Find Marion County Warrant Records

Marion County is Indiana's most populous county and home to Indianapolis, which means the volume of warrant records, court filings, and criminal history data here is larger than anywhere else in the state. This guide covers how to search warrant records in Marion County, who handles them, and what tools you can use to find information quickly without visiting a courthouse.

Marion County Sheriff's Office

The Marion County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Kerry Joseph Forestal (the 59th Sheriff of Marion County), handles warrant service, jail operations, court security, and sex offender registry in Indianapolis. The Sheriff's agency page at indy.gov/agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office is the main hub for contact and service information. The main office is at 40 S Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. You can reach them by phone at 317-327-1700, fax at 317-327-1315, or stop by during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Sheriff's office operates several divisions that touch warrant records in different ways. The Criminal Division and Judicial Enforcement Division handle warrant service. The Jail Division manages the Adult Detention Center, which holds an average of about 2,500 inmates daily. The Administrative Division handles records and information requests. Other divisions include Homeland Security, Reserves, and court security operations. This structure means different warrant-related questions may go to different divisions, so it helps to know which one handles your specific need.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office agency page at indy.gov lists services, divisions, and contact details for Indianapolis and Marion County residents.

For records requests from the Sheriff's Office, use the information request form at indy.gov.

Court Records from the Marion County Clerk

The Marion County Clerk's Office keeps court records for criminal, civil, and family cases filed in Marion County. For warrant-related records, the Clerk holds case files showing when a warrant was issued, what charge prompted it, and how the case progressed. Court records in Indiana are generally public under IC 5-14-3, so most of what the Clerk holds is accessible to anyone who asks.

The Clerk has three locations in Indianapolis. You can visit 1330 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, Room W122 at 200 E Washington Street, or 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. All locations are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For urgent questions, call 317-327-4715. Copy costs are $1 per page for physical copies. Certified copies cost $3 plus $1 per page. These rates took effect July 1, 2021. Payment is accepted in cash, money order, cashier's check, or credit and debit card (with a small processing fee). Personal checks are not accepted.

Marion County court records, including those tied to warrant cases, are accessible through the Clerk's office locations across Indianapolis.

Use the Clerk's online records option through indy.gov/activity/request-copies-of-court-records for guidance on requesting copies remotely.

Search Marion County Cases on MyCase

Indiana's free court search tool, MyCase, covers Marion County's courts. You can search by name, case number, or other identifiers to find criminal case filings, warrant events, hearing dates, and dispositions. MyCase is updated regularly and provides a broad look at the county's court activity without a trip to the courthouse.

For warrant records specifically, MyCase shows the case event when a court issued the warrant. That includes bench warrants for missed hearings and arrest warrants tied to new charges. The record shows the judge, the date, and the order details. While MyCase won't always tell you if an outstanding warrant has been served, it does tell you whether one was issued and what case it's tied to. Pair this with a direct Sheriff's Office inquiry for the most current status on any warrant.

MyCase is maintained by the Indiana Office of Judicial Administration and is accessible at no cost. It covers most Indiana courts, and Marion County's Circuit, Superior, and Municipal Courts are all included. Case types range from felonies and misdemeanors to civil and probate matters.

Warrant Types in Marion County

Marion County courts issue several types of warrants. Arrest warrants come first. These are issued by a judge after law enforcement shows probable cause that a specific person committed a crime. Under IC 35-33-2-1, an arrest warrant must be written, signed by a judge, and describe the alleged offense. The Marion County Sheriff's Criminal and Judicial Enforcement Divisions handle serving these warrants.

Bench warrants are issued by a judge without a separate law enforcement request. They come up when someone misses a court date, ignores a court order, or violates conditions of release or probation. In a county the size of Marion, bench warrants are issued frequently and the Sheriff's office is responsible for serving them. Under IC 35-33-2-2, Indiana sets out how warrants must be served and returned once executed.

Search warrants are a third type. These allow law enforcement to search a specific location. They're issued based on an affidavit showing probable cause and signed by a judge. Search warrants in Marion County are generally served by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department or the Sheriff's office depending on jurisdiction. Some search warrant records become public after the search is completed and the case moves forward.

Tax Warrants in Marion County

The Marion County Clerk's Office also tracks Indiana Department of Revenue tax warrants. These are civil warrants used to collect unpaid state taxes. They're different from criminal warrants, but they still show up in court records and can affect property and credit. The Clerk's office holds the following information for each tax warrant: warrant number, the name and address of the business or individual, the amount owed, and the warrant status, either open or satisfied.

If you have an outstanding tax warrant in Marion County, the first step is to call the Indiana Department of Revenue at 317-232-2165. The DOR handles all questions about paying, disputing, or resolving tax warrants. The Clerk does not manage the resolution process. You can also search the state's Tax Warrant Search tool online, which covers 79 Indiana counties including Marion. The state's INTIME portal lets taxpayers manage their DOR accounts and payments online.

More detail on how the DOR uses sheriff warrants for collection is at the DOR collection process page. Tax warrants that remain unpaid can result in liens, levies, or asset seizure. Getting them resolved promptly matters.

Indiana State Police Criminal History

For a more formal background check that includes Marion County arrest and criminal history, the Indiana State Police offers limited criminal history reports. The fee is $15 online or $15.70 by credit card. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188. Phone support is available at 317-232-8262.

The ISP report pulls statewide arrest and conviction records. It won't tell you in real time whether a warrant is currently outstanding, but it will show you arrest history tied to warrant cases. This is a useful supplement to the MyCase search and any direct inquiry to the Marion County Sheriff's office. For the current status of an outstanding warrant, contact the Sheriff at 317-327-1700.

Protection Orders in Marion County

Protection orders are civil orders that can carry criminal consequences if violated, which makes them relevant when looking at warrant records. Indiana maintains a statewide Protection Order Registry that is free and open to the public. Violation of a protection order can result in a new criminal charge and warrant. If you need to check whether a protection order is active for someone in Marion County, the registry is the right place to start. The Clerk's office can also pull Marion County protection order case files on request.

Marion County Cities

Indianapolis and Lawrence are the qualifying cities in Marion County with dedicated warrant records pages.

Nearby Counties

Search warrant records for counties adjacent to Marion County.