Henry County Released Inmates Lookup

Henry County released inmates records are maintained by the Henry County Sheriff's Office in New Castle, Indiana. The county has two distinct detention facilities: the Henry County Jail for locally sentenced and pre-trial inmates, and the New Castle Correctional Facility operated by the Indiana Department of Correction. This page covers how to search Henry County released inmates records across both systems, what state tools are available, and where to pull criminal history for people who have passed through local or state custody in Henry County.

Henry County Sheriff and County Jail

The Henry County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail at 127 N Main St, New Castle, IN 47362. You can reach the sheriff at (765) 521-6801. The sheriff's website at henrycounty.in.gov has department information and contacts. Jail staff can confirm current inmate status and answer questions about recent releases during business hours. The sheriff is responsible for all local inmate custody under Indiana Code 36-2-13, which covers county jail operations and record maintenance.

The Henry County Jail handles bookings for people arrested in the county, those awaiting trial, and anyone serving shorter sentences under a local court order. Records from those stays are part of the county's public jail log. When someone is released by bond, sentence completion, or court order, that release is documented and can be accessed through the county or through the VINE system.

Two Distinct Facilities in New Castle

Henry County is somewhat unusual because it has both a county jail and a state prison in the same city. The New Castle Correctional Facility at 1000 Van Nuys Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 is an IDOC facility (it is not operated by the Henry County Sheriff). It houses state-sentenced inmates from across Indiana, not just people from Henry County. These two facilities are completely separate systems with different records and different search tools.

If you are searching for someone at the county jail, use the sheriff's office or VINE. If you believe they are at New Castle Correctional or any other IDOC facility, use the Indiana Offender Locator. Do not assume that a person sentenced in Henry County is being held at the local IDOC facility. IDOC assigns inmates to facilities based on security level and space, so a Henry County conviction could result in placement anywhere in the state prison system.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana Offender Locator, the primary tool for finding people in IDOC custody, including at New Castle Correctional.

Use this tool if the county jail search returns nothing and you suspect a person was sentenced to an IDOC facility, whether in New Castle or elsewhere in Indiana.

Search Henry County Released Inmates via VINE

Henry County uses the Indiana VINE system for public inmate lookups. VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) tracks custody status at county jails statewide and updates in near real-time. To search, go to vinelink.vineapps.com and select Indiana. Enter the person's name. If they are in the Henry County Jail, their status will appear. Release dates may also show for recently released inmates.

VINE is also available by phone. Call 866-959-8463 any time of day or night for a phone-based search. No account is needed. If you want ongoing alerts for a specific person, such as a notification when they are released, you can register for free through the VINE website or by phone. Alerts go out by call, text, or email depending on your preference.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana VINE notification system, which covers Henry County jail records.

Henry County jail data feeds into this system automatically. It is the best free tool for checking current custody status and recent releases at the local level.

SAVIN and Statewide Notification

Indiana's SAVIN system (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) is available at indianasavin.in.gov. SAVIN covers both county jails and IDOC facilities. If someone moves from the Henry County Jail to a state prison after sentencing, SAVIN tracks that transition. If you registered for VINE notifications tied to the county jail, SAVIN picks up where VINE leaves off once the person enters state custody. That continuity is useful for Henry County cases where someone might spend time in both the local jail and IDOC.

Criminal History and Court Records

Released inmates from Henry County often have court records you can access through Indiana Courts MyCase. Search by name or case number to see Henry County court filings, charges, hearings, and outcomes. MyCase is free and covers all Indiana courts. It does not replace a jail search but it gives a full picture of any charges that led to a formal court case.

For a formal criminal history report, the Indiana State Police offers a limited search for $16.32 online or $15 by mail at in.gov/isp. That report covers cases from all Indiana courts and is more thorough than a jail portal alone. Results come back within a few business days for online requests.

Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-3 lets you request and inspect most records held by the Henry County Sheriff. Booking sheets and jail logs are generally public. Exemptions under IC 5-14-3-4 apply to things like active investigations and victim information. Send written requests to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, 127 N Main St, New Castle, IN 47362.

Sex Offender Registry

Some released inmates in Henry County must register as sex offenders with the sheriff's office. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is the public database for those registrations. Search by name or by Henry County ZIP codes to see registered offenders in the area. The registry shows current address, conviction type, and a photo where available. It is updated regularly and free to search.

Requesting Formal Records

If you need a formal copy of a Henry County jail record, such as a booking sheet or release log,submit a public records request to the sheriff's office. Indiana law gives you the right to most of these documents. Include the person's full name and approximate dates in your request to help staff locate the right record. You can call (765) 521-6801 first to ask about the process before submitting in writing.

For court-related documents tied to a criminal case, contact the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk. The clerk's office holds all official court filings. Certified copies are available for a fee. Many records are also searchable for free through MyCase without visiting the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Counties surrounding Henry County each have their own sheriff offices and released inmates records for people held in the local jail systems.