Carroll County Released Inmates

Carroll County released inmates records are searchable through the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, a statewide system that covers the Carroll County Jail in Delphi, Indiana. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office uses this portal to make current and recently released inmate information available to the public online. This page explains how to use the portal, covers important updates to inmate services at the facility, and lists the state and court resources available for researching Carroll County released inmates and related criminal records.

Carroll County Sheriff Released Inmates

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for jail operations and released inmates records in Delphi. The department's website is at cacoshrf.com. The main jail address is 310 West Main Street, Delphi, IN 46923, though the county also has a newer facility at 6499 W. 100 N., Delphi, IN 46923. For general inquiries, call 765-564-2413 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic release information for people held at the Carroll County Jail.

Carroll County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which means inmate lookups can be done online for free through public.indianajail.gov. Select "Carroll County" from the county dropdown to view current and recent inmates. This tool updates as bookings and releases are entered, making it one of the most convenient ways to check on Carroll County released inmates without a phone call.

As of April 23, 2025, the Carroll County Jail stopped accepting money orders for commissary. All commissary deposits must now go through expressaccount.com, and customer service for that system is available at 866-422-6833. Visitation, phone calls, and tablet services at the facility are all handled through Combined Public Communications, reachable at 877-988-5678. These changes affect how families and supporters interact with inmates at the Carroll County Jail.

The Indiana VINE system covers Carroll County and is the best option for after-hours custody checks or victim notifications. Visit vinelink.vineapps.com or call 866-959-8463 at any time. Registering with VINE allows you to get automatic alerts when a Carroll County inmate's status changes. Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides similar notification coverage and also covers state IDOC facilities.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana multi-county jail portal, which processes Carroll County inmate data alongside dozens of other Indiana counties. This is the tool used to search Carroll County released inmates online.

The portal's search function returns results for the Carroll County Jail when you select the county from the dropdown, giving you direct access to current and recent booking information without needing to contact the sheriff directly.

Inmate Lookup Carroll County

To look up Carroll County released inmates, go to public.indianajail.gov and select Carroll County from the dropdown. The portal returns a list of current and recent inmates with name, booking date, charges, and status. If the person you are looking for has been released, the entry may include the release date. Searches are free and do not require login.

For inquiries not answered by the portal, call the Carroll County Sheriff at 765-564-2413. Staff can check records that may not yet appear online and assist with lookups for people held in the more distant past. Written requests for jail records can also be submitted to the sheriff's office in Delphi. Under IC 36-2-13, the Carroll County Sheriff is responsible for maintaining custody records and making them available as provided by law.

For visits, phone calls, and tablet access at the Carroll County Jail, contact Combined Public Communications at 877-988-5678. These inmate services are managed through a third-party provider and are separate from the public records and inmate lookup functions available through the county and state portals.

State Resources for Carroll County Inmates

The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks people in state IDOC custody statewide. If a Carroll County resident was convicted and sent to a state prison, this is where to find them. The search is by name and returns facility location, sentence details, and projected release date. It is free and available to anyone.

For formal records from the IDOC about someone who served state time, the department's records request process is at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records. These are written requests handled by IDOC staff and typically take several weeks. This is a separate process from asking the Carroll County Sheriff for county jail records, which can be done by phone or in person in Delphi.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana criminal history request page, which allows anyone to order a statewide criminal history report for a person with Indiana ties including Carroll County.

This service costs $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail and covers all arrests and convictions in the Indiana system, making it a useful supplement to the jail portal for a fuller picture of someone's Carroll County criminal history.

Indiana Courts and Criminal History

Carroll County court records are searchable for free through Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Enter a name to search criminal cases filed in Carroll County. The portal shows charge details, case outcomes, and sentencing records. Most criminal cases that led to county jail time will have a corresponding entry in MyCase, which gives you more context about what happened in court alongside the jail records.

The Indiana State Police criminal history service at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services provides certified statewide reports for $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail. Name-based searches cover arrests and convictions statewide including Carroll County cases. Fingerprint-based reports are available for more thorough checks. These reports are useful when documentation is needed rather than a simple online lookup.

Indiana's public records access law at IC 5-14-3-3 gives the public the right to request records from government agencies including the Carroll County Sheriff. Jail logs, booking sheets, and released inmates records are generally subject to this right. The exception at IC 5-14-3-4 covers active law enforcement investigations, but standard inmate data does not typically fall under that protection.

Carroll County Records and Public Access

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is searchable by name or location. Entering a Delphi zip code or the person's name will show whether a Carroll County released inmate is registered as a sex offender in Indiana. The registry is free, public, and updated on an ongoing basis as people register, move, or are removed from the list.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, certain IDOC records tied to facility security and ongoing investigations may be kept from public view. County-level jail records in Carroll County are not typically subject to those restrictions and can be accessed through public records requests to the sheriff's office. For general research purposes, the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, the ISP criminal history service, and Indiana Courts MyCase together cover most of what a person might need to know about Carroll County released inmates through public channels.

Nearby Counties

Carroll County is located in north-central Indiana. Search released inmates records in the surrounding counties using the links below.