The Delaware County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held at the county jail in Muncie, Indiana. DelawareCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the official county jail portal, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and find booking details. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, which is published through Indiana's statewide INjail Public Access portal and updated as bookings and releases are processed.
Search Current Inmates in Delaware County Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held at the Delaware County Jail.
Online Search
- Visit the INjail Public Access portal, which is Indiana's statewide county jail lookup system.
- Select Delaware County from the county list or enter the inmate's last name and first name in the search fields.
- You can also enter a date of birth to narrow results.
- Click "Search" to view matching records.
Each result typically displays the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and holding status. You can also use DelawareCourt.us to search for publicly available court record information connected to an individual's case.
To search for related court case details — such as hearing dates, case status, or filings — use MyCase, Indiana's statewide court case search tool.
What You Need to Search
- The individual's full legal name (first and last)
- Date of birth (optional but helpful for narrowing results)
- Booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not included on the public jail roster.
By Phone
Call the Delaware County Jail directly to ask whether a specific person is currently in custody. Be prepared to provide the individual's full legal name and date of birth.
In Person
You can visit the jail lobby during regular business hours to inquire about an inmate's custody status.
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Find Delaware County Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Delaware County Jail. During booking, jail staff collect personal information, photograph the individual, record fingerprints, and document the circumstances of the arrest.
A typical booking record includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency (e.g., Muncie Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff's Office)
- Bond amount, if set
Current booking records for Delaware County are accessible through the INjail Public Access portal. If you need records for someone who has already been released, contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office directly — older booking records may require a formal records request.
For individuals who have been transferred to state custody, the Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Database can help locate their current facility assignment and DOC number.
If you need arrest records from the Muncie Police Department, contact their Records Division separately, as city police records are maintained independently from the county jail roster.
Search the Delaware County Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The INjail portal supports two primary search methods for Delaware County inmates:
Search by Name
- Enter the inmate's last name in the "Last Name" field.
- Add the first name to narrow results — this is especially helpful for common surnames.
- Spelling must be exact. The system does not support partial or fuzzy name matching.
Search by Booking Number
- If you have the booking number, enter it directly for the fastest and most precise result.
- Booking numbers are typically assigned at intake and may appear on bond paperwork or court documents.
Tips for Better Results
- Double-check spelling — a single incorrect letter can prevent a match.
- Try searching by last name only if a combined search returns nothing.
- Use the date of birth field to distinguish between individuals with similar names.
If No Results Appear
If your search returns no results, the person may have already been released, transferred to another facility, or booked under a different name variation. In that case:
- Call the jail at (765) 747-7890 to confirm custody status.
- Check the Indiana DOC offender locator if the person may have been moved to state prison.
- Search MyCase for case records that may include the correct legal name or case number.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Delaware County
The Delaware County jail roster on the INjail portal is updated as bookings and releases are processed, but there can be a delay between when an event occurs and when it appears online. Several factors affect timing:
- Booking delays: A newly arrested individual may not appear on the roster immediately. Processing — including intake paperwork, fingerprinting, and photographing — takes time, and the record is typically published only after that process is complete.
- Release delays: An inmate who has bonded out or been released may still appear on the roster briefly until the system is updated.
- Data entry lags: High-volume booking periods (weekends, holidays) can slow updates.
The roster reflects current custody only. Once an individual is released, their record is generally removed from the public-facing roster. The INjail portal is not an archive of all past bookings in Delaware County.
If you need historical booking information or records that are no longer displayed online, contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office to request records. Indiana's public records laws generally allow access to adult booking records, though certain information — such as records involving juveniles, sealed cases, or ongoing investigations — may be restricted.
For a broader criminal history search beyond the jail roster, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History tool provides felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records statewide.