Howard County Inmate Booking Search

Howard County 24 hour booking records are available online through the Howard County Sheriff's Office in Kokomo, Indiana. The department uses a JailTracker system that lets you search current inmates by name and review recent bookings at no cost. Howard County is one of the participating counties with a robust online search tool, making it easier to find up-to-date booking data quickly. This page covers how to use the system, what to expect, and what other resources are available.

Howard County 24 Hour Booking via JailTracker

The Howard County Sheriff's Office runs its inmate search through JailTracker, a jail management system used by many Indiana counties. You can access it at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/inmateSearch. The system shows people currently booked at the Howard County Jail, including their charges, booking date, and bail status. Search by last name, first name, or both to locate a specific person. The search is free and does not require an account.

The Howard County Jail is at 1800 West Markland Avenue in Kokomo. For phone inquiries about a booking, call the jail line at 765-456-2026. The main sheriff's line at 765-457-1105 handles general inquiries. Staff can confirm inmate status and provide current bond information for people in custody.

The Howard County Sheriff's Office homepage is the starting point for finding jail and booking resources. The screenshot below shows the main department website.

The homepage links to the inmate search tool and other services offered by the Howard County Sheriff's Office.

The JailTracker inmate search interface used for Howard County 24 hour booking lookups is shown below.

Enter a name in the search fields to pull up current Howard County jail booking records from the JailTracker system.

Booking Process in Howard County

Howard County is home to Kokomo, which is the county seat and the only city in the county that qualifies for its own page on this site. Kokomo is the largest city in Howard County and sees a significant share of the county's law enforcement activity. Arrests made by the Kokomo Police Department, Howard County Sheriff's Office, and Indiana State Police troopers all result in bookings at the Howard County Jail.

Booking at the Howard County Jail follows the standard Indiana process. The arrested person is transported to the jail, where staff record their name, date of birth, and the charges. Photos and fingerprints are taken. The completed record is entered into the JailTracker system and becomes visible in the online search within a short time. Indiana law treats most adult booking records as public documents.

Bond may be set immediately for minor charges under a preset schedule, or at a judge's initial hearing for more serious offenses. Hearings happen within 48 hours of arrest when a preset bond does not apply. The jail can provide current bond information by phone. Paying bond does not erase the booking record but does result in the person's release from custody.

Note: The JailTracker system shows only current inmates. People who have been released will likely no longer appear in the online search. Contact the jail for records of past bookings.

Statewide Resources for Howard County Booking Records

Indiana's VINE service at VINELink.com is available for Howard County. VINE provides custody status checks and free alert registration. When an inmate's status changes, VINE sends a notification to any registered users who selected that person. Alerts can go to a phone, email address, or both. The VINE line at 1-866-959-VINE also connects to a live operator for real-time status checks.

The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator is a separate tool for searching people who have been sentenced to state prison. If someone from Howard County was convicted and transferred to state custody, the IDOC locator is the correct search. It is distinct from the county jail JailTracker system and covers all IDOC facilities in Indiana.

For court records, Indiana MyCase covers Howard County Circuit and Superior courts. MyCase shows filed charges, scheduled hearings, attorney assignments, and case outcomes. It is free and publicly accessible. If you are tracking a case from booking through the courts, MyCase is the tool to use alongside the jail roster.

Accessing Howard County Records Under APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking logs and arrest records from the Howard County Sheriff's Office. In-person requests are handled the same day when possible. Written requests sent by mail or email must receive a response within seven business days. Copy fees are capped at $0.10 per page, and agencies cannot charge you for the time spent pulling records.

If the sheriff's office denies your request or does not respond within the legal timeframe, file a complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac. The PAC reviews disputes over public records access and can issue advisory opinions that compel agencies to provide records they improperly withheld. Using the PAC is free.

Standard adult 24 hour booking records in Howard County are public. Exceptions exist for records tied to active investigations and for juvenile cases. Most requests for basic booking information are fulfilled without issue.

Cities in Howard County

Kokomo is the county seat and the largest city in Howard County. It is the only city in Howard County that meets the threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Other towns in Howard County include Russiaville and Greentown, which do not have dedicated pages on this site.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Howard County sits in north-central Indiana and borders several other counties. Check these pages for booking records in neighboring areas.