Brown County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Brown County, Indiana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Brown County public records: common questions
Where to search Brown County records
Brown County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Circuit Court clerk, court records, marriage and vital records, child support, and election duties. Check current custody through Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information.
- Court casesCircuit Court clerk, court records, marriage and vital records, child support, and election duties
- Current custodyBrown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information
- Statewide recordsUse the Indiana state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Brown County Jail and Sheriff's Office are located at 55 State Road 46 East in Nashville, Indiana.
- The Brown County Clerk's Office is at 20 East Main Street in Nashville and serves as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court.
- The Clerk's Office maintains court records, marriage licenses, vital records, child-support payments, election petitions, ballots, and related court financial records.
- The Brown County Circuit Court is located in the historic Brown County Courthouse in Nashville.
- The Brown County Jail uses lobby kiosks and external services for inmate phone cards and commissary, and the county provides a video-kiosk visitation system.
- The county identifies the Town of Nashville as a separate road-maintenance jurisdiction and distinguishes county roads from state roads, conservancy-district roads, and private roads.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Circuit Court clerk, court records, marriage and vital records, child support, and election duties | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County, Town of Nashville, state-road, conservancy-district, and private-road jurisdiction information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Brown County official source (browncounty-in.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Brown County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Brown County has 15,777 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 18-013
- Population
- 15,777 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Brown County Jail and Sheriff's Office are located at 55 State Road 46 East in Nashville, Indiana.
- Local detail
- The Brown County Clerk's Office is at 20 East Main Street in Nashville and serves as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court.
- Local detail
- The Clerk's Office maintains court records, marriage licenses, vital records, child-support payments, election petitions, ballots, and related court financial records.
- Local detail
- The Brown County Circuit Court is located in the historic Brown County Courthouse in Nashville.
- Local detail
- The Brown County Jail uses lobby kiosks and external services for inmate phone cards and commissary, and the county provides a video-kiosk visitation system.
- Local detail
- The county identifies the Town of Nashville as a separate road-maintenance jurisdiction and distinguishes county roads from state roads, conservancy-district roads, and private roads.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Brown County Jail and Sheriff's Office are located at 55 State Road 46 East in Nashville, Indiana.
- Local detail: The Brown County Clerk's Office is at 20 East Main Street in Nashville and serves as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court.
- Local detail: The Clerk's Office maintains court records, marriage licenses, vital records, child-support payments, election petitions, ballots, and related court financial records.
How do I contact the Brown County Clerk about a court record, marriage license, vital record, or child-support payment?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Brown County Clerk about a court record, marriage license, vital record, or child-support payment depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
Where is the Brown County Circuit Court and how do I find local court rules or case information?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Brown County Circuit Court and how do I find local court rules or case information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
How can I find out whether someone is held in the Brown County Jail?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find out whether someone is held in the Brown County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
How do Brown County Jail phone cards, commissary, and video visitation work?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Brown County Jail phone cards, commissary, and video visitation work depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
Which agency maintains a road inside Nashville, Brown County, a conservancy district, or a private subdivision?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency maintains a road inside Nashville, Brown County, a conservancy district, or a private subdivision depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
How do Brown County Sheriff's services differ from Town of Nashville police or municipal services?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Brown County Sheriff's services differ from Town of Nashville police or municipal services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
How do I pay a Brown County bond or obtain information about a warrant?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I pay a Brown County bond or obtain information about a warrant depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
How can I request Brown County public records or election-related documents?
For Brown County, start with County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information and Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Brown County public records or election-related documents depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Brown County Sheriff's Office operates or administers the Brown County Jail at 55 State Road 46 East. The reviewed sources provide jail services and visitation information but do not establish all transfer or sentencing arrangements. Municipal: The Town of Nashville has separate municipal authority, including maintenance of roads within town limits. Brown County also identifies township and conservancy-district jurisdictions that may affect local services and roads.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Brown County court and felony records
Start with Circuit Court clerk, court records, marriage and vital records, child support, and election duties for the official Brown County court path. County: Brown County government and sheriff services cover county territory outside incorporated municipal limits and other agency jurisdictions. County administration offices are in Nashville. Court: Brown County has a Circuit Court with court records maintained by the elected County Clerk. Indiana state law controls the court's subject-matter and territorial jurisdiction; municipal and township matters may be separate.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use County sheriff, law-enforcement contact, and public-safety information. The jail pages describe phone, commissary, and visitation services but do not provide a complete public inmate roster or current population figure.
Brown County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with Brown County Jail location, inmate phone cards, commissary, and custody contact information. The reviewed official sources do not provide a single current map of Brown County, Town of Nashville, township, conservancy-district, and sheriff-service boundaries.
Indiana state-level record sources
Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Brown County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
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Official Brown County and Indiana record sources
For an official starting point, use County, Town of Nashville, state-road, conservancy-district, and private-road jurisdiction information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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