Howard County 72 Hour Booking Records

Howard County 72 hour booking records are maintained by the Howard County Sheriff's Office at their facility on West Markland Avenue in Kokomo, Indiana. The sheriff's office runs an online inmate roster that lists everyone currently held at the Howard County Jail, updated on a regular basis. This page explains how to search those records, what the jail facility looks like, and what Indiana law says about public access to booking data.

Search the Howard County Inmate Roster

The Howard County Sheriff's Office posts a current inmate roster at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov/inmateSearch. You can search by name to see who is currently held at the Howard County Jail. The list is free to use and does not require an account. It shows charges and basic booking information for each person in custody.

The screenshot below shows the Howard County Sheriff inmate search portal.

Use the inmate search at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov to look up current custody status for anyone held at the Howard County Jail.

To reach the sheriff's office by phone, call the main number at 765-456-2020. For non-emergency matters, use 765-456-0885. The office is at 1800 West Markland Avenue, Kokomo, IN 46901. Staff can confirm custody status, charges on file, and booking dates over the phone. Personnel Director Christina Kline oversees staffing at the facility.

The screenshot below shows the main Howard County Sheriff's Office website.

The sheriff's main site at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov has contact information, news, and links to the inmate roster.

Howard County Jail Details

The Howard County Jail is located at 1800 West Markland Avenue in Kokomo, the same building as the sheriff's office. Everyone arrested in Howard County by any law enforcement agency goes through this facility for booking and processing. That includes Kokomo police, Indiana State Police working in the area, and officers from smaller towns in the county.

When someone is booked at Howard County Jail, the process starts right away. Booking staff record the person's name, date of birth, address, physical description, and the charges they face. Photographs and fingerprints are taken as required by state law. All of that becomes the booking record. The 72 hour rule means that from the time of booking, the state has a limited window to either file formal charges or release the person.

Visits to the jail and communication options for inmates are managed through the sheriff's office. Call 765-456-2020 for information about visitation hours and procedures. The facility handles its own scheduling and rules around mail, phone calls, and in-person visits. Inmates who have court dates will be transported to Howard County Circuit Court or Superior Court as needed.

The screenshot below shows the Howard County government information page.

Howard County government information, including sheriff's office contacts, is also available through in.gov/counties/howard/.

Indiana Public Records Law and Howard County Bookings

Booking records in Howard County are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. This law lets any person inspect records held by public agencies, including the Howard County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to be a family member, attorney, or affected party. You can ask for records in person, by phone, or in writing.

When an arrest is made in Howard County, the sheriff is required under IC 36-2-13-5 to collect photographs, fingerprints, and identifying information. That process creates the formal booking record. The 72 hour period begins at the time of booking. Indiana law requires that a person either have charges filed against them or be released within that window. The booking record itself stays public regardless of what happens next.

The sheriff's duty to operate the county jail and keep detention records is set out in IC 11-8-2-5. The Howard County Sheriff is responsible for all records created at the Markland Avenue facility under this statute.

Everyone listed in Howard County booking records is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Other Ways to Search Howard County Booking Records

Indiana's statewide jail portal at public.indianajail.gov is another option for searching Howard County booking records. The portal connects to multiple county jail systems and lets you search by name across Indiana. It does not always show real-time data, but it is a good backup if the county's own roster is unavailable.

VINELink is a free victim notification service that also lets anyone check custody status. Call 866-959-VINE (8463) at any time. The service covers Howard County and all Indiana county jails. You can also sign up for automated alerts through VINELink if you want to be notified when a specific person is released or transferred.

If charges have been filed following a Howard County arrest, the case should appear in Indiana MyCase. This is the state's free online court records database. It covers all 92 Indiana counties and is updated by the courts as cases move forward. Booking records and court records are separate systems, but both are public.

If someone held at Howard County Jail was later convicted and transferred to Indiana state prison, use the IDOC Offender Locator to find them. The Indiana Department of Correction operates that system and it only covers state prison inmates, not county jail detainees.

For help with public records requests or disputes, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can advise on your rights under state law. Their services are free to any Indiana resident.

Cities in Howard County

Kokomo is the county seat of Howard County and meets the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Howard County sits in north-central Indiana. These surrounding counties each have their own jail booking records and search tools.