Access Vermillion County Jail Roster

The Vermillion County jail roster is maintained by the Vermillion County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Mike Holtkamp and reflects all people currently in custody at the Vermillion County Jail near Newport, Indiana. You can search the roster online through the sheriff's website or Indiana's INjail Public Portal. This page covers where to find the Vermillion County jail roster, what the booking records show, and how to use VINE and other related tools for inmate lookup.

Vermillion County Sheriff's Office

The Vermillion County Sheriff's Office is run by Sheriff Mike Holtkamp and is located at 1888 S. State Road 63, Hillsdale, IN 47854. The main office number is 765-492-3838. For jail-specific inquiries, call the direct jail line at 765-492-3737. The county government website at vermilliongov.us/sheriff/ provides contact information and links to jail and inmate-related resources for Vermillion County.

Newport is the county seat of Vermillion County. The jail facility is in Hillsdale, which puts it along State Road 63. If you need to visit the jail or drop off items for an inmate, note that the address differs from the county seat. Call ahead to confirm hours and any current restrictions before making the drive.

The sheriff's page at vermilliongov.us/sheriff/ shows the Vermillion County jail roster and inmate search tools.

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

How to Search the Vermillion County Jail Roster

The main starting point for the Vermillion County jail roster is the sheriff's page at vermilliongov.us/sheriff/. From there you can find links to current inmate information. Two additional resources for Vermillion County inmate lookup are vermillioncountyjailin.org and vermillionjailroster.org. These sites aggregate publicly available booking data and can be useful backups when the county page is loading slowly or temporarily unavailable.

Indiana's INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is a statewide search tool that pulls inmate data from county jails across Indiana, including Vermillion County. You can search by name and get results from multiple counties at once. No account is needed, and the search is free. This is particularly useful if you are not sure which county someone was booked in.

The roster updates daily by 7AM. Overnight bookings and early morning releases should be reflected by that time each day. If you still cannot find someone after checking these resources, call the jail at 765-492-3737 to ask staff directly.

VINE Victim Notification for Vermillion County Jail

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that notifies registered users when an inmate's status at the Vermillion County Jail changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other custody updates. You can register at vinelink.com or by calling 1-866-959-8463. The service runs 24 hours a day and lets you choose how you want to receive alerts: by phone, text, or email.

You do not have to be a crime victim to use VINE. It is open to anyone who needs to monitor a person's custody status. Many family members and concerned individuals use it to avoid repeated calls to the jail. Registration is straightforward and takes only a few minutes.

Vermillion County Jail Booking Records

Booking records at the Vermillion County Jail are public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, cited as IC 5-14-3. This law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies. County jail rosters and booking logs are generally considered open records that must be made available to the public on request.

What jails must document, and how, is laid out in 210 IAC 3-1-6. This regulation covers booking entries, inmate files, and facility logs that jails are required to maintain by state administrative rule. If you need records that are not posted online, submit a written request to the Vermillion County Sheriff's Office at 1888 S. State Road 63 in Hillsdale.

Indiana agencies generally must respond to public records requests within seven business days. If a request is denied, the agency should tell you which specific exemption applies. You can appeal a denial through the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost.

Visiting, Mail, and Inmate Services at Vermillion County Jail

Visitation rules at the Vermillion County Jail should be confirmed by phone before you plan a visit. Call the jail line at 765-492-3737 to ask about current scheduling, approved visitor requirements, and any rules that apply to specific housing units or inmate classifications. Policies can shift, and calling ahead prevents wasted trips.

Mail for inmates at the Vermillion County Jail should be addressed to the inmate's full legal name at 1888 S. State Road 63, Hillsdale, IN 47854. Ask the jail about content rules, envelope requirements, and prohibited items before sending anything. Facilities across Indiana have added restrictions on mail in recent years, and what was allowed a year ago may no longer be permitted.

For phone calls, video visits, and inmate account deposits, contact the jail to find out which vendor currently handles these services for the Vermillion County Jail. Setting up an account in advance makes the first call or video session go more smoothly.

Other Lookup Resources for Vermillion County Inmates

If someone held in Vermillion County has been transferred to an Indiana state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator is the right tool. Go to offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov and search by name. The IDOC tool shows current facility, sentence information, and projected release dates for state prison inmates. It does not include people held at county jails like the one in Vermillion County.

The INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov remains the best statewide resource for active county jail searches. It covers Vermillion County and many other Indiana counties in one search. If you need records beyond what the roster shows, contact the Vermillion County Sheriff's Office directly by phone or in writing. The main line is 765-492-3838 and the jail line is 765-492-3737.

Cities in Vermillion County

Newport is the county seat of Vermillion County. No cities in Vermillion County meet the population threshold needed for a dedicated city page on this site. All jail and inmate search matters for communities throughout the county are handled by the Vermillion County Sheriff's Office and the Vermillion County Jail.

Nearby Counties

Vermillion County is in western Indiana and shares borders with four other counties, each with its own jail roster and inmate lookup system.