Search Miami County Released Inmates

Miami County released inmates records are maintained by the Miami County Sheriff's Office in Peru, Indiana, a county in north-central Indiana that is home to both a county jail and the Miami Correctional Facility, a state prison operated by IDOC. If you are trying to find someone who was recently let go from the county jail or from the state prison, the tools you use will differ depending on which facility held them. This page covers how to search Miami County released inmates records at both the county and state level, and which online systems provide the most accurate and current data.

Miami County Sheriff and County Jail

The Miami County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 1104 W. 200 N., Peru, IN 46970. The sheriff handles all local bookings, inmate custody, and releases for people held at the county facility. You can reach the sheriff's office at (765) 472-1322. General department information is at miamicountyin.gov. Staff can confirm whether a person is currently in the county jail or was recently released during normal business hours.

Under Indiana Code 36-2-13, the county sheriff has legal responsibility for the local jail and must keep proper records on all inmates. That makes the Miami County Sheriff's Office the primary local source for county-level released inmates information. The jail system tracks bookings, custody periods, and release dates for everyone held at the Peru facility.

It is important to note that Miami County contains two distinct detention facilities. The county jail in Peru is operated by the sheriff. The Miami Correctional Facility at 3038 W 850 S, Bunker Hill, IN 46914 is a separate state prison run by IDOC. They are not the same facility. Someone held at the Miami Correctional Facility is a state inmate, not a county inmate, and their records are in the IDOC system, not the county sheriff's system.

County Jail vs. Miami Correctional Facility

This distinction matters when you search for released inmates in Miami County. If the person you are looking for was convicted of a misdemeanor or was held pre-trial, they were likely at the county jail in Peru under the sheriff's jurisdiction. If they were convicted of a felony and sentenced to more than a year, they may have been sent to the Miami Correctional Facility or another IDOC prison.

The Miami Correctional Facility is a medium-security state prison. It holds inmates from across Indiana, not just Miami County. Many people at that facility have no prior connection to Miami County at all. So if you are researching a Miami County resident and they do not appear in county jail records, check the IDOC system next. And if someone was released from the Miami Correctional Facility, their records are in the IDOC system regardless of where they are from.

The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal covers the Miami County Jail but not the Miami Correctional Facility. For state inmates, you need the Indiana Offender Locator.

Search Miami County Released Inmates Online

For county jail inmates, the Indiana VINE system at vinelink.vineapps.com covers Miami County. Select Indiana and enter the person's name. VINE pulls custody data from the county jail and may show a release date for recent releases. You can call VINELink at 866-959-8463 at any hour for a phone-based check without registering. That line is free and runs around the clock.

The screenshot below was taken from the Miami County Sheriff's department page, which provides information about the county jail and how to contact the sheriff's office about inmate status.

Contact the Miami County Sheriff's Office at (765) 472-1322 for direct confirmation of county jail status. For state prison inmates at the Miami Correctional Facility, use the IDOC Offender Locator described below.

For people moved between the Miami County Jail and a state facility, use the SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov. SAVIN covers both county jails and IDOC prisons and is the best tool for tracking someone who may have transferred during the sentencing process.

IDOC and Miami Correctional Facility Records

For anyone held at or released from the Miami Correctional Facility, use the Indiana Offender Locator. That system covers all IDOC facilities, including the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill. Search by name or IDOC number. Results show current custody location, facility name, and, for recently released inmates, release date information may be available through VINE and SAVIN.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, IDOC must maintain records on everyone in its custody and make them accessible through public channels. For older records or documents related to specific cases at the Miami Correctional Facility, submit a written request through in.gov/idoc. The IDOC main line is (317) 232-5711. Allow several weeks for written requests to be processed.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana Offender Locator, the main tool for Miami Correctional Facility and other IDOC state prison inmate records.

Use this system for anyone held at the Miami Correctional Facility, which is an IDOC state prison separate from the Miami County Jail in Peru.

VINE Notification for Miami County

VINE covers the Miami County Jail for real-time custody checks and automatic notification. If you register at vinelink.vineapps.com, you get alerts by phone, text, or email when a specific inmate's status changes at the county jail. Releases and transfers trigger notifications automatically. Registration is free. The phone line at 866-959-8463 is available any time without registration for basic custody checks.

The 210 IAC 3-1-6 standard under Indiana corrections rules requires facilities to report custody changes into these notification systems. That keeps both VINE and SAVIN up to date when someone is booked, released, or transferred in the Miami County system.

Criminal History and Court Records

The Indiana State Police offers a limited criminal history search for $16.32 online or $15 by mail at in.gov/isp. That report covers all Indiana arrests, charges, and court outcomes, including Miami County cases. It is a solid option when you need a complete history rather than just a current custody check.

For Miami County case details, use Indiana Courts MyCase. That system covers Miami County Circuit Court and Superior Court. Search by name or case number. Filings, hearing dates, and final dispositions are free to view. MyCase helps you understand how a criminal case ended in Miami County, which often tells you more than a jail record alone.

Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-3 makes most jail and booking records open to the public. Submit a written request to the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 1104 W. 200 N., Peru, IN 46970 if you need a specific jail document. Include the full name and approximate booking dates. Some records are exempt under IC 5-14-3-4, but basic inmate and release records are generally accessible.

Sex Offender Registry

Some released inmates from Miami County are required to register as sex offenders. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is a free public database. Search by name, county, or location. If someone from Miami County is on the registry, their current address, offense details, and photo will appear. This applies to releases from both the county jail and state facilities, as registration requirements follow the person regardless of where they were held.

Nearby Counties

Miami County borders six Indiana counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and separate jail system for released inmates records.