White County Felony Records
White County felony records are maintained by the White County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit and Superior Courts in Monticello, the county seat. You can search White County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase portal or contact the Sheriff's Office directly for arrest records and criminal history. Sheriff Bill Brooks leads the agency that handles law enforcement and records across White County. Monticello is where all White County felony case filings are processed and stored.
White County Felony Records Quick Facts
White County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Bill Brooks leads the White County Sheriff's Office at 915 Hanawalt Street in Monticello, Indiana 47960. You can reach the office at 574-583-2251 for both administrative and jail inquiries. The Sheriff's website is at in.gov/counties/white/departments/sheriff. The jail website is at wcsheriff-in.us. Chief Deputy David Roth supports Sheriff Brooks in running the department and its divisions.
The White County Sheriff's Office has a well-organized staff structure with dedicated people in key roles. Marla Gregory serves as the Office Manager in Administration. April Page and Miranda Peck handle Civil Process. Katie Sherrick is the Records Manager, meaning she is the key contact for records requests at the Sheriff's Office. For records questions or requests, Katie Sherrick is your point of contact. Shirley Loges serves as the Asst. Jail Commander in the Corrections division, and Terri Brooks is the 911 Director for White County dispatch. Having a named Records Manager is useful because you know exactly who to contact when you need criminal records from the White County Sheriff.
White County Jail houses both state prisoners and pre-trial detainees. The majority of inmates at any given time are pre-trial, meaning they have been charged but not yet convicted. Pre-trial detainees retain their constitutional rights, and the jail has published rules, regulations, policies, and procedures available to inmates and their families. For records related to the jail, contact the Corrections division or use the jail website at wcsheriff-in.us for additional information about services and procedures.
Note: Contact Records Manager Katie Sherrick at the White County Sheriff's Office for records requests. The administrative and jail line is 574-583-2251.
Search White County Felony Cases Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free tool for searching White County court records, including felony cases. Search by last name and first initial for best results. You can view charges, court dates, docket entries, and case status for White County felony cases filed in the Circuit or Superior Court in Monticello. The system pulls from Odyssey, Indiana's court case management platform, and is generally kept current.
The White County government website at whitecounty.in.gov links to county departments and offices including the court system. If you are unsure which office holds the record you need, the county website is a good starting point for finding the right contact. The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts provides general information about Indiana's court structure and how public records are managed in counties across the state.
For a statewide criminal history covering White County and all other Indiana counties, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. The fee is $15.70 per search. This covers felony arrests and qualifying misdemeanor arrests from all Indiana counties in a single report. You can also check the Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov, which includes White County and several other Indiana counties in its inmate search.
The screenshot below is from the White County Sheriff's Office website, the primary source for arrest records and criminal history in the county.
The White County Sheriff's Office page provides contact details, staff directory, and information about jail policies and records requests for the county.
White County Sheriff Additional Services
The White County Sheriff's Office offers online handgun licensing for residents in the county. This is handled through the Indiana State Police system and is linked from the Sheriff's website. The Sheriff also participates in Project ChildSafe, providing free gun locks to White County residents who live in unincorporated areas of the county. If you need a gun lock, contact the Sheriff's Office to find out how to get one. These services are part of the broader public safety mission of the White County Sheriff beyond just criminal records and arrests.
For criminal records purposes, the White County Sheriff handles arrest records, jail records, and criminal history for incidents that occurred within White County. Felony cases from any part of the county, whether in Monticello or in the unincorporated areas, are processed through the same court system and filed at the courthouse in Monticello. Under IC 5-14-3-5, basic arrest records and case data from White County are public records that anyone can request without providing a reason.
IDOC Records and Expungement in White County
White County felony convictions leading to state prison sentences are served through the Indiana Department of Correction. You can search for IDOC inmates at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov at no cost. The tool shows current facility, sentence details, and projected release date. Victims of White County felony crimes can sign up for free custody alerts through Indiana SAVIN.
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 lets qualifying White County residents petition the Circuit Court to seal certain felony records. Filing fees are waived by state law. Waiting periods range from one year for non-conviction arrests to eight years for less serious felony convictions and ten years for more serious ones. Prosecutor consent is required for serious felony cases. All fines and court costs must be paid before the petition is filed. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can help you understand whether your White County record qualifies for expungement.
Cities in White County
Monticello is the county seat and the largest city in White County. No cities in White County meet the population threshold for a dedicated felony records page. All White County felony cases are filed and heard at the Circuit and Superior Courts in Monticello.