St. Joseph County warrants, IN – Inquiring about a Person's Criminal History

 St. Joseph County warrants and additional criminal history information can be obtained with a relative ease. Whether you need reassurance that your new fiancé is telling you the truth about his or her past, or you want to see what is publically available about your own not-so-stellar background, a check of the county files can promise you piece of mind.

Looking for the County's wanted people

You can conduct an online St. Joseph County warrant search by last name using the police department database. Any data on juveniles will most likely not be included in the search because it cannot legally be released to the public. If you have detailed questions about your inquiry, you may contact the Warrant Division of the county jail at 574-235-9756.

Searching for a person's incarceration history

St. Joseph County arrest records can be obtained through the local inmate database, which will list any individuals detained in the county. You can use the person’s name, birth date, and several other qualifiers to pull the records. You may also contact the Jail Division at 574-235-9756 for questions.

Statewide databases

You can search Indiana arrest records on the State Department of Corrections website. Felony and Class A misdemeanor charges can also be tracked in the state police database.

How to get copies of St. Joseph County court records

It is very easy to pull the county's court records showing a person’s prior prosecutions and convictions. These files are maintained by the Clerk of Court. The county has two superior courts, a circuit court, and a traffic and misdemeanor court. A thorough search will require you to contact the clerk of each and file a Freedom of Information Act request for cases related to the individual you are researching. The request can be a very brief letter, but it will need to contain the name and any other information you may know about the person. You should submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope with each request. There may be a fee associated with this service. Address your request to:

Superior Court – Mishawaka County Services Building 219 Lincolnway West Mishawaka IN 46554 574-256-6202

Superior Court – South Bend Main Court House, 101 S. Main Street (1^st Floor) South Bend, IN 46601 574-235-5484

Circuit Court – 101 S. Main Street (2^nd Floor) South Bend IN 46601 574-235-9679 

Traffic and Misdemeanor Court 112 S. Lafayette Street (2^nd Floor) South Bend IN 46601 574-235-9100

Information may also be available online through the state’s case management system. The Odyssey system lets you conduct a search by name, and it will include names that are similar to what you have entered even if you do not know the exact spelling.

Tracing registered sex offenders

A criminal records search should also include a look at the sex offender registry. The county registry may be searched online. You can also request that you be notified by email if a sex offender moves within one mile of any specific address within the county.