Search Scott County Police Blotter Records
Scott County police blotter and arrest records are maintained by the Scott County Sheriff's Office in Scottsburg, Indiana. The Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster with current booking data, including mugshots, booking numbers, and charges. This page explains how to access Scott County police blotter records, submit records requests, find court data, and look up jail and arrest information.
Scott County Quick Facts
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jerry Goodin heads the Scott County Sheriff's Office at 111 S. Main St in Scottsburg. The Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and handles police blotter records for all incidents outside incorporated town limits. Scott County covers roughly 190 square miles of rural countryside about 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. The Sheriff's Office handles calls for service across this area and maintains public arrest and booking records through an online roster.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office publishes one of the more detailed online inmate rosters in Indiana. The roster at scottcountysheriff.org/roster.php shows current inmates with mugshots, booking numbers, booking dates, and specific charges. This is useful for tracking recent arrests without making a formal request. A released inmates list is also available at the same site. The Sheriff's Office takes an open approach to public information, stating that "an informed public is a safer public."
The full Sheriff's Office website at scottcountysheriff.org has contact information and links to the inmate roster, 48-hour release list, and other public resources. The Scott County government portal at scottcounty.in.gov covers other county offices and services.
| Sheriff | Jerry Goodin |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S. Main St, Scottsburg, IN 47170 |
| Website | scottcountysheriff.org |
| Inmate Roster | Online (with mugshots) |
How to Request Scott County Police Blotter Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), codified at Indiana Code § 5-14-3, gives you the right to request police blotter records from the Scott County Sheriff's Office. You don't have to give a reason. Written requests must be acknowledged within seven days. In-person or verbal requests get a response within 24 hours under Indiana law.
For blotter records from county incidents, contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office directly. You can also check the online inmate roster first, since it shows detailed booking information including charges and booking dates. For incidents inside Scottsburg or other town limits, the local police department that handled the call keeps its own records. Contact the relevant city police for those incidents.
Send written requests to 111 S. Main St, Scottsburg, IN 47170. Include as much identifying detail as you can: date of the incident, location, type of incident, and any names or case numbers you have. This helps staff locate the right records faster. Agencies can charge $0.10 per page for paper copies under Indiana law.
Note: Active investigation records may be withheld if releasing them would harm the case under Indiana Code § 5-14-3-4.
Indiana State Police Resources for Scott County
The Indiana State Police patrol state highways in Scott County and maintain separate records for incidents under ISP jurisdiction. For crashes or incidents on state roads through Scott County, ISP may hold the primary report. Use the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra to submit an online records request for ISP documents. The portal is the fastest way to reach ISP for state highway incidents in Scott County.
The ISP NIBRS program tracks crime reporting compliance across Indiana agencies. Submit your ISP records request through the online portal for the quickest response. For incidents that clearly happened within county jurisdiction rather than on a state highway, the Sheriff's Office is the right contact. If you're unsure, you can contact either office and ask which agency handled the call.
Scott County Court Records
Blotter entries that result in criminal charges can be tracked through Indiana's court system. The free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov lets you look up Scott County cases by name or case number. Scott County Circuit Court cases in Scottsburg appear in this system along with courts across Indiana.
MyCase shows charges filed, court dates, and how cases ended. If an arrest from the Scott County inmate roster or blotter led to a criminal charge, it will be visible in MyCase once the prosecutor files. This connects blotter data to legal outcomes. Note that court records and police blotter records come from different offices. The court clerk handles court records. The Sheriff's Office handles blotter and arrest data. Both are public.
Accident Reports in Scott County
Crash reports from Scott County are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This is the statewide Indiana portal for accident reports from law enforcement agencies. Reports typically cost $5 to $12 depending on how you access them. The Scott County Sheriff's Office and local police use standard Indiana crash report formats, and those reports flow into BuyCrash once submitted.
Search by report number, crash date, or driver names. Reports become available a few days after the officer submits them. For crashes on I-65 or other state roads in Scott County, ISP may hold the primary crash report. Those are also available through BuyCrash. If a report doesn't appear online, call the agency that responded to the crash for a direct copy.
Scott County Jail and Inmate Records
The Scott County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains a detailed online roster. The current inmate list at scottcountysheriff.org/roster.php shows names, mugshots, booking numbers, booking dates, and charges for all current inmates. This level of detail is more than most Indiana counties publish online. A separate list of people released within the past 48 hours is at scottcountysheriff.org/roster-choose.
Recent booking data from the inmate roster shows the kinds of charges being processed. Drug-related offenses, assault, and warrant service cases appear regularly. For more detailed information on a specific case, contact the Sheriff's Office directly or use the Indiana Jail Lookup at public.indianajail.gov for statewide booking data. The online roster is the most complete and current source for Scott County specifically.
Note: Mugshots and booking information are public records in Indiana. Release timing can vary, so the online roster may lag by a few hours.
Indiana Public Records Law in Scott County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs all public records access in Scott County. Blotter records, booking data, and arrest information are generally public under this law. The Scott County Sheriff's Office reflects this approach with its online inmate roster and stated commitment to open access to daily operations. Names, charges, booking dates, and general incident information are available to any member of the public.
Agencies must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. Records must then be produced within a reasonable time based on the scope of the request. Standard copying fees are $0.10 per page for paper copies. Records already posted online are free to access. If you are denied records or think you were charged excessive fees, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC provides free guidance and can issue informal opinions on records disputes. You don't need to give your name to request public records in Indiana.
Cities and Towns in Scott County
Scott County includes Scottsburg (the county seat), Austin, Lexington, and other small communities. Scottsburg and Austin both have local police departments that handle blotter records inside their city limits. The Sheriff's Office handles all county areas outside town boundaries.
No cities in Scott County meet the 25,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For blotter records from Austin or other towns, contact the local police department or the Scott County Sheriff's Office directly.
Nearby Counties
Scott County is in southern Indiana near the Kentucky border. If an incident happened close to a county line, the adjoining county may hold the report. Identify which county the location falls in before requesting records.