Randolph County Released Inmates

Randolph County released inmates records are maintained by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Winchester and can also be searched through Indiana's statewide offender and court tools. The county jail sits at 155 East South Street in Winchester, and the sheriff's office line is 765-584-1721. This page walks through all the public resources available for finding released inmates connected to Randolph County, from local jail records to state prison databases and victim notification services.

Randolph County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is the starting point for any search involving local inmates or recently released individuals. The jail is at 155 East South Street, Winchester, IN 47394. Call 765-584-1721 to reach staff directly. The county government portal is at in.gov/counties/randolph/. The sheriff's office can tell you whether someone is currently in custody at the Randolph County Jail or has been released.

Indiana Code IC 36-2-13 places a legal duty on the sheriff to keep custody records for all persons booked into the county jail. Every booking, release, bond action, and transfer is logged. Under IC 5-14-3-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, anyone can ask to inspect or copy most government records. Jail records are generally included. You do not need to give a reason when you file your request, and the sheriff's office must respond in a reasonable time frame.

The screenshot below shows the Randolph County government portal where sheriff and jail information for Randolph County released inmates is publicly listed. Source: in.gov/counties/randolph/.

Written records requests can be sent to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office at 155 East South Street, Winchester, IN 47394.

Jail Record Requirements

The administrative regulation at 210 IAC 3-1-6 sets out what county jails in Indiana must record and retain. The Randolph County Jail follows these statewide requirements. Each booking entry must include the person's name, charges, booking date, and release date. These records must be kept for a defined period. A written record exists for every Randolph County released inmate who passed through the facility, even years later.

If the records you need are not available by phone, a formal written request under IC 5-14-3-4 is the right path. That statute lists the exemptions that allow an agency to withhold records. Basic booking and release data for Randolph County released inmates falls under the public category in most cases. The sheriff's office will identify any exemption and explain why it applies.

Indiana Offender Locator for Randolph County

When Randolph County cases lead to state prison sentences, the Indiana Department of Correction holds those inmates in its own facilities. The IDOC runs the Indiana Offender Locator, a free public database tracking people in state custody and those who have been released. This tool covers a different population from the county jail roster and is the right place to search for Randolph County released inmates who were sentenced to state prison.

Search by name or offender ID at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. Results show the current facility, sentence length, projected release date, and supervision status. If the person has already left DOC custody, the record still shows their released status. This is particularly useful for Randolph County felony cases with longer sentences served outside the local jail.

For formal written documentation, use the IDOC records request form at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/. That form covers detailed records for any IDOC offender tied to a Randolph County case.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DOC Offender Locator portal for finding Randolph County released inmates who served time in the state prison system. Source: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov.

The locator is updated regularly and covers all IDOC-supervised individuals, including those originally charged in Randolph County courts.

Indiana Statewide Jail Portal

Indiana's multicounty jail portal at public.indianajail.gov pulls live booking data from participating county jails across the state. The Indiana Sheriff's Association manages the system. Whether Randolph County is connected to this statewide feed depends on whether the local jail has integrated with the portal. Check the site and filter for Randolph County to see if current data appears.

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

If you need to confirm whether Randolph County data is available in the portal, call the sheriff's office at 765-584-1721 or check the county dropdown on the site.

Victim Notification Services

Indiana SAVIN provides free automatic alerts for crime victims when an offender's custody status changes. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email the moment a release, transfer, or escape is logged. Register at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink at 866-959-8463. The service runs around the clock and covers both county jail and state prison cases tied to Randolph County.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/IN/ENGLISH lets you track multiple offenders from one account. If someone is moved from the Randolph County Jail to a DOC facility, your notification stays active. You can update your contact preferences any time. This is one of the most direct ways to know when a Randolph County released inmate leaves custody.

Criminal History Records for Randolph County

The Indiana State Police maintains a statewide criminal history database covering all Indiana counties, including Randolph. A criminal history check pulls arrest, charge, and conviction data for a specific person from the full ISP record. This is broader than a jail roster lookup and gives you a more complete picture of someone's history beyond their most recent Randolph County case.

Online requests cost $16.32 and come back quickly. Mail requests cost $15.00. Both methods are available at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/. Results include Randolph County arrests and court outcomes along with any other Indiana records for that person. This tool gives more detail than the jail roster when researching Randolph County released inmates.

Court Records in Randolph County

Criminal cases handled in Randolph County courts are searchable through Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. This free tool shows case filings, charges, and outcomes. If you want to know what someone was charged with in Randolph County, how the case ended, and what sentence was imposed, MyCase gives you the official court record. It does not show live jail status but ties directly to any Randolph County arrest on record.

Most criminal case records in Randolph County are open under IC 5-14-3-3. Some records may be restricted under IC 5-14-3-4 if a court ordered them sealed, but routine criminal cases are generally viewable in MyCase without any special access.

Sex Offender Registry for Randolph County

Randolph County released inmates who were convicted of qualifying sex offenses must register with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry. Search at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php and filter by county, city, or ZIP code to see registered offenders in the Randolph County area. Each listing includes current address, photo, and the specific offense that requires registration.

This registry does not include all released inmates. It only covers those whose conviction type legally requires registration. To check whether a specific Randolph County released inmate is listed, run a name search directly on the site. The Indiana State Police keeps the registry current and updates it as new registrations are filed.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County sits on Indiana's eastern border and is surrounded by several east-central counties. Each has its own sheriff's resources and jail records for released inmate searches.