Note that third-party databases frequently update their systems, and the availability of older records is not guaranteed. ## Official Alternative Sources for Kokomo Arrest Records While third-party websites like Bustednewspaper compile public booking information, they are not official law enforcement databases. For official, up-to-date, and certified records, you should consult local government resources. ### Howard County Sheriff's Office The Howard County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency responsible for managing the county jail and maintaining custody records. They provide official inmate rosters and booking logs. You can contact the Sheriff’s Office directly or visit their official website to check current jail bookings in the Kokomo area.
### Kokomo Police Department For arrests made specifically within the city limits of Kokomo, the Kokomo Police Department generates the initial arrest reports. Public records requests can be submitted to the department to obtain official police reports, subject to state public records laws. ### Indiana Court Records (MyCase) To view the legal status of an arrest, court dates, and final dispositions, the Indiana Supreme Court administration operates the MyCase online system. This free public database allows you to search by name, case number, or attorney to find criminal court cases filed in Howard County and throughout Indiana. ## Understanding Public Arrest Records Arrest records and booking photos published on the internet are matters of public record. However, an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
If an arrest record has been expunged, sealed, or dismissed by a court, official state databases will reflect this change. Third-party websites may not update automatically, and individuals may need to contact those platforms directly to request the removal of outdated or expunged information.
