Search Starke County Jail Roster

The Starke County jail roster shows people currently in custody at the Starke County Jail, a 145-bed facility in Knox, Indiana. The Starke County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and posts booking records online so the public can look up current inmates. You can search through the sheriff's website or the statewide INjail Public Portal. This page explains how to find the roster, what data it includes, and where to turn for related inmate lookup resources in Starke County.

Starke County Sheriff's Office

The Starke County Sheriff's Office is located at 5435 E State Road 8 in Knox, Indiana 46534. The main phone number is 574-772-3771. Jail operations are led by Warden Nathan Caudill and Jail Commander Austin Fletcher. You can reach the warden by email at ncaudill@starke.in.gov and the jail commander at afletcher@starke.in.gov. The office also maintains an anonymous tip line at 574-772-5958 for anyone who wants to report activity without giving their name.

The Starke County Jail is part of the Justice Center complex. It has a capacity of 145 beds and serves the population of Starke County. For general information, you can visit the department's main site at starkecountysheriff.com.

The jail page at starkecountysheriff.com/index.php/areas-2/jail/ shows the Starke County jail roster and inmate search tools.

Use this page to search by name and view current booking data for the Starke County Jail.

How to Search the Starke County Jail Roster

The primary place to look up Starke County inmates is the sheriff's jail page at starkecountysheriff.com/index.php/areas-2/jail/. From there you can view the current inmate list and check booking data. An alternative resource is starkecountyjailin.org, which also provides roster access for the Starke County Jail.

Indiana's statewide INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is another useful tool. It aggregates inmate data from county jails across the state, including Starke County. You can search by name and pull results from multiple participating counties at once. This is handy when you are not sure which county someone may have been booked in, or when the local site is temporarily unavailable.

Downloadable inmate forms are also available through the sheriff's forms page at starkecountysheriff.com/index.php/forms/. Check there if you need paperwork for visits, mail, or inmate account setup. Both the local and state portals are free and require no login.

VINE Victim Notification for Starke County Jail

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free notification service that alerts registered users when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone at the Starke County Jail is released or transferred, VINE can send you a notification by phone, email, or text. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 at any hour of the day.

You do not need to be connected to a case to use VINE. The service is open to anyone who wants to stay informed about a person's status in the Starke County Jail. It is a practical tool for victims, family members, and others who need timely updates without having to call the jail regularly.

Starke County Jail Booking Records

Jail booking records in Starke County are public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, known as IC 5-14-3. This law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies, which includes county jails and sheriff's offices. Booking logs, inmate lists, and related documents generally fall within the category of records that must be disclosed.

The specific administrative rules about what jails must document are found in 210 IAC 3-1-6. This regulation covers booking entries, inmate files, and facility logs that jails are required to maintain. If the information you need is not posted online, you can submit a written request to the Starke County Sheriff's Office.

Agencies must respond to public records requests within seven business days under Indiana law. Some records may be withheld if they fall under a statutory exemption, such as those covering active investigations or personal medical data. The agency must explain the basis for any denial.

Visiting, Mail, and Inmate Services at Starke County Jail

Visitation rules, mail policies, and inmate communication options at the Starke County Jail can change. Contact the jail at 574-772-3771 before making a visit to confirm current scheduling, approval requirements, and any items that are or are not permitted. Policies about contact visits, video visits, and approved visitor lists vary by facility and may depend on an inmate's classification or housing assignment.

For mail, packages sent to inmates should follow the jail's current guidelines. Address mail clearly to the inmate's full legal name and include the facility address. Check the sheriff's website or call ahead to confirm what is allowed before sending any items. Inappropriate content or packaging can result in mail being returned or discarded.

The sheriff's site at starkecountysheriff.com/index.php/forms/ may have additional forms related to inmate services. Review those forms if you need to set up accounts for phone access or other communication services at the jail.

Other Lookup Resources for Starke County Inmates

If someone held in Starke County has been transferred to an Indiana state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator is the right tool to check. Search by name at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This tool covers state prison inmates and shows current location, sentence information, and projected release dates. It does not include people held at county jails.

The INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov remains the best multi-county resource for active jail inmates across Indiana. It covers Starke County along with many other counties in the state network. If you need historical records or documents not available through the online roster, contact the Starke County Sheriff's Office directly at 574-772-3771 or visit the office at 5435 E State Road 8 in Knox.

Cities in Starke County

Knox is the county seat of Starke County. No cities in Starke County meet the population threshold required for a dedicated city page on this site. The Starke County Sheriff's Office and the Starke County Jail serve all communities throughout the county.

Nearby Counties

Starke County is bordered by several other northern Indiana counties, each operating its own jail and inmate search system.