Find Released Inmates in Terre Haute

Terre Haute has more layers to released inmate searches than most Indiana cities. The Vigo County Jail handles local arrests, but Terre Haute is also home to a major state prison and a federal penitentiary. Anyone looking up released inmates in Terre Haute may need to check three separate systems depending on where the person was held. This page covers how each system works, where to search, and how to use Indiana's statewide tools for VINE notifications and criminal history access.

Vigo County Jail - Released Inmates Search

People arrested in Terre Haute go to the Vigo County Jail at 600 West Honey Creek Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802. The Vigo County Sheriff operates the facility. The main sheriff's phone is 812-462-3226. Department information is available at vigosheriff.in.gov. The Vigo County Jail does not appear to participate in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, so the county sheriff's office is the direct point of contact for inmate searches.

For the most current custody status on anyone held in Vigo County, the fastest option is to call the jail directly or to use the VINE system, which links directly to jail management data. VINE is the most reliable way to check whether someone is currently in custody or has recently been released from the Vigo County facility.

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. The administrative code at 210 IAC 3-1-6 sets minimum standards for what county jails must record for every inmate. Booking records become part of the official public record once charges have been filed, and Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-3 gives anyone the right to inspect those records during regular business hours.

Terre Haute is Vigo County's seat and largest city. Nearly all inmate bookings in the county go through this single facility. If someone was arrested anywhere in Vigo County, they will be in this system unless they have been transferred to a state or federal facility.

Terre Haute Police Department

The Terre Haute Police Department (THPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. The main line is (812) 238-1661. The records division can be reached at (812) 244-2560. You can also email the department at police@terrehaute.in.gov, and the records division email is Records@TerreHaute.IN.Gov. General department information is available at terrehaute.in.gov.

The image below is captured from the Indiana State Police Criminal History page, which provides limited criminal history records for Indiana statewide searches.

The ISP criminal history search covers felony and misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana courts and is available to anyone for a fee of $16.32 online or $15 by mail.

Arrests made by THPD result in bookings at the Vigo County Jail. The city does not run a separate city lockup. After an arrest, the person is taken to the county facility and the sheriff takes over custody. If you need THPD incident reports, contact the department directly. Jail and booking records after the arrest are held by the Vigo County Sheriff.

Wabash Valley Correctional Facility - State Prison Releases

Terre Haute is home to the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF), an Indiana Department of Correction state prison located at 6918 E. SR 63, Carlisle, IN 47838, just outside the city. Wabash Valley holds medium and maximum security male offenders from across Indiana. People convicted in Vigo County courts and sentenced to state prison may be assigned to this facility, but IDOC determines placement and inmates can be held anywhere in the state system.

If you are looking for someone who was convicted in Terre Haute and sent to a state facility, use the Indiana Offender Locator. The Offender Locator covers everyone currently in IDOC custody and people recently released from state facilities. Search by first and last name. Results show the facility name, DOC number, and projected release information. The tool is free and does not require an account.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, IDOC maintains records on all state offenders. You can request formal documentation through the IDOC offender records request page. That process takes longer than a name search but produces official records useful for legal or court purposes.

USP Terre Haute - Federal Prison Releases

Terre Haute is also home to the United States Penitentiary Terre Haute (USP Terre Haute), a high-security federal facility. Federal inmates are not tracked by Indiana state systems. To find someone held at a federal facility, use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov. That search covers all federal facilities nationwide. Enter the person's name to find their current facility, projected release date, and register number.

Federal inmates are held under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice, not the State of Indiana or Vigo County. The Indiana Offender Locator and VINE do not cover federal facilities. If you are not sure whether someone is in state or federal custody, check both systems. A person sentenced in federal court in Indiana goes to a federal facility. A person sentenced in Indiana state court goes to IDOC.

The Federal Correctional Complex at Terre Haute includes multiple facilities. People held there were convicted of federal crimes and serve federal time. Release from federal custody follows federal rules and timelines, which are separate from Indiana state processes.

VINE and Indiana SAVIN Notifications

Vigo County participates in the VINE system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). Visit VINELink for Indiana and select Vigo County to search for anyone currently in local custody or to check on a recent release. You can also register to receive automatic alerts by phone, text, or email whenever a specific person's custody status changes. The VINE phone line at 866-959-8463 is available 24 hours a day. No account or fee is needed for a basic search.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov covers both county jails and Indiana state prisons. If someone held at the Vigo County Jail is sentenced and transferred to Wabash Valley or another state facility, SAVIN tracks that transition and can alert registered users. You can search by offender name, offender ID, or case number. SAVIN is the best tool when a person may have moved from county to state custody and you are not sure which system currently holds them.

Neither VINE nor SAVIN covers federal facilities. For anyone held at USP Terre Haute, only the federal BOP system applies.

Court Records and Criminal History

Criminal cases from Terre Haute go through Vigo Circuit Court or Vigo Superior Court. Court records for those cases are available through Indiana Courts MyCase. You can search by name or case number and see charges, filings, hearings, and dispositions. MyCase is free and open to the public without a login. Federal criminal cases are in the federal court system and do not appear on MyCase.

For a formal criminal history report, the Indiana State Police offers a limited criminal history search for $16.32 online or $15 by mail through the ISP Criminal History page. The report covers felony and misdemeanor arrests in Indiana courts only. It does not include federal convictions. 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 public records law at IC 5-14-3-4 lists what may be withheld from public records requests, including records tied to active investigations or information that could affect jail security. Most standard booking records and court case data are publicly accessible.

Sex Offender Registry in Terre Haute

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net lists registered offenders in the Terre Haute area. People released from any facility, whether county, state, or federal, with qualifying convictions must register with the Vigo County Sheriff after returning to the area. You can search by city name or by the 47803, 47804, or 47807 ZIP codes for targeted results. The registry is public and updated regularly.

Terre Haute's combination of county, state, and federal facilities means it has a higher volume of people with conviction records than similarly sized Indiana cities. The registry reflects those who have returned to live in or near the city after release.

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