How do I Find Out If Someone in Indiana Has a Warrant?
Whether trying to identify criminal records for employment or gathering personal information on yourself or others, it can be important to determine if someone has a warrant out for his arrest. An individual in Indiana can search whether or not there is a warrant issued for someone, but some investigative work will be required. Have as much information as is available about the subject being investigated to ensure proper identification.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Contact the sheriff's department in your county to find out how it releases warrant information where you are searching. Many counties in Indiana release warrant information as a public record for a small fee. Other counties require that only the intended party be contacted and informed of the warrant status. A warrant may also be issued at the city or state level. Contact all appropriate agencies with the name and date of birth of the person about whom you are interested in receiving information. A small fee may also apply. Some agencies, such as the Indiana State Police, offer services for limited criminal history reports online.
-
2
Consult an online database. Several charge either yearly fees or per-usage fees and will assist in performing a search for an active warrant. As of August 2010, Indiana's Most Wanted features an option to monitor yourself for less than $12 a year and also has plan options for businesses with increased need for background searching. After the fee is paid, enter the information available to you about the person in question into the search engine. Always check positive warrant information with the county or city that issued the warrant to confirm validity.
-
-
3
Confirm that you have found the correct person. Without fingerprints, the name and date of birth of the person you are searching could turn up the wrong individual. One piece of positive identifying information is a Social Security number.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Never apprehend a suspect or person named in a warrant. Contact local authorities if you have any information on a suspect.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit jail in calico ghost town, arizona image by Albo from Fotolia.com
