Vigo County Released Inmates Lookup

Vigo County released inmates records are managed by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office in Terre Haute, the county seat and the largest city in western Indiana. The sheriff operates the county jail at 600 West Honey Creek Drive and handles booking, custody, and release records for people held there. This page covers how to search Vigo County released inmates data, what state tools are available, and where to access criminal history records tied to people who have passed through the local jail.

Vigo County Sheriff Jail Records

The Vigo County Sheriff's Office is the primary local authority for released inmates records in Terre Haute and the rest of the county. The jail is located at 600 West Honey Creek Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802. The facility holds pretrial detainees, people serving short sentences, and those transferred on court orders. You can reach the sheriff's office at 812-462-3226.

The sheriff's website at vigosheriff.in.gov provides contact information and department details. For inmate status, calling the jail directly or using the statewide VINE system are the most reliable methods. The sheriff is responsible under IC 36-2-13 for maintaining the county jail and its records, making the office the authoritative source for local released inmates information.

One thing worth noting: the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, a large Indiana DOC state prison, is located in Carlisle, which is in Sullivan County, not Vigo County. If you are looking for someone held at Wabash Valley Correctional, that is a state facility and you need to check the IDOC Offender Locator, not the Vigo County Sheriff. The two systems are separate, and the Vigo County Jail does not include state prison populations in its records.

The screenshot below was captured from the Vigo County Sheriff's Office website, showing the department's main contact and services page.

This page is the best starting point for anyone trying to reach the Vigo County Sheriff about a current or recently released inmate at the county jail.

VINE System and Custody Alerts

Vigo County participates in Indiana's VINELink notification system. You can look up anyone currently held in Indiana custody, including the Vigo County Jail, at vinelink.vineapps.com. The system updates as bookings and releases happen. No account is needed for a basic search. You can also call 866-959-8463 any time of day to check by phone.

If you want to be notified automatically when a specific person is released from the Vigo County Jail, you can register for alerts through VINE. The system will contact you by phone or text when custody status changes. This is useful if you do not want to check manually every day. The notification service is free and takes only a few minutes to set up.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov is a separate notification tool that also covers Vigo County, along with state prisons. If a Terre Haute area resident is transferred to a DOC facility and later released, SAVIN can still alert you. Both VINE and SAVIN are free and publicly accessible.

Indiana DOC Offender Locator for Vigo County

People booked at the Vigo County Jail who are convicted of more serious offenses may be transferred to state prison. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator covers all DOC facilities and lets you search by name or offender ID. It shows facility assignment, projected release dates, and basic offender details. Visit offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov to run a free search.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana DOC offender locator, which covers state prison inmates from Vigo County and across Indiana.

Remember that the DOC database and the county jail records are separate systems. If a person is released from the Vigo County Jail but is still serving time at a state facility, the county record will show them as released while the DOC record will show them as still in custody. Always check both when trying to get a complete picture.

For written requests about state prison records, the IDOC records office handles formal submissions. Instructions are at in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records. These requests typically take a few weeks to process.

Court Records and Criminal History in Vigo County

Criminal case records for Vigo County courts are available through the Indiana Courts MyCase portal. Search by name to find filings, dispositions, and sentencing records from Terre Haute courts. Most records are free and available without login at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

For a certified criminal history report, the Indiana State Police handles requests through their criminal history service. A name-based check costs $16.32 online or $15.00 by mail. The report covers arrests and convictions statewide, including charges that resulted in time at the Vigo County Jail. Order at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history. Fingerprint-based reports are available at higher cost and give a more complete picture.

Indiana's public records act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy most public agency records, including jail booking sheets and release logs. Under IC 5-14-3-4, some details may be withheld if they could compromise an active investigation, but standard released inmates records at the Vigo County Sheriff's Office are generally available on request.

Sex Offender Registry and Other Tools

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, zip code, or city and covers anyone convicted of a qualifying offense who lives or works in Vigo County. Terre Haute and the surrounding area are included. Search at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. The registry is updated regularly as people register or relocate.

The Indiana multi-county jail portal at public.indianajail.gov pulls inmate data from participating counties across the state. If you are unsure which county someone may be held in, checking this portal can save time over looking up each county separately. Vigo County may post data to this system.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana multi-county jail portal, which can be useful when searching across multiple counties in the Terre Haute region.

This tool is especially useful if you need to check whether someone may have been transferred between the Vigo County Jail and a neighboring county's facility.

Cities in Vigo County

Terre Haute is the only city in Vigo County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Vigo County borders Parke, Clay, Sullivan, and Knox counties in western Indiana. If someone may have been held in a neighboring jurisdiction, use the links below to check their records.