Access Vigo County Arrest Records

Vigo County arrest records are processed at the county jail in Terre Haute and are available through the Vigo County Sheriff's Office and several free Indiana public portals. This page covers the tools and steps needed to find booking records, check custody status, and access court data for arrests throughout Vigo County.

Vigo County Sheriff's Office Booking Records

The Vigo County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 401 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. You can reach the sheriff's office at 812-462-3226. The jail runs 24 hours a day and accepts bookings at any time. When someone is brought into the facility, staff collect fingerprints, photographs, and personal identification. That intake creates a booking record that becomes part of the county's arrest database.

Under IC 36-2-13-5, county sheriffs in Indiana must maintain records of all persons booked into custody. These records include the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and the booking date and time. Bond amounts are recorded once the court sets them. Indiana law makes these records public. Vigo County residents can access basic booking data through free online portals without submitting a formal records request.

The Vigo County website at vigocounty.in.gov is the starting point for sheriff contact information, public records requests, and links to inmate and court record tools for Terre Haute area arrests.

Search Vigo County Arrests Online

The INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov is the main free tool for checking current Vigo County inmate records. This statewide system pulls custody data from participating county jails. You search by name and see who is currently in the Vigo County jail, along with the charges and booking date. Data updates as new bookings are entered into the system.

If you do not find someone in INjail, call the Vigo County jail directly at 812-462-3226. Staff can confirm custody status for any person currently held in Terre Haute. For public records requests by mail or in person, that same number connects you to the right department. The sheriff's office accepts requests during regular business hours.

Vigo County also has a Terre Haute Police Department that handles city arrests. Anyone arrested by city officers is still booked into the Vigo County jail on Cherry St. The jail is the single booking facility for the entire county, regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Vigo County Court Records on MyCase

After an arrest and formal charging in Vigo County, the criminal case is filed in Vigo Superior Court or Vigo Circuit Court, both in Terre Haute. Those case records are searchable on Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. MyCase is free and requires no login. You can look up cases by name, case number, or date of birth and see the charges, court dates, and case status.

MyCase covers all 92 Indiana counties and shows Vigo County criminal case filings including charges, next hearing dates, and assigned judges for matters filed in Terre Haute courts.

MyCase is for court records only. For current booking and jail roster data, use INjail or call the sheriff's office.

What Vigo County Arrest Records Include

Indiana's public disclosure law at IC 5-14-3-5 requires agencies to share specific details from arrest records. These include the name, age, and address of the person arrested, the charge, the date, time, and location of the arrest, and the name and agency of the arresting officer. Vigo County follows this standard. These items remain public even if charges are later dropped or the case does not result in a conviction.

Beyond the legal minimum, Vigo County booking records often include the booking number, bond amount and type, and a physical description. Mugshots may be available through a public records request. When a case reaches court, MyCase adds filings, plea records, hearing results, and sentencing information. An arrest is not a conviction. Everyone booked into the Vigo County jail is presumed innocent unless a court determines otherwise.

Indiana State Police Criminal History Search for Vigo County

The Indiana State Police offers the Limited Criminal History (LCH) search at the ISP criminal history portal. This is a statewide database covering felony arrests and Class A misdemeanor convictions across all Indiana counties, including Vigo. LCH shows records that went through the court process, not just recent bookings. There is a fee to run a search. Results cover a person's full Indiana criminal record, not just Vigo County data.

LCH is most useful when you need a comprehensive background check spanning multiple counties or years. For current Terre Haute booking data, INjail and a direct call to the jail are faster and free.

VINE Custody Notifications for Vigo County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) tracks custody status at the Vigo County jail and sends automatic alerts when someone is released or transferred. The service is free. You can register at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). VINE also works by phone if you prefer not to use the website. You need the person's name or offender ID number to set up notifications. Alerts are sent by call, text, or email based on your preference.

VINE checks the Vigo County jail database continuously and notifies you automatically. The service is available 24 hours a day, every day. It does not require any follow-up from you once registration is complete.

Public Records Requests in Vigo County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives anyone the right to inspect public records during business hours. Arrest records kept by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office are public. You can request them in person or by mail at 401 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Calls to 812-462-3226 can direct you to the right person for records requests.

Copies of records may come with a reproduction fee. Active investigation files may have portions withheld while a case is open. Records involving juveniles are restricted. For court records, MyCase is faster and does not require a formal written request. For full incident reports, booking photos, or police reports from the Terre Haute Police Department, a written request to the relevant agency is the standard approach.

Expungement of Vigo County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-8 lets eligible people petition to seal older arrest and conviction records. In Vigo County, petitions are filed in Vigo Superior Court or Circuit Court in Terre Haute. Eligibility depends on the charge type, the time elapsed, and whether any other criminal matters are pending or have occurred since the original case closed.

Arrests that did not result in a conviction often qualify for sealing sooner than those with a guilty finding. Once a court grants the petition, the record is removed from most public searches and restricted in most background check systems. You must file the petition, attend a hearing, and pay the filing fee. The clerk's office in Terre Haute can tell you the current fee. An attorney who knows Vigo County courts can help you determine eligibility and complete the process correctly.

Cities in Vigo County

Vigo County is home to Terre Haute, the county seat and the largest city in west-central Indiana. Terre Haute accounts for the great majority of arrests processed at the county jail. Other communities in Vigo County include West Terre Haute, Riley, and Seelyville. None of the smaller communities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Vigo County arrests are processed at the jail on Cherry St in Terre Haute.

Nearby Counties

Vigo County is in west-central Indiana. If someone may have been arrested in a neighboring county, check these pages.