Vanderburgh County Booking Reports

Vanderburgh County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office at 3500 N. Harlan Ave. in Evansville, Indiana. With a population around 180,000, Vanderburgh County is one of the more active booking locations in southern Indiana. The county jail processes a steady flow of arrests and each one generates a booking report that is public record. You can search for current inmates, look up past bookings, and get copies of arrest records through the sheriff's office or through the online inmate lookup tool that Vanderburgh County provides.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff Booking Records

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is the main source for all booking reports in the county. The office is at 3500 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Call (812) 421-6200 for the main line or (812) 421-6201 for the jail directly. Staff can look up booking reports by name or date. The office processes booking records for every person brought into the Vanderburgh County Jail.

When someone is arrested in Vanderburgh County, the booking report is created at the jail. The report includes the person's name, age, address, and the charges they face. It also shows the date, time, and location of the arrest, the arresting officer, and the bond amount. Under IC 5-14-3-5, all of this information must be shared with anyone who requests it. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff cannot deny access to booking records simply because you do not state why you want them.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office posts an important notice on their inmate lookup page. It reads: "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." This is a reminder that a booking report does not mean a person is guilty of anything.

Note: Vanderburgh County booking reports tied to active investigations may be held under IC 5-14-3-4.

Vanderburgh County Online Inmate Lookup

Vanderburgh County has an online inmate lookup tool. You can search for current inmates at the Vanderburgh County Inmate Lookup page. This tool lets you search by name to find people who are held in the Vanderburgh County Jail. It shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. This is one of the more complete online booking search tools in southern Indiana.

The screenshot below shows the Vanderburgh County inmate lookup portal where you can search for booking reports.

The inmate lookup page is updated regularly and reflects current jail population data for Vanderburgh County.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff website also provides general info about jail operations, visitation, and how to contact the booking division.

This page links to the jail section, contact info, and other divisions of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office.

What Vanderburgh County Booking Reports Show

A booking report from Vanderburgh County includes specific data required by Indiana law. IC 5-14-3-5 lists what must be in every report. The person's name, age, and address come first. Then the charges. The time and place of the arrest are shown along with the name of the officer or agency. Bond or bail amounts are listed if a judge has set them.

When someone is placed in the Vanderburgh County Jail, the record also shows the date and time they were received. It will show when they are released or transferred. All of this is public. Vanderburgh County booking reports may also include a photograph taken at the time of booking. The daily arrest log kept by the sheriff shows all suspected crimes and complaints reported. This log is created within 24 hours and is public under IC 5-14-3-5(c).

Note: Juvenile records are not included in public booking report data for Vanderburgh County.

Booking Record Fees in Vanderburgh County

Looking at booking reports at the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office costs nothing. You can inspect records for free during business hours. Copies are where fees apply. Under IC 5-14-3-8, standard copies cost up to $0.10 per page. Color copies can run up to $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an extra fee of up to $5 per document.

The fee only covers paper and machine use. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office cannot charge for labor or overhead on booking record requests. For mail requests, send your written request to 3500 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Include the full name of the person and the date of arrest if you know it. The office has seven days to respond under IC 5-14-3-9.

State Search Tools for Vanderburgh County

Several state databases can help you find records tied to Vanderburgh County arrests. The Indiana DOC Offender Locator shows people currently in state prison. If someone was booked in Vanderburgh County and later sent to a state facility, you can track them using this tool. It is free and open to the public.

The Indiana MyCase portal lets you search court cases from Vanderburgh County at no cost. It shows charges, filings, and court dates. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors. It costs $15 per search and covers all Indiana counties including Vanderburgh. The VINELink system lets you check custody status for free and sign up for alerts when a person's status changes in Vanderburgh County.

Expungement of Vanderburgh County Records

Some booking reports in Vanderburgh County can be sealed through expungement. Under IC 35-38-8, Indiana allows people to petition the court to seal records. Arrests without a conviction can be expunged after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felonies need eight years. Once expunged, the record will not show up in a Vanderburgh County booking report search.

The Indiana State Police handle expungement processing. Contact them at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427. The Indiana State Sheriff's Association has a directory that lists every sheriff in the state, including Vanderburgh County.

Cities in Vanderburgh County

Evansville is the largest city in Vanderburgh County and the county seat. All arrests in Vanderburgh County are processed through the county jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Vanderburgh County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the surrounding areas. Each county keeps its own booking records at their respective sheriff's office.