Montgomery County Released Inmates Lookup

Montgomery County released inmates records are managed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Crawfordsville, Indiana, covering a west-central Indiana county bordered by Fountain, Parke, Putnam, Boone, Tippecanoe, and Clinton counties. If you want to find out if someone is currently in the county jail or was recently released, the sheriff's office is the main local source. This page explains how to search Montgomery County released inmates records, which online tools apply here, and what statewide systems provide additional data when the local portal alone is not enough.

Montgomery County Sheriff and Jail

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 600 Memorial Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The sheriff handles all local bookings, inmate custody, and releases. You can reach the office at (765) 362-3740. Department information is available at montgomerycosheriffin.gov. Staff can answer questions about current inmates and recent releases during normal business hours. The sheriff's website also links to the county's JailTracker system for public inmate searches.

Indiana law requires the county sheriff to manage the jail and maintain proper records on all inmates. Under Indiana Code 36-2-13, the sheriff holds direct legal responsibility for the local detention facility and every record tied to it. When someone is booked into the Montgomery County Jail, a record is created with their personal details, charges, and booking date. That record stays in the system after release. The sheriff's records are the most authoritative source for local released inmates data.

Crawfordsville is the county seat and location of the main jail facility. Montgomery County sits west of Indianapolis in Indiana's farm belt, and the jail handles both pre-trial holds and post-conviction local sentences for the surrounding area.

Search Montgomery County Released Inmates

The Montgomery County Sheriff links to a public JailTracker system at montgomerycosheriffin.gov/jailtracker. That tool shows who is currently in custody at the county jail. It is free and open to anyone. You can search by name to see basic booking information including charges and booking date. The system updates from the jail management software as bookings and releases are processed.

For people recently released from the Montgomery County Jail, the JailTracker roster may no longer show their entry. In those cases, call the sheriff's office at (765) 362-3740 during business hours. Staff can confirm recent releases and direct you to the right resource for more information. You can also try the statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which includes Montgomery County among the counties it covers. That portal lets you search across multiple Indiana counties at once and is a useful backup when the local system is not returning results.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana multicounty jail portal, which pulls Montgomery County inmate data as part of the statewide system.

Use this statewide portal as a backup when the Montgomery County local jail search does not return the result you are looking for.

VINE and SAVIN Notification

Indiana's VINE system covers Montgomery County. VINE, Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is free and available to the public. Go to vinelink.vineapps.com, select Indiana, and enter the name you want to search. The system shows current custody status at the Montgomery County Jail and may include recent release dates. You can also call VINELink at 866-959-8463 any time of day without registering. That phone line works around the clock.

VINE also offers automatic notification registration. If you sign up, you get alerts by phone, text, or email when a specific inmate's status changes at the Montgomery County Jail. Releases and transfers trigger those alerts automatically. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes at the VINELink website.

For tracking someone between the Montgomery County Jail and an IDOC state facility, use the SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov. SAVIN covers both county jails and state prisons and is the right tool when a case involved both local and state custody. Under the 210 IAC 3-1-6 standard referenced in Indiana corrections rules, correctional facilities must report custody changes into these notification systems to keep public records accurate.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana VINELink portal used for Montgomery County and all Indiana county jail notifications.

Register through VINE to receive automatic alerts when a specific person's status changes in the Montgomery County Jail system.

IDOC State Prison Records

Montgomery County felony convictions sometimes result in sentences at IDOC state facilities rather than the local jail. The Indiana Offender Locator lets you search for anyone currently in IDOC custody or recently released from state prison by name or IDOC number. That system covers state facilities only and does not include the Montgomery County Jail. Use it when a case ended in a state prison sentence.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, IDOC must maintain offender records and make them accessible through public channels. For official IDOC records tied to a Montgomery County case, submit a request through in.gov/idoc. The IDOC main line is (317) 232-5711. Written requests may take several weeks to process.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana Offender Locator used for state prison searches separate from the Montgomery County Jail system.

Use this tool when a Montgomery County case resulted in an IDOC state prison sentence rather than time served locally in Crawfordsville.

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 arrests, charges, and court outcomes for all Indiana cases, including those from Montgomery County. It is more thorough than a single jail lookup and gives you a full documented history of someone's Indiana cases.

For Montgomery County case details, use Indiana Courts MyCase. That system covers Montgomery County Circuit Court and Superior Court. Search by name or case number and view filings, hearing dates, and final dispositions at no cost. MyCase does not show real-time jail data, but it tells you how a criminal case ended in Montgomery County, which is often the key piece of information when researching a released inmate's background.

Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-3 gives the public access to most government records, including jail logs and booking sheets from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Some records are exempt under IC 5-14-3-4, such as active investigation files, but basic inmate and release records are generally open. Submit a written request to the sheriff's office at 600 Memorial Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 if you need a specific document. Include the full name and approximate booking or release dates.

Sex Offender Registry

Some released inmates from Montgomery County must register as sex offenders after release. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is a free, searchable public database. You can search by name, county, or location. If a released inmate from Montgomery County is on the registry, their current address, offense details, and photo will appear. The registry is updated regularly and is one of the most complete public sources for this type of information in Indiana.

How to Get Records Directly

To request a formal copy of a jail record from Montgomery County, call the sheriff's office at (765) 362-3740 to confirm the process before submitting. Written requests go to 600 Memorial Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Include the person's full name and approximate booking or release date. Staff will tell you what documents are available and what fees, if any, apply to copying.

For court documents tied to a criminal case, contact the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts. The clerk holds all official court filings and can provide certified copies. Many of those same records appear for free through MyCase. The ISP criminal history report is the most efficient option if you need a single document covering all of someone's Indiana cases. Clerk staff can also help point you in the right direction if you are unsure which office holds the record you need.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County borders six Indiana counties, each with separate sheriff offices and jail systems handling released inmates records.