What are DeKalb County Arrest Records?
DeKalb County arrest records are documents that contain information on individuals who have been arrested for offenses committed in the county. These records, which are maintained by the county’s law enforcement agencies and judicial administrative bodies, typically contain the personal information of the arrestee and details of the offenses committed.
Crime Statistics
According to the Uniform Crime Reporting Data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a total of 25,581 violent crimes and 145,838 property crimes were recorded in the state of Indiana for the year 2018. Included in these figures are 438 murders, 5,939 robberies 16,834 aggravated assaults, 2,370 rapes, 25,268 burglaries, 105,242 larceny thefts, and 15,328 motor vehicle thefts. When compared with the data published for 2017, these figures indicate a 2.8% decrease in violent crimes and an 8.2% decrease in property crimes.
What are DeKalb County Criminal Records?
DeKalb County criminal records are official documents that detail the criminal histories of individuals residing in DeKalb County. These records are compiled and maintained locally by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and also at a state level by the Indiana State Police.
How Do I Get DeKalb County Criminal Records?
Interested parties that wish to access DeKalb County criminal records locally may do so contacting the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at:
215 E 8th St.
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-3365ext 3
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Requests can also be made by mailing a completed Request for Public Records Request Form, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and either a cashier’s check, certified check or money order for the applicable fees, to:
DeKalb County Sheriff's Department
215 E. 8th St.
Auburn, IN 46706
Local accident reports, incident reports, and background checks cost $2 each while state accident reports cost $5.
In addition to this, criminal records for all felony and class A misdemeanor arrests made within the state can be accessed by interested members of the public through the Indiana State Police. Parties who wish to access these records may do so by either utilizing the limited criminal history search database available online or by completing and mailing a request form to:
Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188
Parties who request for these records online have the option of subscribing to the service. Subscribers pay a fee of $15 per record, while non-subscribers are charged $16.32 per record requested. Mail-in requests cost $7 per record and fees are to be paid in the form of either a money order made out to “The State of Indiana”.
How Do I Find DeKalb County Sex Offender Information?
Members of the public interested in obtaining information on registered sex offenders residing in DeKalb County may do so through the online sex offender registry maintained and regularly updated by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Interested parties can utilize this registry to access sex offender information by performing searches based on name, city, phone number, e-mail/internet name, area, and non-compliance.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail?
Interested parties who wish to visit individuals incarcerated in the DeKalb County Jail may do so at:
215 E 8th St.
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-3365 ext 2
The county jail runs a video visitation platform and all interested parties interested in visiting inmates are required to register, free of charge, and schedule visits at least 12 hours in advance. Inmates are allowed 2 on-site visits per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
A maximum of 3 people are allowed to visit an inmate per visit, and all potential visitors must be listed when scheduling the visit. Visitors must be at least 18 years old, or be accompanied by an adult, and must have a valid photo ID. It should be noted that individuals on active felony probation or parole and individuals that were just released from the DeKalb County Jail within a 60 day period are not allowed to visit inmates. Also, inmates in jail programs, such as trustee assignments, attorney visits, church, G.E.D, parenting, or MRT class, are not eligible to receive visits during these programs and so visitors are advised to schedule their visits around inmate’s programs.
In addition to this, the county jail also offers interested parties with the option of remote visits at a fee of $7.50 for a 30-minute visit. Inmates are allowed an unlimited number of off-site visits between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., from Tuesdays to Fridays and 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
It is important to note that off-site visitors that lose their internet connection during a visitation session will not be allowed to reconnect, neither will they be issued a refund.
Where and How To Find DeKalb County Inmate Information?
Parties interested in obtaining information on DeKalb County inmates may do so by contacting the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at (260) 925-3365 ext 2.
What are DeKalb County Court Records?
DeKalb County court records refer to documents generated during court proceedings held in DeKalb County. These records are maintained by the DeKalb County Clerk of Courts and parties interested in accessing them may do so by contacting the office of the Clerk of Courts at:
100 S Main St
P.O. Box 230
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0912
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
Requestors may be required to complete and submit a Request for Copies of Court Records form before obtaining copies of these records. DeKalb County court records typically cost $1 per page.
In addition to this, the Indiana Judicial Branch also provides members of the public with online access to certain court records through its Indiana Courts Public Access portal.
Location of all Courts in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Circuit Court
100 S Main St
P.O. Box 230
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0912
DeKalb County Superior Court No. 1 & No. 2
100 S Main St
P.O. Box 230
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0912
Butler City Court
217 S Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
Phone: (260) 868-2441
What are DeKalb County Vital Records?
DeKalb County vital records refer to records that document the vital events, such as births, marriages, divorces, and deaths, that occur in DeKalb County. These records are maintained by the Indiana State Department of Health and copies of them may be obtained by eligible applicants who will be required to provide a valid government-issued photo and pay all applicable fees before obtaining copies of these records. In addition to this, DeKalb County also maintains and issues some of these records locally.
Where and How to Get DeKalb County Divorce Records
Parties interested in obtaining copies of records for divorces that occurred in DeKalb County may do so by contacting the office of the county’s clerk of Courts between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, at:
100 S Main St
P.O. Box 230
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0912
It should be noted that the payment of a fee may be required before copies of these records can be obtained. Requestors may also be required to complete a Request for Copies of Court Records form, which can be mailed to the Clerk of Courts’ office.
Where and How to Get DeKalb County Marriage Records
The DeKalb County Clerk of Courts is the record custodian for records of marriages that occurred in DeKalb County. Parties who wish to obtain copies of these records may do so by contacting the Clerk of Courts at:
100 S Main St
P.O. Box 230
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0912
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
Requestors will be required to complete a Request for Copies of Marriage Licenses form and pay a fee of $2 per certified copy of the record requested.
Copies of marriage records can also be obtained from the Indiana State Department of Health by mailing a completed Application for Search for Certified Record of Marriage form via mail to:
Vital Records,
Indiana State Department of Health,
2 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Copies of these records cost a non-refundable fee of $8 per record requested. Requests should include a copy of a valid ID and check or money order with the applicable fees made payable to the “Indiana State Department of Health”. It should be noted that the Indiana State Department of Health only has records for marriages that occurred from 1958 – present.
Finally, members of the public can also search for marriage licenses online through the Indiana Court’s Marriage License Public Lookup portal which contains information on Indiana state marriages that occurred from 1993 to date.
Where and How to Get DeKalb County Birth Records?
Access to birth records in the state of Indiana is typically restricted to parties that can demonstrate a tangible direct interest in the record, which includes, but is not limited to, the registrant named on the record, the registrant’s immediate family members and legal guardians of the registrant. Eligible parties who wish to obtain copies of these records in DeKalb County may do so in person at the DeKalb County Health Department located at:
220 East 7th Street
Suite 110
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260) 925-2220
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
Requestors will be provided to complete an Application for Certified Birth Certificate. The completed form, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a money order or cash for the applicable fees can also be submitted via mail.
Copies of birth records obtained from the DeKalb County Health Department cost $10 each.
In addition to this, copies of Indiana birth records for births that occurred from October 1907 to date can also be obtained by submitting a completed Application for Search for Certified Record of Birth form, along with a copy of valid government-issued ID and a check or money order with the applicable fees made payable to the “Indiana State Department of Health”, via mail to:
Vital Records,
Indiana State Department of Health,
2 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Copies of birth records obtained from the Indiana State Department of Health cost a non-refundable fee of $10, with an additional $4 charge per extra copy of the same record.
Where and How to Get DeKalb County Death Records
The DeKalb County Health Department issues copies of death records to parties that can demonstrate a direct tangible interest in the requested record. Eligible parties who wish to obtain copies of these records will be required to complete and submit an Application for Certified or Genealogical Death Certificate, either in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Mondays to Fridays or via mail to:
DeKalb County Health Department
220 East 7th Street
Suite 110
Auburn, IN 46706
Requestors who submit their applications via mail are required to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a money order or cash for the applicable fees.
Copies of these records cost $10 each. Queries can be directed to (260) 925-2220.
Copies of death records for deaths that occurred from 1900 to date in the state of Indiana can also be obtained by mailing a completed Application for Search for Certified Record of Death form, along with a check or money order for the applicable fees made payable to the “Indiana State Department of Health” and a copy of a valid government-issued ID, to the state’s Department of Health at:
Vital Records,
Indiana State Department of Health,
2 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Copies of these records ordered from the Indiana State Department of Health cost a non-refundable fee of $8 plus an extra $4 per additional copy of the same record requested.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
