Brown County Released Inmates Search

Brown County released inmates records are available through the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, a statewide online tool that includes the Brown County Jail in Nashville, Indiana. Sheriff Brad Stogsdill's office maintains local custody records, and the state portal provides a free way to look up current detainees and recently released inmates without calling the jail. This page explains how to use the portal, describes the facility's inmate services, and covers what state and federal resources can extend your search for Brown County released inmates beyond the county jail system.

Brown County Sheriff Released Inmates

Sheriff Brad Stogsdill heads the Brown County Sheriff's Department, which is responsible for all jail operations and inmate records in Nashville, Indiana. The jail is located at 55 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448. For written inquiries and mailed requests, use the mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448. The main phone number for the department is 812-988-6655. Staff can answer questions about current detainees and recently released inmates during regular business hours.

The sheriff's department page at browncounty-in.gov/173/Sheriffs-Department provides department contacts and an overview of services. Brown County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, so inmate lookups can be done online for free. The facility also offers inmate services including a phone card system through Combined Public Communications and commissary delivered weekly on Wednesdays. Money for inmate accounts can be added through the Stellar Teller kiosk in the jail lobby.

The screenshot below was captured from the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which is the online search tool used to look up Brown County released inmates. The source for this image is public.indianajail.gov, the statewide portal that feeds in Brown County data.

The department's participation in the state portal means that basic inmate information from Nashville is searchable online without needing to call or visit the sheriff's office in person.

Released Inmates Lookup Brown County

To search for Brown County released inmates online, go to the Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov. Look for the county selection dropdown and choose "Brown County." The portal shows current bookings and recent releases from the Brown County Jail. You can search by name without registering, and the tool is free to use. Results include basic booking information and may include release dates for people who are no longer in custody.

If the online search does not turn up the person you are looking for, call the jail at 812-988-6655. Staff can check the records directly and may be able to provide information not yet reflected in the portal. For after-hours inquiries, the VINELink system at vinelink.vineapps.com covers Brown County and is available 24 hours a day. The toll-free VINE number is 866-959-8463.

Commissary at the Brown County Jail passes once a week, with money due by midnight on Tuesday nights. Accounts can be funded through the Stellar Teller kiosk in the jail lobby. Phone service for inmates is handled through Combined Public Communications using phone cards available at the facility kiosk. For out-of-facility visitors looking to monitor someone's release, Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov allows registration for automated notifications when custody status changes. This covers Brown County inmates and is free to use.

Under IC 36-2-13, the Brown County Sheriff bears the legal responsibility for maintaining accurate jail records and custody information. The department's participation in the state portal is one of the ways it makes that information accessible to the public as Indiana law requires.

State Resources for Brown County Inmates

The Indiana Offender Locator is the right tool when someone from Brown County has moved from the county jail to a state prison facility. Search by name at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov for free. The database shows current facility assignment, sentence start and projected release dates, and basic offender information. If a person was sentenced to state prison rather than county jail time, this is where you will find them.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana VINE notification system, which covers Brown County through its statewide network. VINE lets you check custody status and register for alerts tied to a specific individual held anywhere in the Indiana corrections system including the Brown County Jail.

Registering with VINELink means you get called or texted when the person's status changes, removing the need to check the portal manually each day. This is particularly useful for people who need to stay informed about someone's release from the Brown County Jail on short notice.

Indiana Courts and Criminal History

Court records for Brown County are available at no cost through Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name to find criminal cases filed in Brown County courts. The portal shows charge details, case outcomes, sentencing records, and upcoming court dates. If someone spent time at the Brown County Jail, the underlying case is typically searchable through MyCase and provides useful context about why they were held and what the outcome was.

Certified statewide criminal history reports are available through the Indiana State Police. A name-based search costs $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail. Order through in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services. ISP reports cover arrests and convictions statewide, which includes any Brown County criminal history in the state system. Fingerprint-based reports are more thorough and can be ordered through the same service.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, codified at IC 5-14-3-3, supports public access to jail records including booking sheets and released inmates information from the Brown County Sheriff. Exceptions exist under IC 5-14-3-4 for active investigations and sensitive law enforcement material, but routine inmate records are generally public and accessible on request.

Brown County Records and Public Access

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is searchable by name or location and covers Brown County. Enter a Nashville zip code or the person's name to see whether they are required to register as a sex offender in Indiana. The registry is free, public, and updated regularly as people register or move across county lines.

Formal records requests for people who served time at a state IDOC facility go through the department's records office. The process is described at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records. These are written requests that typically take several weeks to process. County-level records for people held at the Brown County Jail can be requested from the sheriff's office directly at P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448, or by calling 812-988-6655.

Certain IDOC records are protected under IC 11-8-2-5 when they relate to institutional security or active investigations. County jail records in Brown County do not generally fall under those protections and are subject to the standard public access rules that apply across Indiana. The state portal, combined with VINE and the ISP criminal history service, gives anyone looking for Brown County released inmates a solid set of public tools to work with.

Nearby Counties

Brown County is located in south-central Indiana. The counties that border Brown County are listed below, each with their own released inmates records and jail resources.