Knox County Arrest Records and Inmate Search

Knox County recent arrests are handled through the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which maintains a jail at 101 N 7th St in Vincennes and posts an online inmate roster accessible to the public. Located in southwestern Indiana along the Wabash River, Knox County processes bookings for arrests made by the sheriff's department, Vincennes Police, and other local agencies, with records available through the sheriff's site and statewide Indiana databases.

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Knox County Sheriff Jail and Inmate Roster

The Knox County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention facility at 101 N 7th Street in Vincennes. The main office phone is 812-882-7660. The sheriff's website at knoxcountysheriff.com is the primary source for online inmate information. You can search by name or browse by booking date to find people currently held at the Knox County Jail.

The online inmate roster displays booking information for each person in custody. Records include the full name, booking date, charges, bond amount and status, and mugshot photos when available. The system covers current inmates and some recently released individuals depending on how recently the record was updated. This is free to use and does not require an account or registration.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, the Knox County Sheriff is required to take fingerprints, photographs, and identifying data from all individuals taken into custody. That information goes into the permanent booking record and is shared with state law enforcement databases. This is why booking photos and physical description data appear on the inmate roster.

Indiana law under IC 5-14-3-5 requires that certain arrest information be made available to the public. This includes the arrested person's name, age, and address, the charges, the date and time of the arrest, the location, the arresting officer's name, and the investigating agency. Knox County's online roster satisfies this disclosure requirement for most current bookings.

Note: Inmate rosters reflect current custody status and recent bookings. Records for individuals released more than a few days ago may no longer appear in the active roster view.

Knox County Court Records Search

Court records for Knox County criminal cases are searchable through Indiana's statewide MyCase portal. This free system covers the Knox Circuit Court and Knox Superior Court. You can look up cases by defendant name, case number, or attorney name.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana MyCase search interface, which covers Knox County court filings including criminal cases that originated as arrests at the Knox County Jail.

MyCase shows case status, scheduled hearing dates, judge assignments, and filings that are part of the public court record. Once the Knox County Prosecutor files charges after an arrest, the case appears in MyCase and can be tracked through to disposition.

Indiana Courts' public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records/ provides additional guidance on accessing Knox County court records under IC 5-14-3-3, which sets the general rule that public records are open for inspection and copying, and IC 5-14-3-4, which lists the categories of records that agencies may or must keep confidential.

Physical court records and certified copies can be obtained from the Knox County Clerk's office in the Knox County Courthouse in Vincennes. The clerk's office maintains files for all cases handled by Knox Circuit and Superior Courts.

Note: Certified copies of court documents carry a fee set by Indiana statute, though viewing public records in person at the courthouse is generally free.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search

For a broader criminal history search covering Knox County and all of Indiana, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) search is the main statewide tool. The LCH is available at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html and shows convictions and pending cases filed with the state. It pulls from court and law enforcement databases statewide, not just Knox County.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search portal, which covers Knox County records along with all other Indiana jurisdictions.

The LCH search is commonly used by employers, landlords, and individuals who want a quick statewide record check. Results show charges, dispositions, and conviction dates for cases on file with the Indiana State Police.

The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov/ is a separate tool that covers people serving prison sentences rather than sitting in county jail. If someone from Knox County has been convicted and transferred to a state prison, they would appear in IDOC rather than the local inmate roster.

Note: The LCH search returns records based on what has been reported to and maintained by the Indiana State Police, so it may not capture every local Knox County arrest immediately.

VINE Notification and Inmate Status Tracking

VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is a free service that lets registered users receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers Knox County Jail inmates. You can register at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 at any time.

Registration takes just a few minutes. You enter the offender's information, choose how you want to be notified (phone, email, or text), and VINE handles the rest. This is especially useful for crime victims who want to know when someone is released from the Knox County Jail without having to call the jail repeatedly.

The INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov/ is another option for tracking Knox County inmates across the state system. It aggregates data from participating county jails. Searching INjail can show you whether someone has moved between facilities or appears in another county's system.

Note: VINE notifications go to the contact information you provide at registration, so keep that information current if your contact details change.

Knox County Arrest Record Expungement

Indiana allows expungement of certain arrest records under IC 35-38-8. Records that may qualify include arrests where no charges were filed, cases that were dismissed, acquittals, and some misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period of several years. The law sets out specific eligibility rules and waiting periods that depend on the charge type and outcome.

If an expungement is granted, the Knox County records are sealed and the person can legally state in most contexts that they were not arrested or convicted. The process requires filing a petition with the Knox Circuit or Superior Court. Many people hire an attorney, but the courts provide self-help resources for those who want to file on their own.

The Indiana Courts' expungement page provides more detail on the process. Legal aid organizations serving southwest Indiana may also be able to help Knox County residents who qualify but cannot afford an attorney.

Note: Expungement does not automatically remove records from all private databases, and some third-party background check sites may retain arrest information even after a court orders expungement.

Nearby Knox County Counties

Knox County borders several other southwest Indiana counties. Arrest records for those counties are available on their own pages.