Anderson Released Inmates Search

Released inmates in Anderson are tracked through the Madison County jail system, since the Madison County Sheriff runs the facility that serves the city. Anderson is the Madison County seat and the largest city in the county. People arrested in Anderson go to the county jail facility. This page covers the tools for searching released inmates connected to Anderson, from the county inmate search and VINE system to the Indiana Offender Locator for people transferred to state prison after a Madison County conviction.

Madison County Jail - Released Inmates Search

The Madison County Sheriff operates the jail at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016. The main phone for the sheriff's office is 765-646-9285. Department information is available at sheriffofmadisoncounty.com. Madison County has a dedicated inmate search portal at madisonjail.org. You can search by name to see who is currently in custody, along with booking dates and charge information.

Under Indiana Code 36-2-13, the county sheriff is legally responsible for jail operations and for maintaining accurate records on all people in custody. Booking records become public once formal charges have been filed. The administrative code at 210 IAC 3-1-6 requires jails to document booking number, intake date and time, name and aliases, last known address, charges, physical description, mug shot, fingerprints, and next of kin. Those records make up the official jail file for each person held in custody.

The Madison County Jail sits in Anderson itself, which is common for county seat cities. That means people arrested anywhere in Madison County, whether by Anderson Police or county deputies, are booked at this facility. The county inmate search at madisonjail.org is the main starting point for any Anderson-area released inmate lookup.

If a person's name does not appear in the county system, they may have been released, transferred to state custody, or their name may be entered differently. Check VINE for a real-time status, and use the Indiana Offender Locator if they were transferred to a state facility after sentencing.

Anderson Police Department Records

The Anderson Police Department (APD) is headquartered at 1040 Main Street, Anderson, IN 46016. The main line is (765) 648-6700. Records requests go to (765) 648-6701 or by email to apdrecords@cityofanderson.com. General department and city information is available at cityofandersonpolice.com.

The image below is captured from the Anderson Police Department website, where department contacts and records request information are available.

The APD records division handles incident reports and public document requests for activity within the city. Jail booking records after an arrest are held separately by the Madison County Sheriff.

APD makes arrests within Anderson city limits. People arrested by APD officers go to the Madison County Jail. The city does not run a separate lockup. After the arrest, the sheriff holds custody. If you need an incident report from APD and a jail record from the county, you will need to contact each agency separately. Both are public records under Indiana law, but they are maintained by different offices.

VINE and Indiana SAVIN for Released Inmates

Madison County participates in the VINE system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). Visit VINELink for Indiana and select Madison County to search by name. Results show whether a person is currently in custody or has been released. You can also register to get automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a specific person's status changes. The VINE phone line at 866-959-8463 is available 24 hours a day. No account is needed for a basic search.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov covers both county jails and Indiana state prisons. If someone is transferred from the Madison County Jail to a state facility after sentencing, SAVIN tracks that move and can alert registered users. Search by offender name, offender ID, or case number. A partial last name is enough to start. SAVIN is most useful when you are not sure whether someone is still in county custody or has moved to a state prison.

Both VINE and SAVIN are free and confidential. You do not need to explain why you are searching. For people in Anderson trying to track someone who may have moved between custody systems, SAVIN is often the most complete tool because it links county jails and state prisons in one search.

Indiana Offender Locator - State Prison Records

Anderson residents convicted of felonies and sentenced to more than one year in prison are transferred to Indiana Department of Correction custody after their sentencing. At that point, the Madison County Jail record shows a transfer status. The Indiana Offender Locator is the right tool for finding them in the state system. It covers all people currently in IDOC custody and those recently released from state facilities.

Search by first and last name. Results include the facility name, DOC number, and projected release information. The Offender Locator is free and does not require an account. The Pendleton Correctional Facility, located just outside Anderson in Madison County, is one of the largest IDOC facilities in Indiana. People from Anderson and Madison County are commonly held there, though IDOC can assign inmates to any facility in the state system.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, IDOC is required to maintain records on all state offenders, including facility assignments and release information. For formal documentation, submit a request through the IDOC offender records request page. That process takes longer than a name search but produces an official record.

Court Records and Public Access

Criminal cases from Anderson go through Madison Circuit Court or Madison Superior Court, which are based in Anderson as the county seat. Court records for those cases are searchable through Indiana Courts MyCase. You can search by name or case number and view charges, filings, hearings, and case outcomes. MyCase is free and does not require you to log in or visit the courthouse in person. Older records that are not in the online system may need to be requested directly from the clerk's office.

For a formal criminal history report, the Indiana State Police offers a limited criminal history search for $16.32 online or $15 by mail. Start at the ISP Criminal History page. The report covers felony and certain misdemeanor arrests across Indiana courts. Mail requests go to Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check, P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6188, and must be paid by money order made out to State of Indiana.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives anyone the right to inspect most public records held by government agencies. The exceptions at IC 5-14-3-4 cover things like active investigation files and records that could affect jail security. Most standard booking records and court case data are publicly available once charges have been filed.

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal is a statewide multi-county search tool. Check the current list of participating counties to see if Madison County is included. If so, you can search across multiple counties in one session through that platform.

Sex Offender Registry in Anderson

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net lists registered offenders in the Anderson and Madison County area. People released from jail or prison with qualifying convictions must register with the Madison County Sheriff after returning to the area. You can search by city name or by the 46013 or 46016 ZIP codes for targeted results. The registry shows current registered addresses and offense information. It is updated regularly and accessible to the public at no cost.

Anderson's proximity to the Pendleton Correctional Facility means the city sees more returning prisoners than many similarly sized Indiana cities. Some of those individuals register in Anderson or elsewhere in Madison County after their release. The sex offender registry reflects those who are registered and current in their registration status.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Indiana cities also have released inmate search information pages.