Find Vigo County Booking Reports

Vigo County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office at 121 Oak St. in Terre Haute, Indiana. Sheriff John Plummer oversees the office and the county jail. With a population near 107,000, Vigo County processes a large number of bookings each year. Every arrest made in the county creates a booking report that is public under Indiana law. This page explains how to search for booking records in Vigo County, what those records contain, and what it costs to get copies.

Vigo County Sheriff's Office Records

The Vigo County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for booking reports. Sheriff John Plummer runs the department. The office sits at 121 Oak St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. Call 812.462.3226 to reach the main line. Staff can look up who is in custody and share details from a booking report.

Vigo County processes all local arrests through the county jail in Terre Haute. Each person who is booked gets a report that lists their name, age, address, and charges. The time and place of the arrest are documented. The arresting officer is named. If bond has been set, that figure is part of the record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the Vigo County Sheriff must release this data to anyone who asks. No reason is needed to request it.

Walk-in requests are welcome during business hours. Bring a valid ID and tell the staff who you want to look up. Phone requests work for quick checks. For written requests, mail them to the Vigo County Sheriff at 121 Oak St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. The response time is up to seven days under IC 5-14-3-9.

Note: Vigo County booking records from open investigations may be withheld under IC 5-14-3-4.

Online Booking Searches in Vigo County

The Vigo County Sheriff website provides basic info about the jail and booking procedures. For inmate status checks, calling the jail directly is the fastest method. Vigo County is one of the larger counties in western Indiana and the jail handles a steady flow of bookings in the Terre Haute area.

The VINELink system lets you check custody status across all Indiana counties, including Vigo County. It is free to use. You can sign up for email or phone alerts when someone's custody status changes. The toll-free VINE number is 1-866-959-8463. This is useful for people who need to track an inmate's status without calling the jail each day.

The Indiana MyCase portal shows court case details tied to Vigo County bookings. You can search by name to see charges, case filings, and court dates. MyCase does not show the actual booking report but it gives you the court side of the story, which helps fill in details about what happened after the arrest in Vigo County.

Vigo County Booking Report Details

Every Vigo County booking report has a set of required fields. The person's name and date of birth come first. Their home address is listed. The charges are shown along with the statute numbers. The time and date of the arrest go on the record. The officer or agency that made the arrest is named.

When someone is placed in the Vigo County Jail, the booking report also shows when they arrived and when they leave. If bond has been set, the amount is public. The Vigo County daily arrest log tracks all suspected crimes and complaints. Under IC 5-14-3-5(c), this log must be created within 24 hours of the event. It includes the time, substance, and location of each complaint along with the agency's response. You can ask to see this log at the sheriff's office in Terre Haute at no cost.

Booking reports from Vigo County sometimes include a photograph taken at the time of booking. The release of photos may fall under separate rules depending on the case. The basic text data in the booking report is always public.

Fees for Vigo County Records

Inspecting booking reports at the Vigo County Sheriff's Office is free. Copies cost money. Under IC 5-14-3-8, standard copies are $0.10 per page. Color copies are up to $0.25 per page. The fee covers paper and machine use only. Certified copies can cost up to $5 per document.

No labor charges. No overhead. That is what the law says. Vigo County follows these state rules for all booking record copy requests. If you just want to look at a record but do not need a copy, there is no fee at all. Walk in during business hours and ask to see it. The staff will help you find what you need in the Vigo County system.

State Tools for Vigo County Booking Records

The Indiana DOC Offender Locator shows people in state prison. If someone was arrested in Vigo County and later sent to a state facility, you can find them there. The tool is free and open to the public.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search tool, which can help find records tied to arrests in Vigo County.

This ISP Limited Criminal History tool costs $15 per search and covers felonies and Class A misdemeanors from all Indiana counties including Vigo.

For expungement of old Vigo County booking records, IC 35-38-8 sets the rules. One year for arrests without conviction. Five years for misdemeanors. Eight years for felonies. Contact ISP at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or (317) 234-4427 to learn more.

Note: The Indiana State Sheriff's Association directory lists contact info for all Indiana sheriffs including Vigo County.

Cities in Vigo County

Terre Haute is the county seat and the largest city in Vigo County. All arrests in Vigo County are processed at the county jail in Terre Haute.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Vigo County. If you are not sure where an arrest happened, check the surrounding areas. Each county maintains its own booking records.