Inmates in Vanderburgh County Jail

The Vanderburgh County jail roster covers all people currently in custody at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center in Evansville, Indiana. Sheriff Dave Wedding's office maintains the roster and posts both a live inmate lookup and a recent bookings list on the sheriff's website. The detention center is a large facility with capacity for up to 600 inmates across more than 156,000 square feet. This page explains how to search the Vanderburgh County jail roster, what the records show, and where to find related inmate lookup tools.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Dave Wedding and is located at 3500 N. Harlan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. The main phone number is 812-421-6200. The Vanderburgh County Detention Center on the same campus is one of the larger county jail facilities in Indiana, covering 156,722 square feet and holding up to 600 inmates. Detailed information about the jail is at vanderburghsheriff.org.

The Detention Center processes a high volume of bookings given Evansville's size. The sheriff's office publishes both a current inmate list and a recent bookings log, giving the public two separate ways to check who is in custody. Both pages are on the sheriff's website and are updated regularly.

The inmate lookup page at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/inmate-lookup/ shows the Vanderburgh County jail roster and inmate search tools.

Use this page to search by name and view current booking data for the Vanderburgh County Detention Center.

How to Search the Vanderburgh County Jail Roster

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office offers two distinct search tools. The inmate lookup page at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/inmate-lookup/ lets you search the current roster by name. The recent bookings page at vanderburghsheriff.org/jail/recent-bookings/ shows the most recent people processed into the facility. If someone was just arrested, the recent bookings page is often the faster way to find them.

You can also search through Indiana's statewide INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov. This portal pulls inmate data from participating county jails across Indiana, including Vanderburgh County. It is useful when you want to check multiple counties at once or when the local site is slow. Search by first or last name and the system returns results from the statewide network.

A third resource is vanderburghcountyjail.org, which provides an alternate lookup for Vanderburgh County inmates. All three tools are free and do not require an account.

Note that the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office includes this statement on its roster: "The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law." Keep this in mind when reviewing any booking record.

VINE Victim Notification for Vanderburgh County Jail

The VINE service (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is available for Vanderburgh County inmates at the Detention Center. You can sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 to register for alerts. VINE sends notifications when an inmate's status changes, whether due to release, transfer, or other updates. The service is free and available at any hour.

Registration is open to anyone, not just those involved in a court case. If you need to know when a specific person leaves the Vanderburgh County Detention Center, VINE is one of the most reliable ways to get that information without having to call the jail. You choose how you receive the alert: phone call, text, or email.

Vanderburgh County Jail Booking Records

Vanderburgh County jail booking records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, cited as IC 5-14-3. This law gives anyone the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies, including the sheriff's office and detention center. Booking logs and inmate rosters are generally considered public records and should be available upon request.

The administrative requirements governing what jails must document are laid out in 210 IAC 3-1-6. This regulation covers booking records, inmate files, and related documentation that facilities are required to keep. Records not available through the online portal can be requested in writing from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office.

Agencies have seven business days to respond under Indiana law. Some records may be exempt from disclosure, including those tied to active investigations or certain personal data. If a request is denied, the agency must identify the legal basis for withholding the information.

Visiting, Mail, and Inmate Services at Vanderburgh County Detention Center

Inmate communication at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center is handled through Telmate, also known as GettingOut. You can set up an account for phone calls, video visits, and messaging at gettingout.com/vanderburgh-county-jail/. Creating a GettingOut account before your first contact with an inmate saves time. There are fees for most communication types, which vary by service and duration.

Visit scheduling and in-person visitation rules at the Detention Center can change. Call 812-421-6200 before planning a visit to confirm current hours, required identification, and whether in-person or video-only visits are available for the specific inmate. Approved visitor lists, classification levels, and facility needs all affect access.

Mail sent to inmates at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center should use the inmate's full legal name and the facility address at 3500 N. Harlan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. Contact the jail or check the sheriff's website for the most current rules about mail content, envelope requirements, and prohibited items. These rules can change and vary by housing unit.

Other Lookup Resources for Vanderburgh County Inmates

If someone held at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center has been transferred to a state prison, use the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This tool covers Indiana Department of Correction inmates at state facilities and shows current location, sentence data, and projected release dates. It does not cover county jail inmates.

For active Vanderburgh County jail searches, the INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is a reliable statewide option. It is updated regularly and covers multiple participating counties. If you need documents such as booking reports or incident records that aren't on the roster, submit a written public records request to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office at 3500 N. Harlan Avenue in Evansville.

Cities in Vanderburgh County

Evansville is the county seat and largest city in Vanderburgh County. With a population of around 117,000, Evansville qualifies for its own dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Vanderburgh County is in southwestern Indiana and borders three other counties, each with its own jail and inmate lookup system.