Knox County Jail Roster and Inmate Search

The Knox County jail roster covers all people currently held at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes, Indiana. Sheriff Doug Vantlin and the Knox County Sheriff's Office maintain the jail at 135 N 8th St and provide online inmate search tools so the public can find current roster data quickly. This page explains how to search the Knox County jail roster, what tools are available, and how to access related Indiana inmate records resources.

Knox County Sheriff's Office - Jail and Roster Access

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is at 135 N 8th St in Vincennes, Indiana. Sheriff Doug Vantlin leads the department with a focus on progressive and energetic service to the people of Knox County. The mission of the office is to provide valuable public safety information and tools using methods convenient to the public. Inmate search access is one of those tools, and the Knox County jail roster is published on the sheriff's website.

The Knox County Jail holds people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences in Knox County. All bookings happen at the jail facility in Vincennes. When someone is booked, the information is entered into the jail system and becomes visible through the sheriff's online inmate search. The Knox County jail roster updates regularly so the public can get current custody information without calling the office.

The sheriff's office website is at knoxcountyindianasheriffsoffice.com. The direct link for inmate search is at knoxcountyindianasheriffsoffice.com/inmate-search. You can also reach the office by phone at (812) 882-7660.

How to Search the Knox County Jail Roster

The Knox County Sheriff's Office provides a direct inmate search page at knoxcountyindianasheriffsoffice.com/inmate-search. This is the primary tool for viewing the Knox County jail roster. The page is free and open to anyone. No account or payment is needed to search. Enter a name or browse the full roster to find current inmates at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes.

The Knox County jail roster shows basic booking data for each inmate. You can see who is in custody, when they were booked, and what charges brought them in. This data comes from the Knox County Jail booking system and reflects current custody status. The roster updates on a regular schedule so you are seeing recent information, not outdated data.

The statewide INjail Public Portal also covers Knox County. If you prefer to search through Indiana's central inmate lookup tool, INjail lets you select Knox County and view the same roster data. Go to public.indianajail.gov and choose Knox County from the list. Both the sheriff's site and INjail pull from Knox County Jail data.

The screenshot above shows the Knox County Sheriff's Office inmate search interface. This is the primary source for the current Knox County jail roster. Use the direct link at knoxcountyindianasheriffsoffice.com/inmate-search to check current custody at the Knox County Jail.

Knox County Jail Roster - Reading the Data

Each record on the Knox County jail roster represents a booking at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes. The data you see is public information under Indiana law. It is not a record of conviction. A person on the Knox County jail roster has been arrested and charged but may not have gone to trial yet. Charges can change as the case develops in Knox County court.

The roster typically shows the inmate's name, the date they were booked, the charges listed at intake, and the arresting agency. Multiple agencies can make arrests in Knox County, including the Knox County Sheriff's Office, the Vincennes Police Department, and Indiana State Police. The booking always happens at the Knox County Jail, and all inmates from any arresting agency in Knox County appear on the same roster.

If you need more detail than the Knox County jail roster shows, you can contact the Knox County Circuit Court clerk for case filing information. Court records and jail records are separate systems but often tie back to the same arrest. The Knox County Clerk's office in Vincennes handles court records for cases originating in Knox County.

VINE Notification - Knox County Jail

VINE, or Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is available for anyone tracking custody changes at the Knox County Jail. The service is free. You register at VINELink, select Knox County Indiana, and enter the inmate you want to monitor. VINE then alerts you by phone, text, or email whenever the inmate's status changes at the Knox County Jail. That includes a release, transfer, or bond payment.

You can also call 1-866-959-VINE (8463) to register or get help. The phone line works around the clock. VINE is confidential. The inmate and jail staff do not know you have registered. For crime victims in Knox County, VINE provides peace of mind when an offender is held at the local jail. But anyone can use the service. It is a practical tool for families, employers, and others who need real-time custody alerts for the Knox County Jail.

VINE complements the Knox County jail roster. The roster shows current status. VINE notifies you the moment that status changes at the Knox County Jail.

Indiana Department of Correction Transfers from Knox County

When someone in Knox County is convicted of a longer-term offense, the court may sentence them to state prison. They leave the Knox County Jail and transfer to a facility run by the Indiana Department of Correction. At that point, they no longer appear on the Knox County jail roster. You need the IDOC system to track them after transfer.

The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator covers all Indiana state prisons and correctional facilities. Search by name or IDOC number. The locator shows the current facility, the sentence length, and the projected release date. If someone was arrested in Knox County and sentenced to state time, the IDOC locator is where you find them after they leave the Knox County Jail.

For full coverage, use the Knox County jail roster for local custody, VINE for real-time alerts, and the IDOC locator for state transfers. That combination covers every stage of custody for anyone with ties to Knox County.

Public Records Access - Knox County Jail Roster

The Knox County jail roster is public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. The law requires the Knox County Sheriff's Office to make inmate records available to the public. That is why the inmate search page is free and open without any login. Adult booking records are public by default. You do not need to be a party to a case or show a reason to access the Knox County jail roster.

If you need a certified copy of a booking record, arrest report, or other official document from the Knox County Jail, submit a formal records request to the sheriff's office. Contact the Knox County Sheriff's Office at (812) 882-7660 or visit 135 N 8th St in Vincennes. Processing times and applicable fees follow Indiana records law under IC 5-14-3.

Juvenile booking records are not public. Active criminal investigation files may also be withheld. Standard adult jail roster records in Knox County are fully open. Knox County Jail operations also meet the standards set by 210 IAC 3-1-6, which governs county jail conditions and record-keeping in Indiana.

Cities in Knox County

Vincennes is the county seat and the largest city in Knox County. It meets the threshold for a dedicated city page.

Other communities in Knox County include Bicknell, Sandborn, Bruceville, and Oaktown. All people arrested in Knox County are booked at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes and appear on the Knox County jail roster through the sheriff's inmate search page.

Nearby Counties

Knox County is in southwestern Indiana. If you need to search inmate rosters in neighboring counties, use the links below.