Franklin County Released Inmates

Franklin County released inmates records are handled by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Brookville, Indiana. The department publishes a public inmate roster on its website so anyone can see who is currently in custody at the county jail. This page covers how to use the Franklin County inmate roster, what statewide tools are available for released inmates searches, and how court and criminal history records connect to local jail data.

Franklin County Sheriff Inmate Roster

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office publishes an inmate roster at franklincountysheriff.org/inmate-roster/. This public page lists people currently held at the Franklin County Jail and is one of the more straightforward county-level lookup tools in southeastern Indiana. You do not need an account or a formal request to view the roster. Check the list to see if someone is still in custody, or note that their absence from the roster may mean they have been released.

The jail is located at 371 Main Street, Brookville, IN 47012. You can reach the sheriff's office at (765) 647-4138. Email inquiries go to sheriff@franklincounty.in.gov, and the fax number is 765-647-6991. The department's main website at franklincountysheriff.org has full contact details and links to department services. Staff can answer questions about specific cases during regular business hours. For general roster lookups, the online page is faster.

The screenshot below was captured from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office website, which provides the inmate roster link and full department contact information for the Brookville jail.

The Franklin County Sheriff's site is the best starting point for any inmate search tied to the Brookville facility. The roster updates as bookings and releases occur, though calling the jail directly gives you the most current status for a specific person.

Under Indiana Code 36-2-13, the county sheriff holds legal responsibility for running the jail and for keeping inmates in custody as ordered by the courts. This makes the Franklin County Sheriff the primary local authority for released inmates records.

How to Use the Inmate Roster

The public inmate roster at franklincountysheriff.org/inmate-roster/ shows current jail population data. If someone you are looking for is not on the list, it is likely they have been released or transferred. A phone call to (765) 647-4138 during business hours can confirm that. If they were transferred to a state facility, the Indiana DOC offender locator would be the next step.

The roster does not always show release dates for people who have already left the jail. For that kind of historical record, a written request to the Franklin County Sheriff may be needed. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3, you have the right to request and review most government records, including jail logs. Standard booking and release records in Franklin County are generally available on request.

The screenshot below shows the Franklin County inmate roster page, which is publicly accessible without any login or registration requirement.

The roster is a quick way to see who is currently in custody at the Franklin County Jail in Brookville. Use it as your first check before moving on to phone calls or written requests.

Statewide Tools for Franklin County Released Inmates

Indiana's statewide systems extend your search beyond the local roster. Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you search by name and sign up for automated custody change alerts. If someone at the Franklin County Jail is released, registered users get a call or message. The service covers both county jails and state prisons and is free to use without registration as well.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com offers the same kind of notification service. Call 866-959-8463 any time to check custody status by phone or register for alerts. The Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is another option if the local roster page is down. Select Franklin County from the dropdown to see current inmate records through the statewide interface. All three tools are free.

Indiana DOC and State Prison Records

Some Franklin County residents serve time in an Indiana Department of Correction facility rather than the county jail. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers people currently in state custody or recently released from a state prison. A name-based search returns facility assignments and projected release dates. This is separate from the Franklin County Sheriff's records, so you may need to check both if you are unsure where someone is held.

Formal IDOC records requests go through the written process at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/. Requests take several weeks. Use the online locator first for a faster answer. Some information may be withheld under IC 5-14-3-4 if it involves ongoing investigations or security concerns, but most basic status data is publicly available.

Court Records and Criminal History

The Indiana Courts MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase provides free public access to court filings in Franklin County. Search by name to find criminal case records, sentencing data, and case outcomes. For anyone who moved through the Franklin County Jail, court records can show what charges were filed and how they were resolved. Most records are available at no cost through MyCase.

Certified criminal history reports from the Indiana State Police are available at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services for $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail. These reports draw from statewide data and may include charges tied to Franklin County cases. Fingerprint-based checks are available at a higher cost for more complete results.

Sex Offender Registry for Franklin County

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is searchable by name, city, or zip code. It lists people convicted of qualifying offenses who are registered in Franklin County. The registry is state-managed and updates as people register or move. This is a separate resource from the jail inmate roster, though some people on the registry may also be in custody at any given time. The search is free and requires no login.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is in southeastern Indiana near the Ohio border. Use the links below to check released inmates records in adjacent counties.