Goshen Released Inmates Lookup

Goshen released inmates are booked and held at the Elkhart County Jail, which the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department operates out of Goshen. As the county seat of Elkhart County, Goshen is where the jail and most county law enforcement functions are based. This page explains how to search Goshen released inmates through the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, how to use VINE and SAVIN notifications for Elkhart County, and what state tools are available when someone moves from the county jail to an Indiana Department of Correction facility.

Elkhart County Jail - Goshen Released Inmates

The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department runs the county jail and keeps all custody records for people booked in the county. Elkhart County is a participating county in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov. To search, go to that site and select Elkhart County from the county list. Enter the person's name and the portal returns current booking data, charges, and custody status. When someone is released, that update appears in the system once the jail staff logs it. The portal is free and does not require a login.

The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department website at elkhartcountysheriff.com has department contact information and general jail services. For direct inmate inquiries, the statewide portal is a faster starting point than calling the jail during busy periods. Under Indiana Code IC 36-2-13, the Elkhart County Sheriff holds legal responsibility for all jail records and inmate custody in the county, including everyone arrested in Goshen.

Full details on the Elkhart County jail system, VINE notifications, and county-level search tools are on the Elkhart County released inmates page.

Goshen Police Department

The Goshen Police Department is at 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen, IN 46528. Their main line is 574-533-8661. You can also reach them by email at police@goshencity.com. The department's website at goshen.in.gov/government/departments/police covers department contacts, services, and general information. GPD handles arrests within city limits, and all bookings go to the Elkhart County Jail where the sheriff's system takes over.

The image below is from the Goshen Police Department page, showing the city's law enforcement agency and how to reach them.

If you need an incident report from a GPD arrest, contact the department directly. Booking records and released inmates data come from the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office, not the city police.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives anyone the right to review public records from city agencies, including GPD. Most arrest reports and incident records are public. Some details may be withheld under exemptions in IC 5-14-3-4 if they relate to active investigations.

VINE and SAVIN for Elkhart County

Indiana VINE covers the Elkhart County Jail and sends automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone is released, transferred, or has any update, you get notified by phone, text, or email. Register at VINELink for Indiana or call 866-959-8463. That phone line is available 24 hours a day. The service is free and you do not need to give a reason for registering. It is a reliable way to stay informed without manually checking the jail portal.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov works alongside VINE and extends coverage to IDOC state prisons. If someone convicted in Elkhart County is sent to a state facility, SAVIN continues tracking their status and your alert stays active. Search by name, offender ID, or case number. Both services are free and available to anyone, not just crime victims.

Indiana Offender Locator - State Prison Records

Elkhart County residents convicted of felonies may serve their sentences at an IDOC facility rather than the county jail. When they transfer to state custody, the county jail portal may no longer show them as active. The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers people in state prison and recently released from IDOC facilities. Search by first and last name to see current facility, sentence details, and expected release date. The tool is free and requires no account.

Under 210 IAC 3-1-6, IDOC must maintain records about people in state custody, including release date information. For formal records from IDOC, the IDOC offender records page explains how to submit a written request. Some Elkhart County inmates are held at the Westville Correctional Facility in LaPorte County, which is about 30 miles west of Goshen.

Court Records and Criminal History in Goshen

Elkhart County criminal cases go through the courts in Goshen. Indiana Courts MyCase covers all Indiana courts and lets you search Elkhart County case records for free by name or case number. Results include charge filings, hearing dates, sentencing outcomes, and dispositions. This is the right place to check if you want to know what happened in court after an arrest in Goshen. Most records are online, though some older cases may require an in-person request at the courthouse.

The Indiana State Police limited criminal history check through the ISP criminal history page covers felony and misdemeanor arrests statewide. The cost is $16.32 online or $15 by mail. The report draws from all Indiana counties, not just Elkhart, and is more comprehensive than a jail portal search for building a documented record. It is based on name, date of birth, and identifying details.

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at iCrimeWatch for Indiana lists registered sex offenders in Elkhart County by name, city, or ZIP. People required to register must do so with the sheriff after release from any facility. Search Goshen specifically to see registrants in the city. The registry is separate from the jail inmate lookup and is free to use.

Nearby Cities

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