Search Dearborn County 72 Hour Booking

Dearborn County 72 hour booking records are maintained by Sheriff Shane J. McHenry's office at 301 W. High Street in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search portal at dearborncountysheriff.org, making it one of the more accessible county jail databases in southeastern Indiana. Anyone booked at the Dearborn County Jail appears in that system. This page explains how to use the online search, what data the records contain, what Indiana law says about access, and what other tools are available for broader searches.

Dearborn County Inmate Search Online

The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office runs a dedicated inmate search at dearborncountysheriff.org/inmateSearch. This tool shows people currently held at the Dearborn County Jail. You can search by name. The results include the person's name, booking date, listed charges, and related case information. The portal is free to use and accessible any time of day.

The screenshot below shows the Dearborn County Sheriff's inmate search portal at dearborncountysheriff.org.

The inmate search is the fastest way to check booking status for anyone held at the Dearborn County Jail without calling the office.

You can also reach the sheriff's office by phone at 812-537-3431. The main office is at 301 W. High St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Sheriff McHenry leads the department. Staff can confirm custody status and provide additional booking details over the phone if the online search doesn't return the information you need.

Dearborn County Jail Details

The Dearborn County Jail is located at the same address as the sheriff's office: 301 W. High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. All arrests made in Dearborn County, including by local police departments in Lawrenceburg, Aurora, and other municipalities, are processed and booked here. Once booked, the person's record appears in the online inmate search database.

Video visitation is available at the Dearborn County Jail. Families and attorneys can connect with inmates remotely through the jail's video system. This reduces the need for in-person visits while still allowing meaningful contact. Details on scheduling video visits are available through the sheriff's office website at dearborncountysheriff.org.

The screenshot below shows the main Dearborn County Sheriff's Office website where jail services and booking information are posted.

The sheriff's website is the central source for Dearborn County jail policies, visitation schedules, and how to access booking records.

Indiana Law and Dearborn County Booking Records

Dearborn County booking records are public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. This law gives any person the right to inspect records held by state and local government agencies. The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office is subject to this law. You don't need to give a reason for your request, and you don't need to hire an attorney to get access.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff is required to take photographs, fingerprints, and identifying information from anyone arrested in the county. This is the process that creates a booking record. The record is created at the time of arrest, and it remains part of the public file regardless of what happens later in court. A case that is dismissed or results in an acquittal does not erase the original booking record.

The sheriff's authority to operate the county jail and maintain all detention records is grounded in IC 11-8-2-5. All persons listed in Dearborn County booking records are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

County Government and Additional Resources

Dearborn County government information is available at dearborncounty.org. This site lists county departments, elected officials, and services across Dearborn County. The county is served by the Dearborn Circuit Court and Dearborn Superior Courts. Criminal cases that start with a jail booking will move to one of these courts if charges are formally filed.

The screenshot below shows the Dearborn County government website, which provides access to county offices and records information.

The county government site is a useful complement to the sheriff's website when you need information about court filings or other county services.

Indiana court records tied to a Dearborn County arrest can be found through Indiana MyCase. MyCase is the state judiciary's public search tool. Search by name to find cases, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes across all 92 Indiana counties. It is free and does not require registration. If someone was later transferred to state custody after sentencing, the IDOC Offender Locator can help you find them in the state prison system.

The Indiana Public Access Counselor is available for anyone who believes a records request was unlawfully denied. The PAC handles complaints and issues advisory opinions on public records disputes at no cost. This office is a good resource if you have trouble getting booking records from the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office. For statewide inmate searches, VINELink at vinelink.com or 866-959-VINE (8463) covers many Indiana county jails and provides custody notifications.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Dearborn County is in the southeastern corner of Indiana along the Ohio border. These surrounding counties each maintain their own jail booking records systems.