Search Hendricks County 24 Hour Booking

Hendricks County 24 hour booking records are accessible through Indiana's statewide County Jail Public Portal, which covers the Hendricks County Jail in Danville. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office participates in this portal, giving the public a free way to search current inmate data without going through the county website directly. This page covers how to use that portal, what other resources are available, and how to contact the sheriff when you need information not shown online.

Hendricks County 24 Hour Booking Portal

Hendricks County participates in Indiana's County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov. This is the primary online tool for searching Hendricks County 24 hour booking records. The portal pulls data directly from participating county jails and updates it regularly. To find Hendricks County inmates, visit the portal and filter by county. You can search by name or browse the full current roster.

The Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Office are at 925 East Main Street in Danville. For phone inquiries, call (317) 745-6269 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status, provide bond information, and give other details about a booking that may not be visible in the online portal. The jail processes bookings from the Sheriff's Office, Danville Police, Avon Police, Plainfield Police, Brownsburg Police, and Indiana State Police troopers working in the county.

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal is the recommended search tool for Hendricks County 24 hour booking records. The screenshot below shows what the statewide portal looks like.

Select Hendricks County from the county dropdown on the portal page to view only records from the Hendricks County Jail.

Note: The portal reflects current inmates. For past booking records, contact the sheriff's office directly or submit a formal APRA request.

Arrest and Booking in Hendricks County

Hendricks County sits west of Indianapolis and has seen strong growth over the past decade. Communities like Avon, Plainfield, and Brownsburg have grown considerably, which has increased the volume of law enforcement activity in the county. All arrests resulting in detention are processed through the Hendricks County Jail in Danville, regardless of which town or agency made the arrest.

The booking process in Hendricks County follows the standard Indiana procedure: the arrested person is transported to the jail, staff record charges and personal information, fingerprints and photos are taken, and the record is entered into the jail management system. Bond may be set immediately under a preset schedule for minor offenses, or at a judge's hearing for more serious charges.

Court records for Hendricks County cases, including charge details and hearing dates, can be found on Indiana MyCase. This free portal covers Hendricks County Circuit and Superior courts and is the right tool to use once a case moves beyond the initial booking phase. It is separate from the jail roster but works well alongside it.

Statewide Resources for Hendricks County Bookings

Indiana's VINE notification service covers Hendricks County through VINELink.com. VINE lets you check an inmate's custody status and sign up to receive alerts when that status changes. Alerts go out by phone, email, or text, and the service runs around the clock at no cost. The VINE phone line at 1-866-959-VINE connects you to a live operator if you prefer to speak with someone.

The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers people who are in state prison, not county jail. If someone from Hendricks County was convicted and transferred to a state facility, the IDOC locator is the correct search tool. County jail records and state prison records are separate systems and are not interchangeable.

The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac is your resource if you run into difficulty getting records. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking logs from the sheriff, and the PAC enforces that right when agencies do not comply. Filing a complaint with the PAC is free.

Hendricks County Sheriff's Office Details

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office website is at co.hendricks.in.us. The site includes department news, staff contacts, and links to services the office provides. While the main inmate roster directs users to the INjail portal, the department site is useful for finding the right contact person for specific records requests or for learning about services offered by the Hendricks County Jail.

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office homepage is shown below as captured from the county government website.

The homepage provides links to department services and contact details for the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office in Danville.

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association at indianasheriffs.org is a secondary resource for finding general information about Indiana county sheriffs. If you are not sure which county handled a specific arrest or need background on how Indiana sheriffs operate, the association's site is a useful reference.

Cities in Hendricks County

Hendricks County includes several large and fast-growing communities. Danville is the county seat and home to the sheriff's office. Avon, Plainfield, and Brownsburg are also significant cities within the county. None of these cities currently meet the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Hendricks County borders several counties in central and west-central Indiana. Use these links to search booking records in nearby areas.