Gibson County Released Inmates
Gibson County released inmates records are maintained by the Gibson County Sheriff's Office in Princeton, Indiana. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps custody records for everyone booked into the facility. If you need to find out whether someone is currently held in Gibson County or was recently released, this page covers the local inmate search tool, how to reach the jail directly, and what state-level databases can help when a person has moved into state custody. Gibson County is in southwestern Indiana, bordered by Knox, Pike, Posey, and Warrick counties.
Gibson County Quick Facts
Gibson County Sheriff and Released Inmates Search
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Princeton. You can search current inmates and look up recent releases through the online inmate lookup tool on the sheriff's website. The direct inmate search page is at gibsoncountysheriff.com/inmate-lookup. Results show who is currently in custody along with booking details and charges.
The jail's main contact number is (812) 385-3496. The original jail address is 112 E Emerson St, Princeton, IN 47670. Note that a new facility opened in May 2025 at 119 E Brumfield Ave. If you are visiting or mailing correspondence, confirm the current location with the sheriff's office directly. The sheriff's website at gibsoncountysheriff.com has current contact and facility information.
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3-3, sets the rules for what government agencies must share with the public. Booking records and arrest logs are generally public once a person is formally charged. The sheriff's office follows these rules and makes inmate data available through its online system.
The screenshot below shows the Indiana IDOC Offender Locator, which works alongside the county jail search when you need to check if someone has moved into state prison custody.
This image is from the Indiana Department of Correction's Offender Locator, which covers people currently in IDOC facilities or recently released from state prison.
The Offender Locator is free to use. It lets you search by name and see the facility, sentence, and release date for anyone in IDOC custody.
Indiana County Jail Portal for Gibson County
Indiana runs a multi-county jail portal at public.indianajail.gov. This system collects booking data from participating county jails across the state. If Gibson County participates, you can select the county from the dropdown and search current inmates there. The portal is one of the faster ways to check multiple Indiana counties without visiting each sheriff's website separately.
If you do not find who you are looking for through the portal, call the Gibson County Jail directly at (812) 385-3496. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody, when they were released, or whether they have been transferred. Not every release is updated in real time, so calling is sometimes the most reliable option.
Note: The Indiana County Jail Portal is a supplement to the Gibson County Sheriff's own inmate search page, not a replacement for it.
Indiana Offender Locator - State Prison Releases
When someone receives a sentence of more than one year, they typically transfer from the county jail to an Indiana Department of Correction facility. At that point, their record moves out of the county system and into the Indiana Offender Locator. This tool is free and searchable by name. It shows which IDOC facility holds the person, projected release dates, and supervision status after release.
Gibson County is served by several regional IDOC facilities, including Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Sullivan County and other state prisons in the region. If someone was sentenced in Gibson County court and you cannot find them in the local jail search, they may have already transferred to a state facility. The Offender Locator will show that record.
Under IC 11-8-2-5, the Department of Correction is required to maintain records on inmates in state custody. Release information, supervision status, and facility location are all part of that record. The Offender Locator makes most of that data available to the public without a fee.
VINE and SAVIN - Released Inmate Notifications
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you register for alerts when a specific person's custody status changes. This covers both county jail and IDOC releases, transfers, and court events. Register through VINELink for Indiana or call 866-959-8463 to set up phone notifications.
Indiana also operates its own system called Indiana SAVIN. You can search by name or offender ID and register for automatic updates. Both VINE and SAVIN cover the Gibson County Jail and IDOC facilities. Once registered, you receive alerts by phone, email, or text. You do not need to keep checking manually.
The image below is from the Indiana SAVIN victim notification system, which provides automated custody status updates for inmates in Indiana county jails and state prisons.
VINE and SAVIN are especially useful if you need to track someone over a longer period without checking manually each day.
State Records for Gibson County Released Inmates
Indiana Courts MyCase, available at public.courts.in.gov/mycase, lets you look up criminal case records filed in Gibson County courts. This includes charges, hearing dates, verdicts, and sentencing information. MyCase is free and searchable by name or case number.
For a formal criminal history, the Indiana State Police provides limited criminal history records. You can order one online for $16.32 or by mail for $15 through the ISP Criminal History page. This record covers convictions statewide and is more complete than a search of jail rosters alone.
The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is maintained at iCrimeWatch for Indiana. People convicted of qualifying offenses must register after release. The registry shows current registered addresses, offense details, and compliance status. Registration is required under Indiana law and applies whether the person was released from a county jail or state prison.
Under IC 5-14-3-4, Indiana residents have the right to request public records from government agencies. If the online tools do not have what you need, you can submit a formal public records request to the Gibson County Sheriff's Office or the Indiana Department of Correction. Responses are typically required within a set time frame under the law.
Gibson County Public Records and Sheriff Contact
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office handles all jail-related public records for the county. For records or questions about a current or former inmate, contact the office at (812) 385-3496. The sheriff's office is the primary point of contact for booking records, release dates, and custody status for people held at the county facility.
Under IC 36-2-13, county sheriffs in Indiana are responsible for operating the county jail and maintaining inmate records. That responsibility includes making certain records available to the public. If a record is denied, you have the right to appeal through the Indiana Public Access Counselor's office.
IDOC maintains a separate records request process for people who served time in state prison. You can submit a request through the IDOC offender records request page. This is the correct channel for getting documentation on someone who moved out of county custody into IDOC.