Crawford County Jail Roster

The Crawford County jail roster lists people currently in custody at the Crawford County Jail in English, Indiana. The Crawford County Sheriff's Department runs this roster through JailTracker and updates it as bookings occur. You can search the Crawford County jail roster online through the sheriff's website, the statewide INjail Public Portal, or VINE. This page explains how to find an inmate, what the records show, how to reach the jail, and what rules apply to mail and visits at the Crawford County facility.

Crawford County Sheriff's Department and Jail

The Crawford County Sheriff's Department operates the county jail and manages the Crawford County jail roster. Sheriff Jeff Howell leads the department. Jail Commander Wayne Bullington oversees day-to-day detention operations. The department is committed to protecting lives and property, maintaining order, and enforcing the law without bias. That mission extends to how it manages and publishes the inmate roster.

The jail sits at 715 Judicial Plaza Drive in English, the county seat. The department uses JailTracker to publish its current inmate list. JailTracker is a widely used platform among Indiana county jails. You can search the Crawford County jail roster by name through the sheriff's website and see booking data for anyone currently in custody. If an error appears in any inmate record, staff will verify and correct it as soon as they are told.

The fax number is (812) 338-3500. For general questions about an inmate or custody status, call the main line. Staff can direct you or answer basic questions about the Crawford County jail roster and procedures.

How to Search the Crawford County Jail Roster

The Crawford County jail roster is available online through JailTracker. Go to the sheriff's website and use the roster search to enter a name. A second direct link is at inmates.crawfordcountysheriff.org. Both pull from the same JailTracker system. Results typically show the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond information.

You can also check crawfordcountyso.org/roster.php for an additional roster view. Try multiple sources if one doesn't load or hasn't updated yet. The department may update links over time, so checking the sheriff's main site first is a good habit.

If you don't find the person on the Crawford County roster, try the INjail Public Portal. INjail is a statewide tool run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. It pulls data from county jails across Indiana and lets you search by name across all participating counties at once. It's free and doesn't require any login.

For people transferred to state custody or sentenced to a state prison, use the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator. The IDOC system covers state facilities only. County jail records and state prison records are separate, so you may need to check both if you don't know where someone is being held.

VINE Victim Notification in Crawford County

Crawford County participates in the VINE program. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It lets anyone track the custody status of an inmate and receive automatic alerts when that person is released, transferred, or has another status change. The service is free and runs around the clock.

To sign up, visit VINELink online or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). You can register by phone or on the website. Choose to receive alerts by call, text, or email. Search for an inmate in Crawford County by name or offender ID. Once you register, VINE handles monitoring for you and contacts you any time there is a change.

VINE is useful for crime victims who need to know when someone is released. It is also used by family members and attorneys who want ongoing updates. You don't have to be a victim to use the service.

Indiana Public Records Law and Jail Roster Access

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found under IC 5-14-3, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. Jail rosters fall under this law. Booking records, charge information, and detention status are generally open to the public in Indiana. The Crawford County Sheriff's Department makes this data available at no cost through JailTracker.

Some information may be withheld. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile detainees, or protected categories can be restricted. But basic booking data -- name, charges, booking date, and bond -- is typically available without restriction. Agencies must respond to written records requests within seven days under state law.

Jail record-keeping standards are set by 210 IAC 3-1-6. These rules define what county jails must document, how long records must be kept, and how data is maintained. They help ensure that booking data across Indiana's county jails stays accurate and consistent.

Crawford County Jail Booking Records

When someone is booked into the Crawford County Jail, staff create an intake record. This record includes the person's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount if one has been set. That record becomes part of the Crawford County jail roster and is usually visible online within a short time after booking.

A booking record is not a conviction. It shows that a person was arrested and brought to the jail. What happens in court is a separate matter. If you need court case records for Crawford County, contact the Crawford County Circuit Court Clerk's office in English. Court records and jail booking records are maintained by different offices.

Older booking records or data on people already released may not appear in the current online roster. The live roster reflects active custody only. To get historical booking information, submit a written public records request to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department.

Mail and Visitation at the Crawford County Jail

Mail sent to Crawford County Jail inmates should go to: Inmate's Name, P.O. Box 220, English, IN 47118. Use the inmate's full legal name. All incoming mail is screened by a jail officer before being given to inmates. No colored ink is allowed. Pictures colored with crayon are not accepted. Keep letters simple and written in standard black or blue ink.

Visits happen on Wednesdays between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit per week. Your name must be on the inmate's approved visitation list before you can visit. To get on the list and schedule a visit, call (812) 338-2802 and press option 2. That scheduling window runs from Monday at 8:00 AM through Wednesday at noon.

Up to three adults -- each age 15 or older -- may visit at one time. Every visitor needs a valid photo ID. On the first Wednesday of each month, children of all ages may visit. Regular weeks are for adults 15 and up only. JailATM handles money deposits for inmates at the Crawford County Jail. Use it to add funds to an inmate's commissary account online.

Other Resources for Crawford County Inmate Search

The INjail Public Portal is the main statewide resource for Indiana jail rosters. If the Crawford County Jail participates, its data will appear there as well. The portal is free and covers most of Indiana's 92 counties. It's the best tool to use when you aren't sure which county is holding someone.

For people sentenced to state prison, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right place to search. This tool is separate from county jail systems. Felony sentences of more than one year are generally served at a state facility, not a county jail. The IDOC locator is free and open to the public.

Cities in Crawford County

Crawford County has no cities that meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page. The county seat is English. Other communities include Marengo, Leavenworth, and Milltown. All are served by the Crawford County Sheriff's Department for jail and law enforcement matters.

Nearby Counties

Crawford County borders several counties in southern Indiana. Each has its own jail and Crawford County jail roster search process.