Vanderburgh County Released Inmates

Vanderburgh County released inmates records are managed through the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office in Evansville, the largest city in southwestern Indiana and the county seat. The sheriff runs the county jail at 3500 N. Harlan Ave. and provides an online inmate lookup tool that lets you search current and recently released inmates by name. This page walks through how to use that tool, what state systems cover Vanderburgh County, and where to get additional criminal record information tied to people who have passed through the local jail.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff Inmate Lookup

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is the main source for released inmates records in Evansville and the rest of the county. The sheriff operates the county jail at 3500 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. The facility holds people who are awaiting trial, serving sentences for misdemeanors, and others held on court orders. You can reach the jail desk by calling 812-421-6200.

The sheriff's website at vanderburghsheriff.org includes an inmate lookup tool that is one of the more robust local search portals in Indiana. You can search active bookings by name and see basic information including booking date, charges, and bond status. The lookup tool is at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/inmate-lookup. It is available any time without login. Results reflect current custody status rather than past releases, so if someone has already been let go, you may need to call or check a state system to confirm the release date.

The screenshot below was captured from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's inmate lookup page, showing what the search portal looks like and what fields are available.

The inmate lookup page is a direct resource for anyone trying to check on a person held at the Vanderburgh County Jail. Keep in mind it shows current bookings, so for confirmed release data you may want to follow up with the sheriff's office by phone.

VINE and Statewide Notification Tools

Vanderburgh County participates in Indiana's statewide VINE system, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. VINELink lets you check on anyone held in an Indiana county jail or state prison, including people at the Vanderburgh County Jail. The system updates automatically as bookings and releases are processed. You do not need an account to do a basic search. Visit vinelink.vineapps.com or call 866-959-8463 to check custody status at any hour.

If you want automatic alerts rather than manual checks, you can register through VINE or through Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov. Both systems can send you a call or message the moment a person's custody status changes. This is useful when you need to know right away that someone at the Vanderburgh County Jail has been released. Registration is free, and you do not have to explain why you are registering.

Indiana SAVIN also covers state prison releases, so if an Evansville-area resident serves time at a state facility and is later released, you can still get notified through the same platform. The two systems overlap in coverage but use slightly different databases, so it is worth checking both if you want the most thorough tracking.

Indiana Offender Locator and State Prison Records

Not everyone who is booked in Vanderburgh County stays at the local jail. Some are transferred to Indiana Department of Correction facilities to serve longer sentences. For those individuals, the IDOC Offender Locator is the right tool. It is searchable by name and shows facility location, projected release dates, and basic offender details. You can run a search at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov at no cost.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DOC offender database, which covers state prison inmates from Vanderburgh County and the rest of Indiana.

If someone served a state prison term rather than local jail time, this is the database you want. County jail records and state prison records are maintained separately in Indiana, so you may need to check both sources to get a full picture for any one person.

For records requests about someone in IDOC custody or recently released from state prison, the department's records office handles formal requests. Details on how to submit a request are at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records. Written requests may take several weeks to process.

Court Records and Criminal History in Vanderburgh County

Criminal court records for Vanderburgh County are part of the Indiana Courts system. The MyCase portal gives public access to case filings, dispositions, and sentencing records from the Vanderburgh County courts. Search by name at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Most records are free to view through this portal. If someone was charged or convicted in Evansville, the case should appear here.

For a certified criminal history report, the Indiana State Police handles those requests through their criminal history service. A name-based check costs $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail. Fingerprint-based reports are more expensive but more complete. You can order a report at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history. This covers statewide arrests and convictions, including charges that resulted in time at the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Indiana's public access law is found at IC 5-14-3-3. It gives people the right to inspect and copy most public agency records, which includes jail logs and booking sheets. Some information may be withheld under IC 5-14-3-4 if it could harm an active investigation or put someone at risk, but basic released inmates records in Vanderburgh County are generally open to anyone who asks.

The screenshot below shows Indiana's criminal history request page through the Indiana State Police.

This tool is useful when you need more than just custody status. It gives you a broader view of someone's arrest and conviction record across all of Indiana.

Sex Offender Registry and Additional Resources

Vanderburgh County is home to a significant number of registered sex offenders, as you would expect from the most populous county in the region. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry covers people convicted of qualifying offenses who live or work in Evansville and the rest of the county. You can search by name, zip code, or city at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. The registry is maintained by the state and is updated as people register or change addresses.

Indiana Code IC 36-2-13 sets out the duties of county sheriffs, including responsibility for the county jail and its records. This is why the Vanderburgh County Sheriff is the primary local authority for released inmates information. The sheriff must keep custody records and respond to lawful public records requests about inmate data.

The Indiana multi-county jail portal at public.indianajail.gov is another option. Not every county posts to it, but it aggregates inmate data from participating jails across the state. It is worth checking if you are looking for someone and are not sure which county they may be held in. The screenshot below shows the portal interface.

This statewide portal pulls from multiple county systems and can save time when you are not certain which jail a person is held in.

Cities in Vanderburgh County

Evansville is the only city in Vanderburgh County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Vanderburgh County borders Posey, Gibson, and Warrick counties. If a person may have been held in one of those counties, you can check their records using the links below.