Hancock County Booking Releases Database
Hancock County booking releases are created each time someone is arrested and processed at the Hancock County Jail in Greenfield. Sheriff Brad Burkhart and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office maintain these public records and participate in the Indiana County Jail Portal. This page explains how to search Hancock County booking releases, what the jail records include, and how to connect with the sheriff's office directly.
Hancock County Quick Facts
Hancock County Jail Information and Booking Records
The Hancock County Jail is located at 398 Malcolm Grass Way in Greenfield. It handles bookings for all arrests made in Hancock County, including those by the sheriff's office and local police departments. Each booking record created at this facility becomes a public document under Indiana law. The record captures the person's name, charges, arresting agency, and the date and time they were processed into custody.
The county government website provides details about jail services including visitation rules, inmate mail procedures, and commissary access. The jail operates a video visitation system, and visits require 24 hours advance notice. You can schedule video visits by calling (866) 340-7879. Commissary services are available through jailatm.com for those wanting to add funds to an inmate account.
Mail sent to inmates at the facility should be addressed to the inmate's full name, Hancock County Jail, 398 Malcolm Grass Way, Greenfield, IN 46140. There is also a $5 bond fee applied to criminal cases processed at the jail.
The jail information page at hancockin.gov covers visitation hours, inmate mail, and services available at the Hancock County Jail.
This page is the best starting point for anyone who needs to contact a person held at Hancock County Jail or find out about jail policies.
Hancock County Sheriff's Office Contact
Sheriff Brad Burkhart leads the Hancock County Sheriff's Office at 398 Malcolm Grass Way in Greenfield. The main phone is 317.477.1147. The office handles all law enforcement operations across the county and manages booking records at the Hancock County Jail. Hancock County is NIBRS compliant, reporting crime data to the national standard. Staff can help with records requests and general questions about current bookings.
| Sheriff | Brad Burkhart |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 Malcolm Grass Way, Greenfield, IN |
| Phone | 317.477.1147 |
| Jail | Hancock County Jail |
| NIBRS | Compliant |
The Hancock County government website connects residents to sheriff contacts, court information, and other county departments. It is the official source for county records and services in Greenfield and across the county.
Visit hancockin.gov for access to all Hancock County departments and public records resources.
The county site is a useful entry point when you need contact details for the sheriff's office or want to submit a formal records request for Hancock County booking releases.
How to Find Booking Releases in Hancock County
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the primary online tool for searching Hancock County booking releases. The portal is free and open to anyone. Enter the person's name and filter results to Hancock County to see current jail bookings. Results show charges, booking date, and basic inmate information.
If the person you are looking for has been transferred to state prison, use the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This covers all Indiana Department of Correction facilities and supervised release programs statewide. It is a separate system from the county jail and does not include people held locally at Hancock County Jail.
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov offers notification alerts for Hancock County inmates. Register with a name and you will be notified if the person is released, transferred, or has a status change at the county or state level.
Court records tied to Hancock County arrests are available through public.courts.in.gov. Search by name or case number to find criminal case records, hearing dates, and dispositions for anyone arrested in Hancock County.
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov includes Hancock County among its participating jails.
The state portal is a reliable, no-cost tool for checking current Hancock County booking releases and comparing records across Indiana counties.
Public Records Law and Hancock County Bookings
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives the public the right to request and view Hancock County booking releases. The law is codified at IC 5-14-3. It applies to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and all county law enforcement agencies. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The agency must respond within a reasonable time and can only charge for actual reproduction costs.
The specific provision at IC 5-14-3-3 identifies booking records as public law enforcement records. Adult arrest and booking records are accessible to any member of the public. Some exceptions apply for juvenile records, victim information, and details from open investigations. For standard adult bookings at Hancock County Jail, access is generally straightforward under Indiana law.
Cities in Hancock County
Hancock County's largest city is Greenfield, which serves as the county seat. No city in Hancock County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated booking releases page. All arrests made in Greenfield, McCordsville, New Palestine, and other communities in the county are processed at the Hancock County Jail.
Nearby Counties
Hancock County is located east of Indianapolis and shares borders with several central Indiana counties. Use these links to search booking releases in neighboring areas.