Access Perry County Released Inmates

Perry County released inmates records are held by the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Tell City. The sheriff operates the county jail at 2211 Herrman Street and keeps records on everyone booked into or released from Perry County custody. Whether you need to confirm current custody status or find out when someone was released, this page covers the Perry County Sheriff's resources, Indiana statewide inmate tools, victim notification services, and criminal history records available to the public.

Perry County Sheriff and Released Inmate Records

The Perry County Sheriff's Office at perrycountysheriffindiana.com is the main source for local released inmate records. The jail sits at 2211 Herrman Street in Tell City, and you can reach jail staff at 812-547-2441. The sheriff maintains custody records for every person held at the Perry County jail under Indiana Code IC 36-2-13, which sets the legal requirement for county sheriffs to keep accurate records on all persons in their care. That includes booking dates, release dates, and charges for each stay.

Calling the jail is usually the fastest way to get current custody status for a specific person. For written records requests, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives every person the right to request and inspect most government records from the sheriff's office. You are not required to give a reason. Written requests can be mailed to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, 2211 Herrman Street, Tell City, IN 47586.

The screenshot below shows the Perry County Sheriff's Office website with contact and jail resources for Perry County released inmates. Source: perrycountysheriffindiana.com.

Indiana requires all county jails to collect and retain booking and release data under 210 IAC 3-1-6. Perry County jail records are maintained in compliance with these standards and are available through public records request.

Indiana Offender Locator for Perry County

Perry County residents who receive sentences longer than a year go to Indiana Department of Correction state facilities rather than staying in the county jail. The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is the right tool for finding those individuals. It is free and open to the public. You can search by name or offender ID number.

Search results show the person's current facility or release status, sentence details, projected release date, and supervision information. If the person has already been released from state custody, the record still shows up and indicates the release. For Perry County released inmates who served state prison time, the Indiana Offender Locator is often the most comprehensive and up-to-date source available. Records stay in the system after release, so you can search for someone released in recent months and still find their entry.

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

To request formal written documentation from the Indiana DOC, visit in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/.

Statewide Jail Portal for Perry County

Indiana's multicounty jail public portal at public.indianajail.gov gathers real-time booking and release data from county jails that participate in the statewide system. The portal is managed by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. You can check whether Perry County jail records are available by visiting the portal and filtering by Perry County. If you don't find Perry County listed, call the jail at 812-547-2441 for current custody information.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana multicounty jail public portal where Perry County released inmates and current booking data may be accessible. Source: public.indianajail.gov.

The statewide portal is a useful tool when you need to search multiple county jails quickly without calling each sheriff's office directly.

Victim Notification and SAVIN

Indiana SAVIN gives crime victims free, automated alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If you are a victim of a crime committed in Perry County, you can register at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink at 866-959-8463. You choose whether to receive alerts by phone, text, or email. The service runs at all hours, every day of the year.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/IN/ENGLISH covers both county jail and state prison releases. If a person held at the Perry County jail was later transferred to a state facility, your VINELink registration covers both. There is no cost to register or use the service.

Criminal History Records for Perry County

The Indiana State Police processes limited criminal history requests for Indiana. A criminal history check covers arrests, charges, and convictions statewide, including Perry County cases. This is a separate service from the jail locator and gives a broader record of someone's Indiana history. Online requests cost $16.32. Mail requests cost $15.00. Both options are at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/. The online option is faster and returns results the same day in most cases.

Court Records and Released Inmates in Perry County

Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ gives you free access to criminal case records from Perry County courts. Search by name to see charges, court filings, and outcomes. If a person was arrested in Perry County, MyCase shows the full court record, though it does not reflect real-time jail status. Most criminal records are open to the public under IC 5-14-3-3. Records restricted by court order under IC 5-14-3-4 are uncommon and apply only when a judge has issued a specific sealing or expungement order for a Perry County case.

Sex Offender Registry for Perry County

Perry County released inmates convicted of qualifying sex offenses are required to register with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry. The registry is searchable at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can filter by county, city, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in the Tell City area. Each record includes a photo, current address, and offense details. Not every Perry County released inmate appears here. Only people convicted of registrable sex offenses under Indiana law are required to register.

The Indiana State Police maintains this registry and updates it regularly. If a Perry County released inmate is required to register and has moved to another county, they will still appear in the statewide database with their current address listed.

Nearby Counties

Perry County sits in southwest Indiana along the Ohio River. If you need released inmate records from a neighboring area, the links below take you to those county sheriff and jail resources.