Find Miami County Booking Releases

Miami County booking releases are public records created each time someone is arrested and processed into the Miami County Jail in Peru. Sheriff Timothy Hunter and the Miami County Sheriff's Office manage these records and participate in the Indiana County Jail Portal for online access. This page explains how to search Miami County booking releases, what information the records include, and how to connect with the sheriff's office for additional help.

Miami County Jail Booking Records

The Miami County Jail is at 1104 W. 200 N. in Peru. All arrests made in Miami County, whether by the sheriff's office, the Peru Police Department, or other local agencies, are processed at this facility. Each booking creates a public record that shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and the agency that made the arrest. Miami County is NIBRS compliant and reports crime data to the national standard.

Miami County is in north-central Indiana. Peru serves as both the county seat and the largest city. The Eel River and Mississinewa River run through the county, and the surrounding area is largely rural. The Miami County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas. Booking releases from all parts of the county are processed at the jail on W. 200 N. in Peru.

The Indiana County Jail Portal is the primary statewide online search tool for finding current Miami County booking releases. The portal is free and open to the public without registration.

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov provides free access to Miami County booking releases and current jail records through the statewide search system.

The state portal covers Miami County Jail and allows public name-based searches for current booking releases at no cost, updated regularly from jail system data.

Miami County Sheriff's Office Contact

Sheriff Timothy Hunter leads the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 1104 W. 200 N. in Peru. The main phone is 765.472.1322. The department manages all law enforcement and jail operations in Miami County. Miami County is NIBRS compliant. Staff can answer questions about current inmates, jail policies, visitation schedules, and how to request copies of booking records not in the online portal.

For records not available through the online portal, contact the Miami County Sheriff's Office in Peru. Public records requests can be submitted in person or by phone. The office will process requests under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Searching Miami County Booking Releases

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the fastest free tool for checking current Miami County booking releases. Enter a name to see who is currently held at Miami County Jail. Results show charges and booking dates. The portal is open to anyone and requires no registration or payment.

For people who have left county custody and entered state prison after a Miami County conviction, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks their location in the Indiana Department of Correction system. This is a separate tool from the county jail portal and does not include people currently held at the county level.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides free custody notification alerts for Miami County inmates and those in state facilities. Register with a name and receive alerts for releases, transfers, and custody changes at both the county and state level. This service is available to anyone at no cost.

Court records for Miami County criminal cases can be searched at public.courts.in.gov. The Indiana mycase tool covers all Indiana courts and shows criminal filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes for anyone arrested in Miami County whose case went to court.

Indiana Law and Miami County Booking Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to request Miami County booking releases from the sheriff's office. No explanation is needed. The agency must respond within a reasonable time. Fees are limited to actual copying costs only, not search time.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, adult booking records are listed as public law enforcement records in Indiana. Miami County booking releases fall under this provision. Juvenile records and active investigation materials may be withheld in some cases, but adult booking records are generally accessible to the public without restriction under Indiana law.

Other Resources for Miami County Records

Between the county jail portal, IDOC Offender Locator, SAVIN, and the Indiana courts case search, most situations involving Miami County booking releases can be addressed without visiting the courthouse. All four tools are free and maintained by government agencies at the county or state level.

If you need records that predate online systems or need a certified copy of a booking record, contact the Miami County Sheriff's Office directly. Written requests submitted under IC 5-14-3 are the formal mechanism for requesting older records or records that require a physical copy.

Cities in Miami County

Miami County's largest city is Peru, which serves as the county seat. No city in Miami County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated booking releases page. All arrests in Peru and throughout Miami County are processed at the Miami County Jail on W. 200 N.

Nearby Counties

Miami County is in north-central Indiana and borders several counties. Search booking releases in neighboring areas using these links.