Search Kokomo Jail Mugshots
Kokomo jail mugshots are processed and held by the Howard County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail at 1800 W. Markland Ave in Kokomo. Kokomo is both the county seat and the largest city in Howard County, and all arrests made there flow through this facility. When Kokomo Police officers arrest someone, the person is booked at the Howard County Jail, which includes a booking photograph under IC 36-2-13-5. Howard County participates in the Indiana INjail statewide portal, making current inmate records searchable online. Arrest records are public under IC 5-14-3-5.
Kokomo Quick Facts
Howard County Sheriff and Jail Operations
The Howard County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 1800 W. Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. The sheriff's main number is 765-457-1105. The sheriff's website is at sheriff.howardcountyin.gov. This is where you call for questions about current inmates, bond, or jail visitation.
Because Howard County participates in the INjail portal, you can often search for current Kokomo inmates online at public.indianajail.gov without calling the jail. The portal shows live booking data including charges and booking dates, and in some cases the booking photo.
The jail handles all of Howard County's bookings, including those from Kokomo Police, Indiana State Police, and county deputies. After booking, a first hearing typically happens within 48 hours. For more detail on the Howard County Jail, see the Howard County page on this site.
Kokomo Police Department Records
The Kokomo Police Department is at City Hall, 100 S. Union Street, Kokomo, IN 46901. The main line is 765-456-7100. Their website is at cityofkokomo.org. For incident reports related to Kokomo arrests, the police department is the starting point.
Kokomo Indiana Police Department homepage, which has contact information and records access for Kokomo arrests and jail mugshots.
City officers handle arrests and prepare incident documentation. After the arrest, the person goes to the Howard County Jail for booking and photographing. The mugshot is a county record held by the Howard County Sheriff. If you need the actual booking photo, contact the sheriff's office at 765-457-1105.
Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-5 gives you the right to request arrest records from city or county agencies. Written requests must be answered within seven days. Both the Kokomo Police and the Howard County Sheriff must honor those requests.
INjail Portal for Kokomo Inmate Search
Howard County's participation in the INjail portal means you can search for current Kokomo jail inmates online. Go to public.indianajail.gov and enter a name. The portal pulls live data from the jail, including charges and in some cases the booking photo. The search is free and requires no account.
Indiana INjail statewide portal for searching Kokomo and Howard County jail mugshots and current inmate booking data.
The portal is updated in real time for current inmates. For older arrests or records of people who have been released, the sheriff's records office or Indiana MyCase are more reliable sources. Historical booking records are not always retained in the live portal.
VINE and Indiana SAVIN
If you need to track when someone at the Howard County Jail is released or transferred, VINE can help. Register at VINELink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text and is available around the clock. The service is free.
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides custody searches across both county jails and state prisons. If you are not sure whether someone is still at the Howard County Jail or has been moved to a state facility, SAVIN can help clarify. For state prison inmates, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is the direct search tool.
Court Records for Kokomo Cases
Kokomo arrests lead to cases in Howard Circuit Court or Howard Superior Court. Indiana's free court records tool, MyCase, lets you search by name or case number. You can see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. MyCase is updated regularly and covers both active and closed cases.
Even after someone is released from the Howard County Jail, the court case stays in MyCase until it closes. This makes it a useful tool for tracking what happened after a Kokomo arrest, beyond what the jail roster shows. For closed cases, MyCase keeps records on file for years.
Records Access and Expungement
Indiana treats arrest records as public under IC 5-14-3-5. Both the Kokomo Police and the Howard County Sheriff must release arrest data including booking photos when asked in writing. IC 5-14-3-4 provides exceptions for active investigations, juvenile records, and other protected categories. Agencies must give a specific reason when denying a request.
Expungement under IC 35-38-5-5 lets courts seal certain past arrest and conviction records. Once granted, those records no longer appear in public searches, including the INjail portal and the sheriff's records. IC 10-13-3-27 governs limited criminal history disclosure, which is a broader and more restricted process. If a records request is wrongly denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac handles complaints. Their opinion on mugshot and warrant access is a useful reference for understanding what you are entitled to receive.
Nearby Cities
Kokomo is the primary qualifying city in Howard County. Other Indiana cities with pages on this site include the following.