Access Daviess County Released Inmates

Daviess County released inmates and jail records are handled by the Daviess County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Gary Allison. The county jail in Washington serves as the main detention facility for the county. If you are trying to find someone currently held or recently released from the Daviess County Jail, this page covers the jail's contact details, the facility's structure, how to communicate with inmates, and which state tools to use for broader records searches involving Daviess County cases.

Daviess County Sheriff and Jail Details

The Daviess County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 101 NE 4th Street, Washington, IN 47501. The main contact number is 812-254-5530. Sheriff Gary Allison leads the department, which is responsible for all detention and related records in the county. The Daviess County government website also provides links to department information and county services.

The Daviess County Jail is a substantial facility by county standards. It holds up to 260 beds across the main jail, which includes six holding cells, two drunk tanks, and one padded cell for crisis situations. In addition, the county runs a Work Release Center that provides 52 additional beds for sentenced inmates who qualify for work release programs. The jail's capacity and structure reflect a county with enough detention needs to run a more complex facility than many rural Indiana counties.

Booking records, custody status, and release information for Daviess County inmates are maintained by the sheriff's office in accordance with IC 36-2-13, which sets out the sheriff's legal duties regarding jail administration and inmate record-keeping. These records are generally public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Jail Command and Inmate Communication

The Daviess County Jail Command page provides additional details about how the facility is run, including staffing and administrative contacts. This can be useful if you need to reach a specific unit or supervisor within the jail rather than the general intake line.

For those who need to communicate with someone held at the Daviess County Jail, the county's Communicating with Inmates page explains the available options for sending mail, making calls, or arranging visits. Understanding these options matters when tracking a released inmate because it also helps you stay in contact if someone you know is still in custody and waiting for a hearing or release date.

The Work Release Center is a key element of the Daviess County detention system. Inmates at the work release level are technically still in county custody but are permitted to leave for approved work assignments or other authorized purposes. If someone appears to have been "released" but is not fully free, they may be in the work release program. The sheriff's office can confirm work release status over the phone.

Indiana State Tools for Daviess County Released Inmates

State-level databases are an important complement to local jail records, especially when someone has been transferred from Daviess County to a state facility. Indiana maintains several public tools that pull from both county and IDOC data.

The Indiana Offender Locator, run by the Indiana Department of Correction, is free to search and does not require an account. It covers all inmates currently in state custody and those under community supervision on a state sentence. If a Daviess County resident was sentenced to state prison, this tool shows their current facility, status, and projected release date. It is the best starting point for anyone who may have moved from county to state custody.

Court records for Daviess County are searchable through Indiana Courts MyCase. You can find case filings, sentencing information, and case outcomes by name or case number. These records do not show current custody status at the jail level, but they give you the legal background of any Daviess County case, including what charges were filed and how the case was resolved.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DOC's Offender Locator tool, which is where Daviess County released inmates who entered state custody can be tracked.

Indiana DOC's Offender Locator is the state database for anyone currently supervised by the Indiana Department of Correction.

The tool is updated regularly and shows facility, release date, and supervision type for each offender.

SAVIN Alerts for Daviess County Jail Releases

Indiana SAVIN is the state's automated notification system for offender custody changes. It covers county jails and state prisons. To search for an offender or register for alerts, go to indianasavin.in.gov. You can also call VINELink Indiana at 866-959-8463 for phone-based notifications.

When someone in the Daviess County Jail is released, transferred to another facility, or returned to custody, SAVIN generates a notification to anyone who is registered for that person. This works for both county jail events and state prison releases. The service is free, and you can choose to receive alerts by phone, email, or text message.

VINELink Indiana is also available through the national portal at vinelink.vineapps.com. Both services pull from the same Indiana offender data. Daviess County participates in the SAVIN network, so local custody changes feed into the system and trigger alerts for registered users.

Criminal History Records in Daviess County

The Indiana State Police holds criminal history records for all 92 Indiana counties, including Daviess. You can get a limited criminal history online for $16.32 or by mail for $15 through the ISP criminal history page. The results cover felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending charges, and arrest records maintained by state agencies.

This type of record is useful when you need more than booking information. A limited criminal history shows what happened in court, not just that someone was arrested. For Daviess County cases, the court record is also available through MyCase, which shows charge details, hearing outcomes, and sentencing information. The two records complement each other. ISP records give you the conviction history; MyCase gives you the case filing details.

Privacy rules for criminal records are set partly by IC 5-14-3-4, which identifies record categories that can be withheld from public access. Most conviction and arrest data is open, but records tied to dismissed charges or diversion agreements may not be fully accessible depending on how the case ended.

Sex Offender Registry for Daviess County

Released inmates from Daviess County who have sex offense convictions must register with local law enforcement under Indiana law. The registry is publicly searchable at iCRIMEwatch.net by county or zip code. Filtering by Daviess County shows all currently registered offenders in the county along with their address and underlying offense.

The Daviess County Sheriff's Office monitors compliance with registration requirements for offenders who live or work in the county. When someone is released from the Daviess County Jail or returns from a state facility with a registration requirement, they have a set number of days to update their registration. The public registry reflects the most recent update and is a reliable tool for checking current registration status for released inmates in Daviess County.

IDOC Records for Daviess County Sentences

When a Daviess County inmate serves a state prison sentence, the Indiana Department of Correction holds records of that incarceration. You can request IDOC offender records at in.gov/idoc. Available documents may include commitment orders, transfer records, release dates, and program completion information.

The IDOC's legal obligation to maintain and release offender records is established by IC 11-8-2-5. Some information is available directly through the public offender locator without a formal request. For more detailed records, a written request is required. The IDOC records page explains the process, what to include in the request, and estimated processing times. Plan for some lead time if you need documentation for a specific purpose.

Nearby Counties

Daviess County borders Knox, Greene, Martin, Lawrence, and Washington counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and inmate record system for tracking released inmates.