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Floyd County Arrest Records

Are Arrest Records Public in Floyd County

Arrest records in Floyd County, Indiana, are generally accessible to the public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3. This statute establishes that records created and maintained by public agencies — including law enforcement — are presumed open to inspection unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Members of the public may inspect and obtain copies of arrest records maintained by the Floyd County Sheriff's Department, the New Albany Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies operating within the county.

It is important to distinguish between an arrest record and a conviction record. An arrest record documents the act of being taken into custody by law enforcement and does not indicate guilt or a criminal conviction. A conviction record, by contrast, reflects a formal finding of guilt entered by a court of law. Under Indiana law, an individual who is arrested but not convicted retains certain rights regarding the disposition of that record, including the right to petition for expungement under Indiana Code § 35-38-9. Certain arrest records involving ongoing investigations, juvenile offenders, or sealed proceedings may be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to applicable exemptions under APRA.

What's in Floyd County Arrest Records

Floyd County arrest records contain a standardized set of data fields compiled at the time of booking and maintained by the arresting agency. The following categories represent the information typically found within these records.

Arrestee Identifying Information:

Full legal name and any known aliases
Date of birth and age at time of arrest
Gender, race, and physical descriptors (height, weight, eye and hair color)
Home address at time of arrest
Social Security Number (restricted from full public disclosure in most cases)

Arrest Details:

Date, time, and location of arrest
Name and badge number of the arresting officer
Arresting agency (e.g., Floyd County Sheriff's Department, New Albany Police Department)
Incident or case number

Charge Information:

Specific criminal charges filed, including Indiana Code citation
Classification of each charge (felony, misdemeanor, infraction)
Whether charges were filed by the prosecutor's office

Warrant Information (if applicable):

Warrant number and issuing court
Date warrant was issued
Jurisdiction of the warrant

Booking Information:

Booking number assigned by the jail
Date and time of booking
Facility where the individual was booked (Floyd County Jail)
Booking photograph (mugshot)
Fingerprint records

Bond/Bail Information:

Bond type (cash, surety, personal recognizance)
Bond amount set by the court
Bond conditions, if any
Name of bonding company, if applicable

Court Information:

Assigned court and cause number
Scheduled hearing or arraignment date
Presiding judge

Custody Status:

Current custody status (held, released, transferred)
Release date and method of release

Additional Information May Include:

Narrative arrest report prepared by the arresting officer
Vehicle information if relevant to the arrest
Co-defendant information
Prior arrest history referenced in the booking record

How To Look Up Arrest Records in Floyd County in 2026

Members of the public seeking arrest records in Floyd County may submit requests through several official channels. The process is governed by Indiana Code § 5-14-3-3, which requires public agencies to respond to records requests within a reasonable time and to provide access to non-exempt public records upon request.

Visit the Floyd County Sheriff's Department in person. The Records Division accepts walk-in requests during regular business hours. Requestors should bring a valid government-issued photo identification and be prepared to complete a written public records request form.
Submit a written request by mail or email. Written requests should identify the subject of the record, the approximate date of arrest, and the requestor's contact information. Agencies are not required to create new records in response to a request but must provide access to existing documents.
Contact the Floyd County Clerk of Courts. Court-related arrest and charging documents are maintained by the Clerk's office and are accessible to the public through the court's case management system.
Use the Indiana State Police criminal history portal. The Indiana State Police Criminal History Services portal provides access to statewide criminal history data, including arrest and conviction records compiled from agencies across Indiana.
Pay applicable fees. Agencies may charge a reasonable fee for copying records. Fees are established by each agency in accordance with APRA guidelines.

Floyd County Sheriff's Department 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-5400 Floyd County Sheriff's Department

Floyd County Clerk of Courts 311 Hauss Square, Suite 203, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-5415 Floyd County Clerk of Courts

How To Find Floyd County Arrest Records Online

Several official online platforms currently provide access to Floyd County arrest and criminal history records without requiring an in-person visit.

Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search portal allows members of the public to search for felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. Users may search by name and date of birth. A nominal fee applies for each search conducted through this system.
Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Locator. Individuals currently incarcerated in a state correctional facility may be located through the Indiana Incarcerated Database Search, which is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and updated regularly.
mycase.in.gov. The Indiana Courts' public case management portal allows users to search for court cases by name, cause number, or attorney. Arrest-related charging documents and case dispositions are accessible through this system at no cost.
Floyd County Sheriff's Department website. The Sheriff's Department may publish recent arrest logs or booking information on its official website. Members of the public are encouraged to check the department's online resources for current inmate and booking data.

How To Search Floyd County Arrest Records for Free?

Several no-cost options are available to members of the public seeking Floyd County arrest records without incurring fees.

mycase.in.gov provides free public access to Indiana court case records, including criminal cases originating from Floyd County arrests. Users may search by defendant name and review charging documents, hearing dates, and case dispositions at no charge.
The Indiana Incarcerated Database Search is a free tool maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction that allows users to locate individuals currently held in state correctional facilities.
The IDOC Incarcerated Locator provides additional offender location and records request information at no cost through the department's official website.
In-person inspection at the Floyd County Sheriff's Department or Clerk of Courts. Under APRA, members of the public have the right to inspect public records in person at no charge. Fees apply only when copies are requested.
Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search offers a free self-search option for individuals seeking their own criminal history record, allowing individuals to review and, if necessary, challenge the accuracy of their own record.

How To Delete Arrest Records in Floyd County

Indiana law provides two primary legal mechanisms for removing or restricting public access to arrest records: expungement and sealing. These are distinct legal remedies with different effects and eligibility requirements.

Expungement results in the permanent erasure of an arrest or conviction record from public access. Under Indiana Code § 35-38-9, eligible individuals may petition the court to expunge records of arrests that did not result in conviction, convictions for certain misdemeanors, and, under specific circumstances, certain felony convictions. Once expunged, the record is no longer accessible to the general public, and the individual may legally state that the arrest or conviction did not occur in most contexts.

Sealing restricts public access to a record without permanently destroying it. Sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement and certain government agencies but are not available to the general public or most employers.

Eligibility for expungement in Floyd County depends on several factors:

For arrests that did not result in conviction: a petition may be filed one year after the date of arrest, provided no charges were filed or all charges were dismissed.
For misdemeanor convictions: a waiting period of five years from the date of conviction generally applies.
For certain felony convictions: waiting periods of eight to ten years apply, depending on the classification of the offense.
Certain offenses, including sex offenses and crimes resulting in serious bodily injury, are not eligible for expungement.

To initiate the expungement process, the petitioner must file a verified petition in the Floyd County Circuit or Superior Court in the county where the arrest or conviction occurred. The petition must include the petitioner's identifying information, the case number, and a statement of eligibility. The court will schedule a hearing, and the prosecuting attorney may object to the petition.

Floyd County Circuit Court 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-5411 Floyd County Courts

What Happens After Arrest in Floyd County?

The criminal justice process in Floyd County follows a structured sequence of events from the point of arrest through final case disposition.

Arrest and booking. Following an arrest, the individual is transported to the Floyd County Jail, where booking procedures are completed. Booking includes fingerprinting, photographing, and recording of personal and charge information.
Initial hearing. Within a short period following booking, the arrested individual appears before a judge for an initial hearing. At this stage, the court advises the defendant of the charges, determines eligibility for release, and sets bond conditions.
Prosecutorial review. The Floyd County Prosecutor's Office reviews the arrest report and evidence to determine whether formal charges will be filed. The prosecutor may file charges, decline to prosecute, or refer the matter for further investigation.
Arraignment. If charges are filed, the defendant is arraigned and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
Pre-trial proceedings. The case proceeds through discovery, pre-trial motions, and, if applicable, plea negotiations.
Trial or plea disposition. The case is resolved either through a jury or bench trial, a negotiated guilty plea, or dismissal of charges.
Sentencing. If the defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty, the court imposes a sentence in accordance with Indiana sentencing guidelines.

How Long Are Arrest Records Kept in Floyd County?

Arrest records in Floyd County are subject to retention schedules established under Indiana law and administered by individual agencies. The Indiana Commission on Public Records sets minimum retention periods for law enforcement records pursuant to state administrative rules.

Arrest records for cases resulting in conviction are generally retained permanently or for extended periods, as conviction records form part of the official criminal history maintained by the Indiana State Police.
Arrest records for cases not resulting in conviction may be retained for a minimum period established by the agency's approved retention schedule, typically ranging from three to seven years, unless the record is expunged by court order.
Booking records and jail logs maintained by the Floyd County Sheriff's Department are subject to the agency's internal retention schedule, which must comply with state minimum standards.
Court records associated with criminal cases are retained in accordance with the Indiana Supreme Court's records retention rules, which generally require permanent retention of felony case files and extended retention of misdemeanor files.

Different agencies within Floyd County — including the Sheriff's Department, the Prosecutor's Office, and the courts — maintain separate record sets and apply their own retention schedules in accordance with state requirements. Records retention serves the dual purpose of preserving evidence for ongoing legal proceedings and maintaining accountability within the criminal justice system.

How to Find Mugshots in Floyd County

What Mugshots Are A mugshot is a standardized booking photograph taken by law enforcement at the time an individual is processed into custody. Mugshots are taken from the front and in profile and are maintained as part of the official booking record.

Where Mugshots Are Maintained Mugshots taken in Floyd County are maintained by the Floyd County Sheriff's Department as part of the booking record for each individual processed at the Floyd County Jail. The Indiana State Police also maintains booking photographs as part of the statewide criminal history database.

Finding Mugshots Members of the public may request copies of booking photographs through a formal public records request submitted to the Floyd County Sheriff's Department. Requests should identify the subject by full name and approximate date of arrest.

Can They Be Found Online The Floyd County Sheriff's Department may publish recent booking photographs on its official website or through a jail roster portal. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Search may include booking photographs as part of a criminal history record in certain cases. Third-party websites that aggregate mugshot data are not official sources and may not reflect current or accurate information.

Obtaining Mugshots Officially Official copies of booking photographs may be obtained by submitting a written public records request to the Floyd County Sheriff's Department Records Division. A fee for reproduction may apply.

Restrictions on Mugshot Access Booking photographs associated with records that have been expunged are no longer subject to public disclosure. Juvenile booking photographs are restricted from public access under Indiana law. Photographs related to ongoing investigations may also be withheld pursuant to APRA exemptions.