Access Sullivan County Police Blotter Records
Sullivan County police blotter records are maintained by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in Sullivan, Indiana, a small county in southwestern Indiana near the Illinois border. The Sheriff's Office accepts records requests by email, phone, and in-person visits for incident reports and CAD logs. Accident reports follow a separate process through BuyCrash. This page covers how to get blotter records, what agencies hold them, and what tools are available.
Sullivan County Quick Facts
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is the main agency for police blotter records across Sullivan County. Administration is based at 24 S State St in Sullivan, while the jail operates out of 77 E Justice Dr in the same city. Administrative staff works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The jail stays open 24 hours. The Sheriff's Office handles all calls in unincorporated parts of the county and works alongside the Sullivan City Police Department for incidents inside the city.
The office has made records requests fairly straightforward. Email is the accepted method for incident reports and CAD reports. The dedicated records email is reports@sullivancounty.in.gov. When you send a request, include as much detail as possible about the incident you need, such as the date, location, type of call, and any names you have. The office may follow up by email if more information is needed before they can pull the record. Not all incident reports can be released, particularly those involving open investigations or protected categories under state law.
A tip line is available at 1-800-589-0805 for anonymous tips, and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-238-TIPS. These lines are for reporting suspected criminal activity, not for records requests. For records, use the email or phone channels listed above.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office page on the county website provides contact information and links to divisions within the department.
The county portal for the Sheriff's Office includes links to the records request process, jail division, and dispatch, which helps you find the right contact within the department.
| Admin Address | 24 S State St, Sullivan, IN 47882 |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 77 E Justice Dr, Sullivan, IN 47882 |
| Phone | (812) 268-4308 |
| Records Email | reports@sullivancounty.in.gov |
| Tip Line | 1-800-589-0805 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Admin); Jail 24 hours |
How to Request Sullivan County Police Blotter Records
Indiana Code § 5-14-3, the state's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), gives you the right to request police blotter records from Sullivan County agencies. You don't need to give a reason for your request. Written requests must get an acknowledgment within seven days. In-person or phone requests are addressed within 24 hours.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office accepts email requests for incident reports and CAD reports at reports@sullivancounty.in.gov. This is the most direct way to reach the records staff. The office specifically states on its website that email is the preferred method for non-accident records. Provide the incident date, location, parties involved, and any report number you have. The office may ask for more detail if your initial request is too vague to locate the record.
The records page at sullivancounty.in.gov outlines the county's process for obtaining incident and accident reports. Reviewing that page before you request can save time. It confirms what the office needs from you and notes that not every incident report is releasable.
For incidents inside Sullivan city limits, the Sullivan City Police Department handles those reports separately. Contact them directly for in-city calls. The Sheriff's Office can help redirect you if you're unsure which agency covered a call.
If you're denied records without a clear legal basis, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013 provides free assistance reviewing the denial.
Note: Some incident reports are not available for release if they involve ongoing investigations or exempt categories under Indiana Code § 5-14-3-4.
Indiana State Police Resources for Sullivan County
The Indiana State Police covers state highways in Sullivan County and maintains separate records for incidents within ISP jurisdiction. For accidents on state routes, ISP may hold the primary crash report. Contact ISP through their APRA portal for those records.
Submit requests for ISP records through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This online form goes directly to ISP records staff and is the fastest path for state highway incident reports in Sullivan County. The ISP website at in.gov/isp also has crime data, NIBRS summaries, and agency contacts.
Sullivan County participates in NIBRS reporting. Crime data is submitted to the Indiana State Police and published through the ISP NIBRS initiative page. These county-level summaries cover broad crime categories and trends. They don't include individual incident reports or identifiable case data.
ISP troopers in this part of southwestern Indiana patrol state roads and handle incidents outside local police jurisdiction. If you're not sure whether ISP or the Sheriff handled a call, contacting either agency first is fine. They can direct you to the right office.
Sullivan County Court Records
Arrests from Sullivan County police blotter entries lead to court cases once charges are filed. Search Sullivan County court records through the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov. This free tool covers Sullivan County Circuit Court and Superior Court in Sullivan. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.
MyCase links police blotter data to court outcomes. If someone was arrested based on a blotter entry, their court case appears in MyCase after the prosecutor files charges. This lets you trace what happened after the initial police contact. Court records and blotter records are separate. Blotter data comes from law enforcement. Court records come from the court clerk. Visit the Sullivan County Clerk's office for documents that aren't in MyCase.
Accident Reports in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office uses BuyCrash for accident report sales. The county's records page states directly that accident reports must be purchased at buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com for $12.00 each. This applies to crashes investigated by the Sheriff's Office. Local police department accident reports may also be on BuyCrash.
BuyCrash is the statewide accident report portal used by most Indiana law enforcement agencies. Search by report number, crash date, or names of the parties. Reports are typically available once the officer files them, which can take up to ten days in some cases. ISP crash reports from state roads in Sullivan County are also available through BuyCrash. Credit and debit cards are accepted for online purchases. If you can't find a report there, call the Sheriff's Office at (812) 268-4308 to ask about the specific crash.
Note: Accident reports are sold through BuyCrash, not through email requests to the Sheriff's Office. For non-accident incident reports, use the email method at reports@sullivancounty.in.gov.
Sullivan County Jail and Inmate Records
The Sullivan County Jail operates out of 77 E Justice Dr in Sullivan and is run by the Sheriff's Office. The jail is open 24 hours. Booking records are public under APRA. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (812) 268-4308 to ask about current or recent inmates. The jail division page at sullivancounty.in.gov may have additional information about the jail operation.
The statewide Indiana Jail Lookup portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates booking data from county jails across Indiana. Sullivan County may have data there as well. Search by name to find recent bookings. This portal is free. For the most current and reliable data, calling the jail directly at (812) 268-4308 is the best approach. Jail staff can confirm an inmate's status and booking date, both of which are public information under Indiana law.
Indiana Public Records Law and Sullivan County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 controls access to police blotter records in Sullivan County. Under this law, blotter data is generally public. Names, times, locations, and the nature of incidents are disclosable. Investigatory records tied to open cases may be withheld. Personal information such as Social Security numbers and medical data is redacted before release.
Sullivan County agencies must acknowledge written records requests within seven calendar days. If you're denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor offers free review of the denial at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC issues informal opinions and often helps resolve disputes without court involvement. If the PAC opinion doesn't lead to resolution, you may pursue enforcement through circuit court. Paper copying fees are $0.10 per page under state law. You don't need to identify yourself or explain your purpose when requesting records.
Cities and Towns in Sullivan County
Sullivan County includes the city of Sullivan as the county seat and county's largest city. Other communities include Farmersburg, Hymera, Dugger, and Carlisle. Each city or town with a police department handles blotter records for calls inside its limits separately from the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office covers all unincorporated areas of Sullivan County.
None of the cities or towns in Sullivan County meet the 25,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. For blotter records from smaller towns like Farmersburg or Dugger, contact the local police department or the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office can tell you which agency responded to a given incident.
Nearby Counties
Sullivan County borders Greene, Vigo, Knox, and Martin counties in Indiana, as well as the Illinois state line to the west. If an incident happened near a county line, check the correct county before requesting records.