Public Records In Indiana

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Summary

Arrest warrants and probable cause affidavits are generally public records in Indiana. Exceptions include ongoing investigations, juvenile records, and sealed documents. Sealed records might contain sensitive information, protect identities, or be sealed by court order. For property seized from your home, you can request an inventory list from the law enforcement agency.

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Walton, IN
In Indiana, arrest warrants and probable cause affidavits are generally considered public records. However, there may be exceptions, such as:
- Ongoing investigations
- Juvenile records
- Sealed documents
You can request these records from the local courthouse or law enforcement agency.
What and why would they be sealed. This is for a case that is closed. What about what property they took from your home?
Records might be sealed due to:
- Sensitive information
- Protecting identities
- Court order
Seizure of property usually requires a warrant. In Indiana, you can request an inventory list from the law enforcement agency.
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