Boone County Felony Records
Boone County felony records are maintained by the Boone County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit and Superior Courts in Lebanon, the county seat. You can search Boone County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal, look up inmates through the Sheriff's website, or submit a public records request through the county's NextRequest portal. Boone County sits directly north of Marion County and is one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana, which means its courts and Sheriff's Office handle an increasing volume of felony case filings each year.
Boone County Felony Records Quick Facts
Boone County Sheriff Felony Records
The Boone County Sheriff's Office at 1905 Indianapolis Ave. in Lebanon, Indiana 46052 handles arrest records, criminal history, and inmate management for the county. You can call the office at (765) 482-1412. The Sheriff's website is at boonecountyindianasheriff.com and has links to several key services including public records requests, inmate lookup, sex offender registry, and warrant information. The office is committed to providing safe and professional law enforcement services across Boone County.
One of the better features of Boone County's public records system is its NextRequest portal. You can submit public records requests online at boonecountyin-sheriff.nextrequest.com. This system lets you track the status of your request after submitting it, which is more transparent than submitting requests by mail or email with no tracking. The portal handles a variety of records types including incident reports, jail records, and other documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For current inmate information at the Boone County Corrections facility, use the JailTracker link on the Sheriff's website at boonecountyindianasheriff.com/divisions/county-corrections/corrections-inmatelookup. This searchable roster shows people currently held at the county facility. The Boone County Sheriff's Office also manages the local sex offender registry, which is listed among the services available on their website.
Note: Office hours for the Boone County Sheriff's public records department are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NextRequest submissions can be made anytime online.
Boone County Recorder and Court Records
Recorder Debbie Ottinger manages the Boone County Recorder's Office at the Boone County Courthouse, 202 Courthouse Square in Lebanon, Indiana 46052. You can reach the Recorder's Office at 765-482-3070. The online records search is available at boonecounty.in.gov/offices/recorder/records-lookup. This system, run in partnership with Doxpop, includes a document index going back to January 1988 for deeds and January 1989 for other document types. While the Recorder focuses on real property documents, not criminal case records, the office is part of the county's broader public records infrastructure.
For Boone County felony court records, the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best free resource. You can search by name or case number to find felony cases filed in Boone County's courts. Results show charges, court dates, docket entries, and case status. The Boone County government site at boonecounty.in.gov links to court information, county offices, and other public resources. This is a good starting point if you are unsure which office has the record you need.
The screenshot below is from the Boone County Sheriff's website, which is the primary source for arrest records and public records requests in the county.
The Boone County Sheriff's site provides access to the NextRequest portal, inmate lookup, sex offender registry, and department contact details.
Boone County Felony Case Process
Felony cases in Boone County begin with an arrest by the Sheriff's Office or local police departments in cities across the county. The Boone County Prosecutor's Office then decides whether to file formal felony charges. Once filed, the case goes to the Circuit or Superior Court in Lebanon, and all documents from first appearance through sentencing become part of the public felony record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, basic arrest data, daily logs, and case information are open public records that anyone can access without giving a reason.
The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts provides information on Indiana's court system. For a complete statewide criminal history that includes Boone County and all other Indiana counties, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The fee is $15.70 per search paid online. Results cover felony and qualifying misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana counties going back several decades.
IDOC Records and Expungement in Boone County
Boone County felony convictions leading to state prison sentences are managed through the Indiana Department of Correction. Search for IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov for free. Victims can register for custody alerts at Indiana SAVIN, which covers both county jail and IDOC facilities. Under IC 35-38-9, qualifying Boone County residents can petition the court to seal certain felony records. Filing fees are waived by state law. Waiting periods range from one year for non-conviction cases to ten years for serious felony convictions. Contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for more guidance.
Cities in Boone County
Lebanon is the county seat and the largest city in Boone County. No cities in Boone County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All Boone County felony cases are filed and heard at the courts in Lebanon.