How to Find Someone's Criminal Record in Indiana

If you are interested in reviewing someone's criminal record in the state of Indiana, you can search the official Indiana State Police website. The site will provide you a list of criminal offenses that are on a person's record dating back to the 1930s. There is a fee associated with each search unless you have a nonprofit or exempt status. The search will give you a legal record that can be used for the hiring of employees.

Instructions

1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.in.gov/ai/sub/. This is the official website for criminal record searches in the state of Indiana.

2. Pay the appropriate fee for your search; it is around $16 per search for individuals as of April 2010. If you are a school or other government organization, you may be exempt from the fee. Once the fee is paid or your waiver entered, you may proceed with your search.

3. Type in the name of the person you are searching for; include the first, middle, and last name, if known.

4. Misdemeanor and felony listings will then appear on the screen if they are on record for the person you are searching. Records in the Indiana database date back to the 1930s. Performing the search on the Indiana website produces an official legal criminal record.

References

• Indiana Government: Indiana State Police--Limited Criminal History Search