The State of Indiana offers only limited searching for Criminal records. These searches are conducted by the Indiana State Police, and are typically only accessible on-line. These on-line searches cost from $15 to $17, and is paid for completely on-line by credit card.
There are also a number of on-line websites, which will allow you to conduct searches for Criminal records. Each of these websites will charge you the fees for processing the records, and an additional charge for the search. These websites are not affiliated with any Indiana State organizations.
You may do a limited inmate search here:
http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch//
You can access the federal inmate search engine by visiting the following web address: http://www.bop.gov/
If you need the search form to mail in or fax, you can find the form here: http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch//Adult%20Criminal%20History%20Check%204-2008.pdf
If you require information on the records of a sex offender, the Indiana Sheriff’s Department has an on-line search database you can use. There is a disclaimer and agreement you will need to verify that you have read before you use the database: http://www.insor.org/insasoweb/
You can also mail your request for records and payment to the address below:
Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188
Sex Offender Search:
Attn: Indiana Sex Offender Registry
302 W. Washington St.
Indiana Government Center South, E334
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2038
You may also call directly:
Phone: Department of Corrections: 317-233-2010.
Sex Offender Information: Phone: (317) 232-1232 or Fax: (317) 233-1474