Find Clinton County Police Blotter Records

Clinton County police blotter records are held by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in Frankfort, Indiana, and by the Frankfort Police Department for incidents inside city limits. Clinton County Central Dispatch coordinates law enforcement response for eight fire departments, seven police departments, and six EMS agencies across the county. This page explains how to access police blotter data, incident reports, and arrest records throughout Clinton County.

Clinton County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Richard Kelly leads the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, based at 301 E. Walnut Street in Frankfort. The Sheriff's Office serves over 30,000 citizens across roughly 400 square miles of Clinton County. The office handles police blotter records for unincorporated Clinton County and operates the county jail. A dedicated Civil and Criminal Records Division handles records requests for the county.

Clinton County is NIBRS-compliant, so crime data is reported to the Indiana State Police in the National Incident-Based Reporting System format. This makes it easier to compare crime patterns across the state. You can view Clinton County NIBRS data through the Indiana State Police NIBRS page for Clinton County. This resource covers aggregate data. For individual incident reports and police blotter records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Clinton County Central Dispatch, located on the lower level of the Sheriff's Office at 301 E. Walnut Street, has been in operation since January 2011. The dispatch center serves all emergency calls for the county. It handles dispatching for seven police agencies, eight fire departments, and six EMS services. Text-to-911 is available in Clinton County. This consolidated dispatch makes the Sheriff's Office building a central hub for all Clinton County public safety matters.

How to Request Clinton County Police Blotter Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) at Indiana Code section 5-14-3 is the law that gives you the right to inspect and copy police blotter records in Clinton County. You don't need to explain why you want the records. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and respond to verbal or in-person requests within 24 hours.

The Clinton County Sheriff's Office has a dedicated Civil and Criminal Records Division for records requests. Call that division at 765-659-6373. This is distinct from the main Sheriff's line and is the correct contact for police blotter and incident report requests from the county agency. Have the date, location, and type of incident ready when you call. A report number makes the process faster. Written requests can be sent to 301 E. Walnut St., Frankfort, IN 46041. A written request starts the formal APRA clock and gives you documentation.

The Clinton County Sheriff's website at clintoncountysheriff.com offers several interactive features including crime reporting, inmate fund deposits, sex offender watch, and public safety news. Check the site for any online records request option that may have been added since this information was compiled. The Sheriff described the website as a tool to "improve communication with area residents" and "connect with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office."

For incidents inside Frankfort city limits, contact the Frankfort Police Department separately. The Frankfort Police Administration line is 765-654-4245. Investigations can be reached at 765-654-4277. City police keep separate records from the Sheriff's Office, even though both agencies work closely together and share the Central Dispatch center in Frankfort.

Note: If you are denied access without a valid legal reason, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or visit in.gov/pac for a free advisory opinion.

Indiana State Police Resources for Clinton County

The Indiana State Police covers state roads in Clinton County, including Indiana 28, Indiana 39, and other state routes. ISP Troopers respond to crashes and major incidents on the state highway network. For incidents on those roads, ISP may hold the primary report rather than the Sheriff's Office or Frankfort Police.

The Indiana State Police website at in.gov/isp has information about ISP district coverage, contacts, and the records request process. For Clinton County, ISP's Lowell or Pendleton Posts may cover the area depending on the location of the incident. The site also links to crime statistics and the NIBRS initiative, where Clinton County data is published. To request an ISP record from Clinton County, use the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra.

The ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra lets you submit records requests for ISP accident reports, incident reports, and other public records online. After submission, you can track your request and receive documents electronically when they are ready. ISP headquarters is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, reachable at 317-232-8248. ISP maintains its own records separately from those held by Clinton County agencies.

Clinton County Court Records and Police Blotter Data

Police blotter arrests in Clinton County that lead to criminal charges become court cases. Use Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov to search Clinton County court records. MyCase covers Clinton County Circuit Court and Superior Court in Frankfort. Search by name or case number at no charge. The system shows charges, hearing dates, assigned judges, and final case outcomes.

MyCase is maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers all Indiana courts, including those in Clinton County. If someone was arrested in Clinton County based on a police blotter incident, their case appears in MyCase once charges are filed with the court. Court records tell you what happened after the arrest. Police records tell you what happened at the scene. Both are public, but each comes from a different office. Use MyCase for court case data and the Sheriff's Records Division for blotter and incident report data.

The Clinton County government website at clintonco.com has contact information for local government departments including the Central Dispatch center. Contact numbers for all Clinton County public safety agencies are also listed at clintoncountyin.gov.

Accident Reports in Clinton County

Crash reports from Clinton County are available through BuyCrash.com, Indiana's statewide accident report portal. BuyCrash covers most Clinton County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, Frankfort Police, and Indiana State Police. Reports typically cost $5 to $12 depending on the access method. Officers have up to ten days to complete accident reports, so a recent crash may not be online right away.

If a crash report does not appear on BuyCrash, contact the agency that responded. For county road crashes, call the Clinton County Sheriff's Office at 765-654-5563. For crashes on state highways, call ISP. For city crashes in Frankfort, call the Frankfort Police at 765-654-4245. Any of these agencies can confirm when a report will be available and how to get a copy if BuyCrash does not yet have it posted.

Clinton County Jail and Inmate Records

The Clinton County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at 301 E. Walnut Street in Frankfort. Booking records from arrests in Clinton County are public under APRA. Call the jail directly at 765-659-6396 to ask about current or recent inmates. The Sheriff's website at clintoncountysheriff.com also offers features for inmate fund deposits and sex offender watch through online tools.

The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup portal at public.indianajail.gov may have Clinton County booking data depending on county participation in the statewide system. Search by name to check for recent bookings. If a name does not appear, that does not confirm the person is not in custody. Direct contact with the Clinton County Jail at 765-659-6396 is always the most reliable way to confirm current inmate status. Clinton County Central Dispatch at 301 E. Walnut Street also coordinates with the jail for all calls involving inmate transport and booking.

Indiana Public Records Law and Clinton County

Indiana Code section 5-14-3 governs public access to police blotter records in Clinton County. Police blotter information is generally public. This covers names, dates, times, locations, and the general nature of logged incidents. Records for open or active investigations may be withheld if disclosure would harm the case. Personal data like Social Security numbers and medical details are redacted from public copies. Juvenile records are always confidential.

Clinton County agencies must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. In-person and verbal requests get a 24-hour response. Production of disclosable records must happen within a reasonable time. You do not have to state your name or reason for requesting records. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Agencies cannot charge more than actual reproduction costs. Clinton County has several specific division numbers for different records, so contacting the right division directly speeds up your request. The Civil and Criminal Records Division at 765-659-6373 is the right first call for most police blotter record requests from the Sheriff's Office.

The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac resolves access disputes for free. Call 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC issues advisory opinions that carry significant weight with agencies. If a Clinton County agency denies your request without a valid legal basis, the PAC is your most effective first step before pursuing any other remedy.

Note: Clinton County Central Dispatch covers the whole county and can be reached for public safety coordination questions through the Sheriff's Office contact numbers listed above.

Cities and Towns in Clinton County

Frankfort is the county seat and largest city in Clinton County, known locally as the "Gem City." Other communities include Michigantown, Mulberry, Kirklin, and Colfax. The Clinton County Sheriff's website notes the county consists of six cities and towns total. None of these communities exceed the 25,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

For police blotter records from Frankfort city incidents, contact the Frankfort Police Administration at 765-654-4245 or Frankfort Investigations at 765-654-4277. For incidents in unincorporated Clinton County, contact the Sheriff's Civil and Criminal Records Division at 765-659-6373.

Nearby Counties

Clinton County borders Boone, Hamilton, Tipton, Howard, Carroll, and Tippecanoe Counties in central Indiana. For incidents near a county line, confirm which agency responded before submitting a records request.