Hendricks County Booking Releases
Hendricks County booking releases are public records produced whenever someone is arrested and booked into the Hendricks County Jail in Danville. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Jack Sadler, manages these records and participates in the Indiana County Jail Portal. This page explains how to access Hendricks County booking releases online, what information the records contain, and how to reach the sheriff's office for additional help.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Jail and Booking Records
The Hendricks County Jail in Danville processes bookings for all agencies operating in the county. Arrests made by the sheriff's office, the Plainfield Police Department, the Brownsburg Police Department, and other local agencies all route through the county jail system. Each booking creates a public record with the person's name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency. These records are available to the public under Indiana law.
Hendricks County sits just west of Indianapolis and is one of Indiana's more populous suburban counties. The county has seen steady growth in recent years, which has increased the volume of law enforcement activity and corresponding booking records. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office participates in the Indiana County Jail Portal, making current booking data accessible statewide.
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov shows current Hendricks County booking releases and is open to the public at no charge.
Hendricks County participates in the statewide jail portal system, allowing name-based searches for current bookings at the Hendricks County Jail.
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office Contact
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office mailing address is P.O. Box 87, Danville, IN. Sheriff Jack Sadler leads the department. The main office phone is 317.745.6269. The office manages all booking records for the county jail and handles public records requests for older booking data. Hendricks County is NIBRS compliant, reporting crime statistics under the national standard.
| Sheriff | Jack Sadler |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 87, Danville, IN |
| Phone | 317.745.6269 |
| Jail | Hendricks County Jail |
| NIBRS | Compliant |
For records that are not available online, contact the sheriff's office directly in writing or by phone. Staff can guide you through the formal records request process under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.
Searching Booking Releases in Hendricks County
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the main online search tool for Hendricks County booking releases. The search is free and does not require registration. Enter the name of the person you are looking for and check the results for Hendricks County. Current bookings include charge information and booking date.
For people who have moved from the county jail to state prison, check the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This database covers all Indiana Department of Correction facilities and community supervision programs. It is entirely separate from the county jail system.
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides custody alert notifications for people held at Hendricks County Jail or state facilities. Register a name and receive alerts for releases, transfers, or other status changes.
Criminal court records for Hendricks County cases are searchable at public.courts.in.gov. This tool covers court filings and case history for all Indiana counties including Hendricks. Search by name or case number to find records tied to a booking at Hendricks County Jail.
Indiana Law and Access to Hendricks County Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3, covers all public agencies in the state including the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office. Under this law, anyone can request booking releases without providing a reason. The agency can only charge for the actual cost of reproducing the records, not for the time spent searching.
The provision at IC 5-14-3-3 specifically identifies booking records among the law enforcement records that must be made public. Adult booking records in Hendricks County are public. Some information, such as juvenile records and details from open investigations, may be withheld, but standard adult arrest and booking records are accessible to anyone who asks.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County includes Plainfield and Brownsburg, both of which have populations that qualify for dedicated booking releases pages. Arrests made in these cities and other communities in Hendricks County are processed at the Hendricks County Jail in Danville.
Nearby Counties
Hendricks County is west of Indianapolis and borders several counties in central Indiana. Search booking releases in neighboring areas using these links.