Hardin County Sheriff's Office - Records Division

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Copy of Reports

How much do reports cost?
Most reports are available to the public at a cost of $5.00 per report. For reports larger than 20 pages, an additional .25 cents per additional page will be charged. If you need a copy of a picture disc, an extra charge of $15.00 per disc plus postage will be added to the fee.

Can I mail a request for a report?
Yes, you can mail in a request for a report. Please include your contact information, phone number, and a check or money order for $5.00, payable to the Hardin County Sheriff, with your report request. Most reports will be $5.00, but if they require additional fees, you will be contacted by the Sheriff's Office prior to mailing the requested report.

Can anyone get a report on any person?
Yes. The Sheriff's Office can not arbitrarily run scans to find out case numbers or to determine if a person was involved in an incident.

Do I need a case number to get a report copy?
No. Having a case number is preferred, but if you know the time, location, and nature of the incident, the Sheriff's Office can look it up for you.

Are all reports open to the public?
No. If a case is currently under investigation, has gone to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution, or if the case involves a juvenile as being a suspect or arrested, the report will not be released and no information in the report will be given out.

 

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Sheriff's Office
Contact Information

Toll Free: 800-568-4373
Phone: 641-939-8189
Fax: 641-939-8249
After Hours Fax: 641-939-8209

Emergency Number: 911

Hardin County
Law Enforcement Center
1116 - 14th Ave.
Eldora, Iowa 50627

Administrative Office Hours:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday

Sheriff
Timothy Smith