Martin County Booking Releases Search

Martin County booking releases are public records created each time someone is arrested and processed into the Martin County Jail in Shoals. Sheriff Josh Greene and the Martin County Sheriff's Office manage these records and participate in the Indiana County Jail Portal for online access. This page explains how to find Martin County booking releases, what the records include, and how to contact the sheriff's office when you need records not available through online tools.

Martin County Jail Booking Records

The Martin County Sheriff's Office mailing address is P.O. Box 180 in Shoals. The county jail processes bookings for all arrests made in Martin County, including those by the sheriff's deputies and any other agencies operating in the area. Each booking creates a public record with the person's name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency. Martin County is NIBRS compliant and reports crime data under the national standard.

Martin County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population, located in the south-central part of the state. Shoals serves as the county seat and is the main community in the county. The Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, a large federal military installation, is also in Martin County, which can occasionally affect local law enforcement activity. All civilian arrests in the county are processed through the county jail system.

The Martin County Sheriff's Department website provides department contact information and public resources for those seeking help with law enforcement matters in the county.

The Martin County Sheriff's Department page covers department services, staff contacts, and public information for law enforcement in Martin County.

The sheriff's department page is a direct contact point for Martin County booking releases and for submitting public records requests for the sheriff's office in Shoals.

Martin County Sheriff's Office Contact

Sheriff Josh Greene leads the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 180, Shoals, IN. The office phone is 812.247.3726. The department handles all law enforcement and jail operations in Martin County. Martin County is NIBRS compliant. Staff can assist with questions about current inmates, visitation, and records requests for booking releases.

Because Martin County is a smaller county, some records may be easier to obtain by calling the sheriff's office directly rather than waiting for online portal updates. Staff are generally accessible by phone and can tell you whether a specific person is in custody or provide guidance on submitting a written records request.

How to Search Martin County Booking Releases

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the primary free tool for finding current Martin County booking releases. The search is free and open to anyone. Enter a name and check results for Martin County Jail. Results show charges and booking dates pulled from the jail's system. Given Martin County's smaller size, the jail roster is typically shorter than in larger counties.

For people who have been convicted in Martin County and sent to state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers all Indiana Department of Correction facilities statewide. This is a separate database from the county jail portal. If a name is not showing in the county portal, checking the IDOC system is the logical next step.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides free custody notification alerts for Martin County inmates. Register a name and receive alerts when a person is released, transferred, or has a custody change. The service is free and covers both county jails and state facilities across Indiana.

Court records for Martin County criminal cases are searchable at public.courts.in.gov. Use the Indiana mycase system to find criminal case filings, hearing dates, and outcomes for anyone arrested in Martin County whose case went to court.

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov covers Martin County Jail and provides the public with free access to current booking releases.

The state portal is updated from jail booking data and is one of the most reliable free tools for checking current Martin County booking releases from anywhere with internet access.

Indiana Public Records Law and Martin County Bookings

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 requires the Martin County Sheriff's Office to make booking records available on request. Any person can request these records without giving a reason. The agency can charge only for the actual cost of copying the records, not for the time spent searching.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, adult booking records are listed as public law enforcement records in Indiana. Martin County booking releases fall under this provision and are accessible to any member of the public. Juvenile records and active investigation materials may be withheld in limited circumstances, but adult booking records are generally open.

Cities in Martin County

Martin County's largest community is Shoals, the county seat. No city in Martin County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated booking releases page. All arrests in Shoals, Loogootee, and other Martin County communities are processed at the Martin County Jail.

Nearby Counties

Martin County is in south-central Indiana and borders several counties. Use these links to search booking releases in neighboring areas.