Search the Dearborn County Jail Roster
The Dearborn County jail roster is published by the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office and shows who is currently in custody at the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. You can search the Dearborn County jail roster online through the sheriff's website, a mobile app, or the statewide INjail Public Portal. This page covers how to access the roster, contact the jail, send money to inmates, and schedule visitation at the Dearborn County facility.
Dearborn County Quick Facts
Dearborn County Sheriff's Office and Law Enforcement Center
The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office operates the Law Enforcement Center in Lawrenceburg. Sheriff Shane J. McHenry leads the department. Jail Commander Jon Winkler manages daily detention operations, with Rod McGownd serving as assistant commander. The Law Enforcement Center was built between 1990 and 1999. It is a 200-plus bed facility that also houses the sheriff's administrative offices in the same building.
The sheriff's office mission emphasizes professionalism and equal, fair treatment of all people. That standard applies to how the department manages the Dearborn County jail roster and how it handles public access to inmate information. For administrative matters, you can also email Sheriff McHenry at smchenry@dearborncounty.in.gov.
| Agency | Dearborn County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 West High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 |
| Phone | (812) 537-8700 / Toll Free (800) 543-1149 |
| Jail Facility | Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center |
| Inmate Search | Dearborn County Sheriff Inmate Search |
For general jail questions, call the main line at (812) 537-8700. A toll-free number at (800) 543-1149 is also available. Staff can answer questions about current inmates, visitation schedules, and commissary services at the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center.
Dearborn County Jail Roster - Search Options
The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search at www.dearborncountysheriff.org/inmateSearch. You can also reach the main sheriff's site at www.dearborncountysheriff.org and navigate from there. Another resource is dearborncountyjailin.org/inmate-lookup. The roster shows people currently in custody at the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center and includes standard booking data.
The Dearborn County jail roster may also be searched using the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office mobile app. The app is available for Apple and Android devices. It gives you the same roster data as the website, formatted for a phone screen. This is a convenient option for quick lookups when you're not at a computer.
For a statewide search, the INjail Public Portal covers county jails across Indiana. You can search by name and see results from all participating counties. Use INjail if you aren't sure which county is holding a person or want to verify that someone is specifically in Dearborn County custody.
VINE Notifications for Dearborn County
VINELink provides automatic custody status alerts for inmates at the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center. Register at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463) to sign up. VINE is free and available to anyone. Once registered, you receive alerts by phone call, text, or email whenever a custody change is recorded, such as a release or transfer.
VINE is especially useful for tracking releases without checking the Dearborn County jail roster every day. You pick the person to track and how you want to be notified. The system handles the rest. It runs around the clock and sends alerts quickly when the jail updates its records.
Commissary and Money Deposits at Dearborn County Jail
Money may be added to inmates' commissary accounts online through DDVending. DDVending is a platform that handles commissary deposits for county jails across Indiana. You can use it to fund an inmate's account from home without making a trip to the facility. It accepts multiple payment types and processes deposits relatively quickly.
You can also purchase commissary directly through DDVending on behalf of an inmate. If you prefer to deposit in person, check with the jail about lobby kiosk options. Call (812) 537-8700 to ask about current deposit methods before you make a trip, since methods can change based on the jail's current contracts.
Inmate Visitation at Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center
All visits to Dearborn County Jail inmates are currently conducted as remote video visits. You do not go to the jail building to visit. Instead, you connect through a video call from a computer or mobile device. Visits are booked online through the InmateSales website before the visit takes place.
To set up a remote visit, create an account on InmateSales, select the inmate, choose a time slot, and pay for the visit through the platform. This lets family members in other cities or states connect with inmates without traveling to Lawrenceburg. Remote visits must be scheduled in advance. InmateSales also handles some phone and messaging services for inmates at the facility.
Public Records Law and Dearborn County Booking Data
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 covers jail rosters and booking records held by the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff publishes the Dearborn County jail roster online, which covers most public access needs. For records not available on the website, submit a written request to the office directly.
State law requires agencies to respond to records requests within seven days. Some data is exempt, such as records tied to active investigations and certain personal details. Jail record standards are outlined in 210 IAC 3-1-6. If the office denies a request, it must identify which exemption applies.
State Inmate Search for Dearborn County
If someone from Dearborn County has been transferred to state custody, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right tool to check. This system covers IDOC-run prisons and shows current location, sentence length, and projected release dates. County jail records and state records are separate. If a person does not appear on the Dearborn County jail roster, the IDOC locator is the next place to look.
Felony sentences longer than one year are generally served at a state facility rather than a county jail. The IDOC search is free and open to the public. You can search by name or IDOC number.
The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office inmate search page gives direct access to the Dearborn County jail roster for the Law Enforcement Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Cities in Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Dearborn County. No cities in Dearborn County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office serves all communities in the county for jail, custody, and roster records.
Nearby Counties
Dearborn County sits in southeastern Indiana near the Ohio border. These counties are nearby and each has its own jail roster.