheriff's office is 317-327-1315 if you need to send a written request for records.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. IMPD handles most arrests within Indianapolis city limits. For non-emergency calls, dial 317-327-3811. For emergencies, call 911. IMPD was formed in 2007 when the Indianapolis Police Department merged with the Marion County Sheriff's patrol division. The department covers all of Marion County.

The IMPD website on indy.gov has information about the department, its divisions, and public safety programs in Indianapolis. When IMPD officers make an arrest, the booking goes through the Marion County jail system. That is where the busted mugshot and arrest record get created.

The screenshot above shows the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department page on the city's website, where you can find contact details and department information.

How to Search Indianapolis Busted Mugshots

The main tool for searching Indianapolis busted mugshots is the inmate lookup at inmateinfo.indy.gov. This is one of the most flexible search tools in the state. You can search by first and last name. You can also search by date of birth. But it goes beyond that. The system lets you look up a person by booking number, permanent number, state ID, county ID, FBI number, or ICE number. There is also an option to include released inmates in your results, so you are not stuck looking at only current inmates.

The sheriff's office puts it plainly: "You can search the inmate database by entering the first and last name in the text boxes provided." No fee. No account needed. Just type in the name and hit search.

The inmate lookup tool shown above lets you search for Indianapolis busted mugshots using multiple types of identifying information beyond just a name.

The Marion County inmate records page is another starting point. It links directly to the search tool and explains what you can find. The sheriff's office site says results include inmates currently held at the facility. If you want to see people who have already been released, make sure to check the box that includes released inmates in the results.

The inmate records page above is the main landing spot on the sheriff's website for finding booking information.

Find a Person in Indianapolis Jail

The City of Indianapolis runs its own page for finding someone in jail. Go to indy.gov's find a person in jail page and follow the steps. This page links to the same inmate data as the sheriff's tool. It is just set up by the city government and walks you through the process in a slightly different way.

The city's page shown above gives you a direct path to check if someone is currently booked into the Marion County jail system. Both the city page and the sheriff's page connect to the same database.

If you cannot find the person online, you can call the jail directly. The main sheriff's office number is 317-327-1700. Staff there can tell you if someone is currently in custody. Keep in mind that it can take a few hours after an arrest for the booking to show up in the online system.

Marion County Sheriff and Busted Mugshots

The Marion County Sheriff's Office website is the hub for all jail and booking information in Indianapolis. Sheriff Berkley Hall oversees operations at the Adult Detention Center. The facility is the largest county jail in Indiana. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The sheriff's office website above is where you can access inmate records, contact information, and other law enforcement resources for Marion County and Indianapolis.

Public Records Requests in Indianapolis

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, gives everyone the right to access information about government and the official acts of public employees. This includes busted mugshots and arrest records held by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The law states that all records not excepted from disclosure must be made available for inspection and copying.

The Indianapolis public records request portal handles all APRA requests for both the city and county. The Access to Public Records Act covers all public records of a city or county agency. That means writings, reports, maps, tape recordings, and photographs are all included. If you make a verbal or in-person request, the office must respond within 24 hours. Written requests get a 7-day window. Copies cost just 4 cents per page in Marion County. The Public Access Counselor can be reached at 317-327-4055 if you have trouble getting records.

Under IC 5-14-3-4, some records may be kept confidential at the agency's discretion. But basic arrest information, including booking photos, is generally considered public. If your request gets denied, the Public Access Counselor is the person to call.

The public records request page shown above lets you submit formal requests for documents from Indianapolis and Marion County agencies.

Court Records and Statewide Busted Mugshots Tools

Court records tied to Indianapolis arrests are searchable through MyCase Indiana. This free tool covers all Indiana courts. You can look up a case by name or case number to see filings, hearing dates, and case status. It works for criminal and civil cases that go through Marion County courts.

The Indiana State Police runs Criminal History Services out of the government center in Indianapolis. A Limited Criminal History search costs $15 and shows felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests in Indiana. The search is based on name, date of birth, race, and gender. Results come back as a PDF that expires after 14 days. Keep in mind that this report does not include criminal history from other states.

For state prison inmates, the IDOC offender locator covers people held in Indiana Department of Correction facilities. This is separate from the county jail lookup. Victims of crime in Indianapolis can register with VINE for custody status updates. Call 866-959-VINE to sign up for phone and email alerts when an offender is released or transferred.

Note: Court records and jail booking records are separate systems, so check both if you need the full picture on an Indianapolis arrest.

Nearby Indiana Cities

Indianapolis sits at the center of a metro area that includes several other cities. If the person you are looking for was arrested near the city border, they may have been booked in a different county. Check these nearby cities for busted mugshots as well.