FOIA Request to Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Hoosier State Today to the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks access to comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023 under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq. The media organization has requested that these records be provided in an electronic format.
The specific data points requested include the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates of crimes.
Hoosier State Today emphasizes its role in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of public record access in holding public institutions accountable. The organization also requests a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional entity.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
