Dubois County Police Blotter Records

Dubois County police blotter and incident records are maintained by the Dubois County Sheriff's Department in Jasper, Indiana. The department handles accident reports, incident records, and public records requests for the county. This page explains how to access Dubois County police blotter information, what fees apply, and what online resources are available for crash reports, court records, and arrest data.

Dubois County Sheriff's Department

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department is located at 255 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, Indiana 47547. The department serves all of Dubois County and maintains police blotter records, incident reports, accident reports, and other public records for the county. The main office number is (812) 482-3522. The non-emergency dispatch line is (812) 482-9111. The fax number is (812) 482-9434 for written requests. The department website is at duboiscountysd.com.

Dubois County is in southwest Indiana, known for its strong furniture manufacturing presence and a significant German-heritage community in Jasper. The sheriff's department covers the full county, while the Jasper Police Department handles incidents within city limits. If you need records for an incident that happened inside Jasper, contact the Jasper Police Department directly. For incidents in the unincorporated parts of Dubois County, the sheriff is the right agency to contact.

A new Dubois County Jail was completed in May 2025 at 119 E Brumfield Ave in Jasper. This updated facility replaced the older jail. If you are looking for inmate information or need to contact the jail for any reason, note the new address. The sheriff's website at duboiscountysd.com posts current information about jail operations and inmate matters. The site also notes that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty, as required under Indiana law.

The department's mission centers on justice, integrity, and excellence. The sheriff's website says: "This office will continue to develop our leaders in Justice, Integrity and Excellence. To uphold the law fairly and firmly, assisting in citizen concerns, achieving legitimacy with the community and those detained."

How to Get Dubois County Police Blotter Records

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department provides a dedicated police reports page at duboiscountysd.com/police_reports.html. This page explains the options for getting accident reports and incident records. Accident reports in Dubois County can be obtained in two ways: by mail with payment, or through the BuyCrash online service. The mail option costs $5.00 per report. BuyCrash may also have Dubois County reports if the agency participates in that system.

To request an accident report by mail in Dubois County, send your request with $5.00 payment to the Dubois County Sheriff's Department at 255 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, IN 47547. The department also offers photo records from incidents. Photo prints cost $3.00 for the first photo and $1.00 for each additional photo, whether you pick them up or have them mailed. If you want photos on CD instead of prints, pick-up costs $5.00 and mailed CDs cost $10.00. These fees apply in addition to any postage.

Indiana Code 5-14-3 governs all public records requests in Indiana, including those made to the Dubois County Sheriff's Department. Written requests must get a response within seven business days. In-person requests get a same-day or next-day response in most cases. If you have a problem getting records from Dubois County, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at (317) 233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 for assistance.

Note: The Dubois County Sheriff's website states that published information about inmates is intended to comply with the public information act. The site cautions that information should not be used to harass or harm any person or their family members named in jail records.

Crash Reports in Dubois County

Crash reports from Dubois County can be ordered through the BuyCrash online service. BuyCrash handles accident report orders for many Indiana agencies and accepts online payment. If the Dubois County Sheriff participated in an accident investigation, the report may be available through BuyCrash a few days after the incident. This is often the fastest option for getting a crash report without visiting the sheriff's office.

If BuyCrash does not have the report, send your request by mail with $5.00 to the Dubois County Sheriff's Department at 255 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, IN 47547. Include the date of the crash, the location, and any names involved to help staff find the correct report. Allow several days for mail processing. If an Indiana State Police trooper handled the crash, contact the Indiana State Police instead, since ISP records are separate from county sheriff records.

For crashes investigated by the Jasper Police Department inside city limits, you need to contact that department directly. Dubois County has multiple law enforcement agencies, and the responding agency is the one that holds the crash report. Checking with the right agency first saves time and avoids unnecessary follow-up calls.

Online Resources for Dubois County Police Records

Beyond the sheriff's website, several online tools can help you research Dubois County police blotter information. The Indiana MyCase system is free and covers all 92 Indiana counties. It lets you search for criminal and civil cases by name or case number. Once an arrest in Dubois County leads to filed charges, the case appears in MyCase and you can track it through the system.

The Indiana Jail Lookup tool lets you search current inmates across all Indiana counties. If you want to know whether someone is held at the new Dubois County Jail at 119 E Brumfield Ave, this statewide tool is a fast starting point. It covers all counties and is available any time without a records request.

The ISP NIBRS initiative page provides crime reporting data for all Indiana counties, including Dubois County. This page shows the county's compliance status with NIBRS reporting standards and includes contact information for each county sheriff. Crime statistics from Dubois County are available through the statewide NIBRS dataset that ISP publishes each year.

For questions about the Indiana Access to Public Records Act and how it applies to your request in Dubois County, the Indiana Public Access Counselor offers free guidance. Their office at (317) 233-9435 handles complaints and advisory opinions at no cost to the public.

Nearby Counties

Dubois County sits in southwestern Indiana and borders several surrounding counties. Each has its own sheriff and records process. Use the county where an incident occurred to find the right agency.