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 Criminal Records, BCI, FBI UCR, NSOPW

Indiana Criminal Records

A full U.S. criminal-history picture needs three layers: the Indiana Bureau of Criminal Identification (fingerprint record), the FBI Interstate Identification Index (III) for multi-state history, and the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) for registry status.

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Indiana Criminal Records at a Glance

Indiana criminal records are maintained by the Indiana State Police (ISP). A Limited Criminal History search is based on name, date of birth, race, and gender. ISP provides online limited criminal history searches and full fingerprint-based criminal history reports. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Directory provides public notification information. Court records are access

1Indiana Statewide Criminal Search Resources

2Indiana County Sheriff Reports & Criminal Records

Indiana’s publicly available Limited Criminal History contains only felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests. Lower-level misdemeanors, infractions, and other minor offenses do not appear. This means a Limited Criminal History search can come back clean even if the person has a record of lesser offenses.

3Federal & National Authoritative Sources

These federal and national sources complement Indiana's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Indiana state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.

NSOPW, National Sex Offender Public Website
The Department of Justice's single national search across every state, territory, and tribal registry. Authoritative for offender status but does not include every historical conviction.
https://www.nsopw.gov/ (nsopw.gov)
FBI, Identity History Summary Check
How to request your own FBI rap sheet (CJIS Identity History Summary) under Title 28 CFR § 16.30, 16.34. $18 fee, fingerprint submission required.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/need-an-fbi-service-or-more-information/identity-history-summary-checks (fbi.gov)
FBI UCR, Uniform Crime Reporting
The FBI's aggregate crime statistics program. Useful for context on offense frequency but not a record of individual persons.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/ (ucr.fbi.gov)
 Frequently Asked Questions

Indiana Criminal Records, FAQ

Is there a single nationwide criminal record search?

No public one. The FBI's Interstate Identification Index (III) is nationwide but is only accessible to law enforcement agencies and approved employers under Public Law 92-544. Individuals can order their own rap sheet through the CJIS Identity History Summary service.

What is the difference between state and FBI record checks?

A state check searches one state's conviction database. The FBI III check searches every state that participates in III. Both are fingerprint-based.

Can arrests without conviction appear on a background check?

Yes, on some. State BCI responses vary, a few states return arrests without disposition for up to seven years, others redact non-conviction arrests. The FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681c) caps non-conviction arrests on consumer reports at 7 years.

How long does an expungement take?

It is a court process governed by state statute, typically 60 - 180 days from petition to order, plus another 60 - 90 days for agency updates.

 Last reviewed: April 2026  Updated: April 2026  Cite as: www.publicrecordcenter.com/indiana_criminal_records.htm