Pike County Released Inmates

Pike County released inmates records are maintained by the Pike County Sheriff's Office in Petersburg. The sheriff runs the county jail at 100 South 4th Street and keeps records on everyone booked into or released from Pike County custody. The sheriff's office also has an online inmate search tool. This page covers the local search portal, Indiana statewide inmate databases, victim notification, court records, and criminal history services you can use to find information on Pike County released inmates.

Pike County Sheriff and Inmate Search

The Pike County Sheriff's Office at pikecountysheriffsoffice.com runs the county jail and maintains released inmate records for Pike County. The jail is at 100 South 4th Street in Petersburg. You can call the sheriff's office at 812-354-6024 for questions about current custody status or recent releases. The sheriff also offers an online inmate search at pikecountysheriffsoffice.com/inmateSearch where you can look up current Pike County jail bookings and recent releases by name.

The sheriff keeps records on all persons held in the Pike County jail under Indiana Code IC 36-2-13. That statute requires county sheriffs to maintain accurate custody records for everyone in their care, including booking dates, release dates, and the charges associated with each stay. Those records are public documents under Indiana law.

The screenshot below shows the Pike County Sheriff's Office inmate search portal where you can find current and recent Pike County released inmates. Source: pikecountysheriffsoffice.com/inmateSearch.

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 Pike County Sheriff without needing to state a reason. Written requests can go to Pike County Sheriff's Office, 100 South 4th Street, Petersburg, IN 47567.

Indiana jail standards under 210 IAC 3-1-6 require county jails to collect and preserve booking and release records for every person in custody. Pike County's records are maintained in line with these requirements.

Indiana Offender Locator for Pike County

Pike County residents sentenced to more than a year in Indiana go to Indiana Department of Correction state facilities. The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers those individuals. The search is free and open to anyone. You can look up by name or offender ID number. Results show current facility, sentence details, projected release date, and supervision status. If the person has already been released from state custody, the record shows the release date.

For Pike County released inmates who served state prison time rather than county jail time, the Indiana Offender Locator is often the most reliable and current source of information. Records remain in the database after release, so you can search for someone who left state custody weeks or months ago and still find their entry. This is the same database that covers Rockville Correctional in neighboring Parke County and all other IDOC facilities statewide.

For formal records requests from the Indiana DOC, go to in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/. That page explains how to submit a written request for official offender documentation.

Statewide Jail Portal for Pike County

Indiana's multicounty jail public portal at public.indianajail.gov pulls real-time booking and release data from county jails participating in the statewide system. The Indiana Sheriff's Association runs this portal and it covers many Indiana counties. Check the site and filter by Pike County to see whether local jail data is available there. If Pike County does not appear, the sheriff's online inmate search at pikecountysheriffsoffice.com/inmateSearch or a direct call to 812-354-6024 will get you current information.

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

The statewide portal is a good first stop if you are not sure which county jail or state facility holds a person, since it aggregates data from many Indiana counties in one place.

Victim Notification and SAVIN for Pike County

Indiana SAVIN lets crime victims receive free, automated alerts when a Pike County inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Register at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink at 866-959-8463. You pick how you want to be notified, by phone, text, or email. The service runs at all hours every day. There is no cost to register.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/IN/ENGLISH covers both county jail releases and state prison releases. If the person moved from the Pike County jail to a state facility, the same registration covers both locations. This is especially useful when you are not sure where someone is being held after sentencing.

Criminal History Records for Pike County

The Indiana State Police processes limited criminal history checks for Indiana. A criminal history request covers arrests, charges, and convictions statewide, including Pike County cases. Online requests cost $16.32 and return results quickly. Mail requests cost $15.00. Both options are available at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/. The criminal history record shows a person's full Indiana arrest and conviction history, not just their most recent Pike County case.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana State Police criminal history request portal. Source: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/.

Results include statewide arrest and conviction data and cover any Pike County cases that were reported to the ISP database.

Court Records and Released Inmates in Pike County

Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ gives you free access to criminal case records from Pike County courts. Search by name to see charges, case filings, and outcomes. MyCase does not show real-time jail status, but it gives the official court record for anyone arrested and charged in Pike County. Most criminal records are public under IC 5-14-3-3. Records restricted by court order under IC 5-14-3-4 are uncommon for standard Pike County criminal cases.

Sex Offender Registry for Pike County

Pike 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 for the registered offender. Not every Pike County released inmate appears here. Only those convicted of registrable sex offenses under Indiana law are required to register. The Indiana State Police maintains this registry and keeps it updated.

Nearby Counties

Pike County sits in southwest Indiana and shares borders with several counties. If you need released inmate records from a neighboring area, the following county pages have local sheriff and jail information.