Crime Numbers
The FBI publishes crime data from local law enforcement agencies in Indiana participating in its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. While incomplete, its crime figures for Johnson County are representative of the crime trend in the county. The FBI’s data show that Johnson County recorded 435 violent crimes and 2,878 property crimes in 2017. Compared to the 2013 crime statistics provided by the agency, both violent crime rate and the property crime rate increased by 58.2% and 0.98% respectively.
A breakdown of reported violent crimes for 2017 shows that the county recorded 1 murder, 8 rapes, 29 robberies, and 397 aggravated assaults. Property crimes reported for the same period include 236 burglaries, 2,429 larcenies, and 163 motor vehicle thefts. The most recent five-year crime trend for the county reveals that the only crime rate that fell between 2013 and 2107 was larceny (3.4%). On the other hand, murder and burglary crime rates remained unchanged in the same period while rape (166.7%), robbery (52.6%), aggravated assaults (57.5%), and motor vehicle theft (63%) rates increased.
Criminal Records
The Indiana State Police (ISP) provides the criminal history records for all counties in the state. Johnson County residents can obtain either limited or full criminal history reports. A limited criminal history report is a name-based search that only provides records of felonies and misdemeanor arrests while the full report comes from a fingerprint-based check and contains all reported arrests, charges, and dispositions.
The ISP provides an online portal for obtaining limited criminal history reports. Each search conducted using this portal costs $15 payable by credit card plus a $1.32 payment processing fee. Alternatively, submit a mail request for a criminal history record by completing this form and sending it to:
Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188
(317) 232-8262
Enclose a money order for the fee and a copy of a valid ID. Where a full criminal history report is required, schedule an appointment online or by calling (877) 472-6917 for fingerprinting with IdentoGo service in the county. The requester may choose to pay with a credit card at the time of scheduling this appointment or come with a cashier’s check or money order to the fingerprinting service center. The fingerprinting service provider may charge an additional fee for this service.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office provides free local criminal history checks on request but only to individuals requesting their records. To obtain a copy of this county-level criminal report, visit the Sheriff's Office at the address provided below to complete a form detailing the purpose of the request. Alternatively, contact the Sheriff's Office at (317) 346-4626 for direction regarding faxing copies of required documents and the consent form.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
1091 Hospital Road
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-9155
Incident reports for Johnson County are provided by the Sheriff’s Office and the police departments within the county. To obtain a copy of an incident report, contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the city, borough, or town where the incident occurred.
Direct all requests for a report from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to its Records Department also located at the address provided above. Visit this office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. anytime from Monday through Friday to request incident reports in person. To submit a request by mail, complete the Request for Public Information form and send it to the address above. Incident reports are free up to four pages and then cost 10 cents per page while crash reports cost $8 each. Requesters can pay cash when making a request in person and enclose money orders for fees when requesting these records by mail.
The State Police maintains a Sex and Violent Offenders Registry to provide information to the public on all registered sex offenders living in the state. Visit the Sex Offender Registry website to search for registered sex offenders residing in Johnson County. Search this database by offender name, local address, or zip code. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office also provides a direct link to search the database for the county’s Sex Offenders.
Jail Information
Johnson County Jail is maintained and managed by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The jail is located at:
1091 Hospital Road
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4716
The county jail accepts money order and cashier’s check sent to inmates. To fund an inmate’s commissary account, mail the money order or cashier’s check to the Sheriff’s Office at the address provided above. Make sure to indicate the inmate’s name and number on the money order or cashier’s check. To determine the inmate’s name and number, call the jail at (317) 346-4717 or (317) 346-4626.
Court Records
Johnson County courts belong to Indiana’s Judicial District 17. The County’s Circuit Court has original jurisdiction on all civil and criminal matters but generally hears cases beyond the scopes of other courts. The other courts in the county include four Superior Courts and two City Courts. The courts sit for sessions at the following locations:
Johnson County Circuit Court
5 East Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 368
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4450
Johnson County Circuit Court - Juvenile & Family Division
Dickinson Juvenile Justice Center
1121 Hospital Road
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4691
Johnson County Superior Court No. 1
5 East Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 368
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4450
Johnson County Superior Court No. 2
5 East Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 368
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4450
Johnson County Superior Court No. 3
5 East Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 368
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4450
Johnson County Superior Court No. 4
5 East Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 368
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4450
Franklin City Court
1 Caisson Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-3619
Greenwood City Court
186 Surina Way
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-5129
The Clerk of Johnson County’s Circuit Court maintains all of the county’s civil and criminal court records. All non-confidential records for all the courts in the county can be viewed online at mycase.IN.gov. To obtain certified copies of these records, visit the Clerk’s Office at the courthouse in East Jefferson. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vital Records
Divorce records for Johnson County are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. To obtain certified copies of a divorce record, contact the office of the Clerk at the address provided above. The office also provides certified copies of marriage records for the county.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) retains an index of Johnson County marriages from 1958 to the present and provides certified copies of these records at $8 per copy. To obtain copies of a marriage record from ISDH, complete and send the State Form 54764 with a check or money order for the fee and a copy of a valid ID to:
Vital Records
Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
The ISDH also maintains Johnson County births records from October 1907 and death records from 1900 to the present. Each copy of a birth record costs $10 while the corresponding fee for a death record is $8. Additional copies of the same vital record purchased at the same time cost $4 each. To request any of these records, complete the birth certificate Form 49607 or death certificate Form 49606, and send it to the address above with appropriate requirements as listed on the form.
Residents can also make walk-in requests by visiting the Johnson County Health Department located at:
460 North Morton Street
Suite A
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-4365
Come along with a copy of a valid ID and the appropriate fee. The local health department charges $12 for each certified copy of a birth certificate and $18.50 for each copy of a death certificate. The Johnson County Health Department also accepts mail-in requests sent to the address above. To request for any of these vital records by mail, complete the birth or death certificate application form and enclose a copy of a valid photo ID, money order for the fee, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Johnson County?
In accordance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, members of the public can request and examine Johnson County property records. Interested persons can get copies of these property records by making inquiries at the custodian's office.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Johnson County?
The Johnson County Recorder’s Office maintains all public records and instruments relating to land and property in Johnson County. These records provide information about transactions relating to real estate, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, mining, subdivision plats, military discharges, and personal bonds. The Recorder’s Office also keeps all legal documents that affect title to real property. Residents of the county can request property records from the Recorder’s Office by visiting the address or calling the number below:
Johnson County Recorder
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4385
Fax: (317) 736-4776
How to Look Up Johnson County Property Records?
The Johnson County Assessor’s Office maintains information and records about properties currently owned within the county. These records can only be obtained by visiting the office of the Johnson County Assessor at:
Johnson County Assessor
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4701
Phone: (317) 346-4448
Fax: (317) 736-7039
Inquiries can also be made at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office. The contact information and address of the Auditor’s Office is below:
Johnson County Auditor
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4310
Location of Johnson County Property Assessors
Johnson County Assessor
86 West Court Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 346-4701
Phone: (317) 346-4448
Fax: (317) 736-7039
