Parke County Released Inmates

Parke County released inmates records come from two distinct facilities in Rockville. The Parke County Sheriff runs the county jail at 458 W. Strawberry Road, while the Rockville Correctional Facility, a separate Indiana Department of Correction state prison, sits at 811 W. 50 North in the same town. Understanding which facility held a person determines which records system to search first. This page walks through both sources, plus statewide tools and victim notification options available to the public.

Parke County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Parke County Sheriff's Office at parkecountysheriff.net handles local released inmate records for the county jail. The jail is at 458 W. Strawberry Road in Rockville. You can reach the sheriff's office at 765-569-5413. The sheriff keeps records on everyone held in the county jail under Indiana Code IC 36-2-13, which requires the sheriff to maintain accurate custody records for all persons in county care. These records cover booking dates, release dates, and the charges tied to each stay.

Calling the jail directly is the fastest way to confirm whether someone is in Parke County custody or has been released from the county jail. For written records requests, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives you the right to request copies of most government records from the sheriff without stating a reason. Written requests can go to Parke County Sheriff's Office, 458 W. Strawberry Road, Rockville, IN 47872.

The screenshot below shows the Parke County Sheriff's Office website where local released inmate and jail information is available. Source: parkecountysheriff.net.

Indiana jail standards under 210 IAC 3-1-6 require county jails to collect and retain booking and release data for every person in custody. These records are maintained by the Parke County Sheriff and are available through public records request.

Rockville Correctional Facility and State Prison Records

Parke County is also home to the Rockville Correctional Facility, a state women's prison operated by the Indiana Department of Correction. This facility is entirely separate from the county jail. It is located at 811 W. 50 North in Rockville. People held at Rockville Correctional are state inmates serving IDOC sentences, not county jail detainees. If you are looking for someone held at or recently released from Rockville Correctional, the county sheriff records will not contain their information.

To find records for Rockville Correctional inmates or Parke County released inmates who served state sentences, use the Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The locator is free and searchable by name or offender ID number. Results show current facility, sentence details, projected release date, and release status. Records stay in the system after release, so you can search for someone who was released from Rockville Correctional recently and still find their entry.

For formal records requests from the Indiana DOC, go to in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/. This is where you submit a written request for official offender documentation from the state corrections system.

Indiana Offender Locator for Parke County

Beyond Rockville Correctional, Parke County residents sentenced to state prison for offenses carrying more than a year go to other IDOC facilities across Indiana. The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers all of them. It is the broadest statewide tool for finding where someone is held or whether they have been released from any Indiana DOC facility. Search results include the person's current location or release status, sentence information, and supervision details.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DOC Offender Locator database used to find Parke County released inmates and state prison records. Source: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.

This database is updated regularly and covers all Indiana DOC facilities, including Rockville Correctional and all other state prisons where Parke County residents may be held.

Statewide Jail Portal for Parke County

Indiana's multicounty jail public portal at public.indianajail.gov pulls real-time data from county jails participating in the statewide system. The Indiana Sheriff's Association runs this portal. Check the site and filter by Parke County to see whether local jail data is available there. If Parke County does not appear in the portal, call the sheriff's office at 765-569-5413 for current custody information. Remember that the portal covers county jail records only, not state prison records from Rockville Correctional.

Victim Notification and SAVIN for Parke County

Indiana SAVIN provides free, automated alerts to crime victims when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. You can register at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink at 866-959-8463. The service runs around the clock and lets you choose how you want to be notified, by phone, text, or email.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/IN/ENGLISH covers releases from both county jails and state prisons. That means you can track releases from the Parke County jail and from Rockville Correctional through the same notification registration. There is no cost to use this service.

Criminal History Records for Parke County

The Indiana State Police handles limited criminal history requests for Indiana. A criminal history check covers arrests, charges, and convictions statewide, including any Parke County cases on file. Online requests cost $16.32 and return results faster. Mail requests cost $15.00. Both options are at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/. This service is separate from the jail or prison locator and gives a broader historical view of someone's Indiana record.

Court Records and Released Inmates in Parke County

Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ gives you free access to criminal case records from Parke County courts. Search by name to see charges, case filings, and case outcomes. If someone was arrested and charged in Parke County, MyCase will show the full court record. Most criminal records are public under IC 5-14-3-3. Records restricted by court order under IC 5-14-3-4 are the exception, not the standard for Parke County criminal cases.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana Courts MyCase portal for searching Parke County released inmates court records. Source: public.courts.in.gov/mycase/.

MyCase is free to use and requires no account for basic name searches in Parke County criminal cases.

Sex Offender Registry for Parke County

Parke County released inmates convicted of qualifying sex offenses must register with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can filter the registry by county, city, or ZIP code. Each record shows a photo, current address, and offense details. Only those convicted of registrable sex offenses appear here. The registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police. Not all Parke County released inmates are listed.

Nearby Counties

Parke County sits in west-central Indiana and shares borders with several counties. If you need released inmate records from a neighboring area, the county pages below have local sheriff and jail resources.