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Evansville, Indiana • Vanderburgh County arrest and jail records
Check Evansville Recent Arrests Through Official Vanderburgh County Booking, Jail and Court Sources
For a recent arrest in Evansville, start with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s official Recent Booking Records. If the question is whether someone is still in jail, switch to Inmate Lookup. Use Indiana MyCase for the criminal case, Evansville Police Central Records for EPD reports, and the jail’s official pages for bond, visitation, phone, mail, commissary and release information.
Quick answer
Where Should You Check Recent Arrests in Evansville First?
Evansville is in Vanderburgh County, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail. Its website publishes both Recent Booking Records and a separate Inmate Lookup. Those two pages answer different questions.
Recent Booking Records
Best first source for a new Vanderburgh County jail booking, booking photograph, date, charge information and other booking details that are publicly displayed.
Open Recent BookingsInmate Lookup
Use the live inmate lookup when your real question is whether the person currently appears in Vanderburgh County Jail custody.
Search Current InmatesIndiana MyCase
Use MyCase for public, non-confidential Indiana court information, docket events, filings and available court documents.
Open Indiana MyCaseEPD Central Records
Use Evansville Police Central Records for city-police report copies and other EPD record questions rather than asking the jail for a police report.
Open EPD Central RecordsVanderburgh Warrant Search
The Sheriff’s search supports name, issue-date, warrant-type and last-name filtering for publicly displayed warrants.
Open Warrant SearchIndiana State Police
Use ISP’s Limited Criminal History service when you specifically need an Indiana name-based history product rather than a Vanderburgh County jail search.
Open ISP Criminal HistoryThe Sheriff’s bond instructions state that it takes at least an hour—and sometimes longer—from arrest through completion of the booking process. Until booking is complete, jail staff may not yet have charge or bond information. If the arrest just occurred, allow processing time before assuming the person is not there.
Official lookup workflow
How To Search Evansville Recent Arrests Step by Step
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Open the Sheriff’s official Recent Booking Records
Go directly to Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records. The page lets you browse by last-name letter or search by name.
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Search the person’s legal name
Start with the legal surname rather than a nickname. If several people have similar names, compare the first and middle names, age, booking date and other identifiers shown on the booking profile.
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Open the individual booking carefully
Use the booking details as a starting point for the arrest date, listed charges, booking information, bond clues and jail status. A booking charge can later be amended or handled differently by the prosecutor or court.
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Switch to Inmate Lookup for current custody
If you need to know whether the person is still incarcerated, use the separate Vanderburgh County Inmate Lookup. The Sheriff’s Office describes this as live access to the people currently in jail.
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Use MyCase for the legal case
Open Indiana MyCase. You can search public case information by case number or by party name and narrow a name search with details such as first name, middle name or date of birth.
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Save the exact identifiers before calling
Write down the legal name, booking date, booking number if displayed, charge wording and court case number. Those identifiers help the jail, Clerk, attorney or records office locate the correct person without relying on a common name alone.
Someone may appear in Recent Booking Records and disappear from the current inmate list after bonding out, being released or transferring. That is not necessarily an error.
Do not mix the systems
Recent Bookings, Recent Reports, EPD Crime Reports and Court Records Are Different
| Source | Best Use | What It Does Not Prove |
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| Recent Booking Records | New Vanderburgh County jail bookings and booking details. | Final guilt, conviction or case disposition. |
| Inmate Lookup | Whether someone currently appears in Vanderburgh County Jail custody. | Whether an older arrest occurred or how the criminal case ended. |
| VCSO Recent Reports | Sheriff incident/offense reports searchable by offense and date. | That every person named was arrested or remains in jail. |
| EPD Daily Crime Report | Evansville Police daily incident-report information. | Current Vanderburgh County jail custody. |
| Indiana MyCase | Court filings, hearings, docket events and available public court documents. | A complete national criminal history. |
Bond and scam protection
How To Verify and Post a Vanderburgh County Bond
The Sheriff’s Office warns that bond scams have targeted people after recent bookings appear online. Its current warning says legitimate bonds are handled through the court system and must be paid in person. The jail will not call, text or email you a link to pay someone’s bond.
If someone contacts you claiming that a family member must be bonded out immediately, end the communication and independently call the Vanderburgh County Jail at 812-421-6200 or verify the bond route through the official Sheriff’s website.
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Wait until booking is completed
The Sheriff’s Office advises waiting at least one hour after arrest before calling for charges or bond because the jail may have no information until booking is finished.
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Confirm the exact bond amount and type
Open the official Placing a Bond page and verify whether the bond is cash, surety or cash-only. A cash-only bond cannot be replaced by a surety bond.
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Use the correct weekday Clerk location
For misdemeanor bonds during normal weekday hours, the Sheriff directs payment to the Misdemeanor Clerk’s Office, Room S231, at the Civic Center, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Other bonds are directed to Room 216 of the Courts Building at 825 Sycamore St.
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Use the Sheriff’s after-hours route only during listed hours
The Sheriff’s Office handles eligible after-hours bonding on behalf of the County Clerk after normal weekday hours and during its listed weekend periods.
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Bring ID and the correct payment
The person posting bond must have state-issued photo identification. The Sheriff currently says the exact amount can be paid in cash or by credit card; the card must belong to the person posting bond, and card payments carry a non-refundable convenience charge.
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Keep proof and continue to the court case
Bond only addresses pretrial release. Save the receipt and use MyCase or the responsible court to confirm the person’s next hearing and ongoing obligations.
Initial hearing and case status
Evansville Court Times and Indiana MyCase After an Arrest
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s jail guidance says people arrested on new charges will either appear in court or be seen by a judge within 72 hours of arrest. The Sheriff’s published times below are general estimates and can change based on court requirements.
| Case Type | General Time | How the Appearance Usually Occurs |
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| Misdemeanor arrest | Around 8:30 a.m. | Video court from the jail to Misdemeanor and Traffic Court. |
| Superior Court felony | Around 9:30 a.m. | Video court connected to Division II. |
| Circuit Court felony | Around 1:30 p.m. | Video court connected to Circuit Court. |
| Petition to Revoke | Tuesday / Thursday, around 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. | Often in person at the Vanderburgh County Courts Building. |
The Sheriff explicitly says these are general times and are subject to change. For a specific defendant, verify the actual case and hearing through Indiana MyCase, the attorney or the court hearing the case.
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Open Indiana MyCase
Go to mycase.in.gov. Public users can search public, non-confidential case information without paying for ordinary MyCase access.
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Search by case number when you have it
MyCase allows case searches using a case number, citation number or cross-reference number. A case number is usually safer than relying only on a common name.
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For a name search, narrow the party carefully
MyCase supports party searches by last name and can be narrowed with first name, middle name or date of birth. Compare the county and case details before deciding you found the correct person.
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Read the docket instead of relying on the booking charge
Look for filed charges, hearing dates, orders, bond-related entries, disposition and available documents. Court records may differ from the charge wording first displayed at booking.
MyCase is useful for public online information, but some documents are not available online. Vanderburgh County Clerk records can be requested separately when you need copies or certification. The Clerk’s published main number is 812-435-5160.
Family and inmate services
Vanderburgh County Jail Visitation, Commissary, Phone and Mail
The Vanderburgh County Jail is located at 3500 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Once you have confirmed custody, use the specific inmate-service page instead of continuing to search arrest pages.
Remote visits are available daily
The Sheriff currently lists remote video visits from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, except during meal-service blocks from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 5–6:30 p.m.
Check Visitation RulesSchedule at least 24 hours ahead
On-site video visits are free and offered on normal county business days, excluding holidays. Visitors need a CPC account and must schedule at least 24 hours in advance. The Sheriff currently limits visitors to three local visits per week.
Verify ScheduleKiosk or JailFunds
Cash or credit-card deposits can be made at the kiosk inside the jail’s main entrance 24/7. The Sheriff’s online route currently uses JailFunds.
Open Commissary GuideCombined Public Communications
The jail currently uses CPC for telephone services. Phone time can be purchased at the jail kiosk, through InmateSales or by calling CPC at 1-877-998-5678.
Open Phone InstructionsPIN Debit
The Sheriff’s phone page describes PIN Debit as telephone time that lets the inmate call approved numbers using purchased phone time.
Prepaid
Prepaid phone time is associated with the specific phone number for which talk time was purchased.
The current visitation page says each inmate receives 10 free minutes of video visitation each week beginning Sunday. This is per inmate, not per visitor. Verify the live page before scheduling because provider pricing and facility rules can change.
Mail, money and property
How To Send Mail or Handle Property for a Vanderburgh County Inmate
Current general inmate mail address
Vanderburgh County Detention CenterC/O “Inmate Name”
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
| Item | Current Guidance |
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| General letters | May be sent to the published Detention Center mail-processing address using the inmate’s name. |
| Photographs | Photos up to 5 × 7 inches are currently accepted, subject to content restrictions. |
| Cash / checks / money orders | Do not mail them. Use the kiosk or approved online commissary-deposit route. |
| Self-addressed envelopes | Not accepted. Inmates buy pre-stamped envelopes through commissary; indigent inmates can receive stamped envelopes. |
| Legal mail | Attorneys use a separate jail procedure and should follow the current legal-mail instructions. |
| Property pickup | The Sheriff permits designated property release under facility rules; general property pickup has specific weekday hours. |
Out dates and state transfer
How To Check a Vanderburgh County Jail Release Date
Release-date questions depend on where the person is serving the sentence. A sentenced county-jail inmate and a person transferred to the Indiana Department of Correction are handled differently.
Sentenced to Vanderburgh County Jail
The Sheriff’s current Out Dates page directs family members to call 812-421-6200 for a county-jail release date.
It currently states that inmates are released at 5:30 a.m. from the main jail entrance on their scheduled release date and have an opportunity to make a call before release.
Sentenced to Indiana DOC
If the person is sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction, the county jail does not calculate the ultimate DOC release date. Wait until transfer and use the Indiana DOC incarcerated-individual search.
Court orders, additional holds, sentence calculations and transfers can affect release. Verify with the responsible facility before driving to the jail.
Police and Sheriff record copies
Evansville Police Records vs. Vanderburgh County Sheriff Records
The Evansville Police Department and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office maintain different records. Send the request to the agency that created the record whenever possible.
Evansville Police Central Records
Use EPD for city-police case or offense reports. Central Records is located in Room 126 at Police Headquarters, 15 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.
Phone: 812-436-7956.
Open EPD Central RecordsVanderburgh County Sheriff Public Records
Use the Sheriff’s records portal for Sheriff incident reports, incarceration records, administrative records and other records maintained by VCSO.
The Sheriff says Indiana public-record law allows 24 hours to respond to an in-person request and seven calendar days for a mailed or faxed request.
Open Sheriff RecordsThe detailed Central Records page lists lobby walk-in hours as Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., while another EPD records-inquiries page says 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Call 812-436-7956 before making a special trip.
| Service | Published Fee | Before You Go |
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| Accident report | $12 | EPD directs accident-report users through its current report process. |
| Offense report | $5 | Call first if you need a specific report type or certified copy. |
| Local criminal history check | $10 | This is local, not a national criminal-history search. |
The Central Records page currently says ordinary report and criminal-history payments are not accepted by cash or credit card. Review the current payment instructions before visiting; cash is specifically listed for the notary fee only.
Choose the correct VCSO form
Vanderburgh Sheriff Incident, Incarceration and Local History Requests
Request the actual Sheriff’s report
The online form asks for information such as the incident-report number when known, incident location, incident date and additional description.
Request Incident ReportUse an incarceration-record request
The Sheriff says an incarceration record only shows dates a person was lodged in the Vanderburgh County Detention Center. It does not list criminal charges or charge dispositions and is normally available without charge.
Request Incarceration RecordDifferent from incarceration history
VCSO’s limited criminal-history request covers qualifying Vanderburgh County arrest or criminal-charge information, including Evansville, and is subject to statutory request-purpose rules.
Check Local History RulesStart with the records menu when unsure
The Sheriff separates accident reports, incident reports, incarceration records, criminal-history requests, medical records and administrative records instead of using one generic form.
Choose a Record TypeThe Sheriff’s Office specifically warns that its incarceration record should not be used for pre-employment or licensing purposes. It only establishes dates of confinement at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center.
Active warrant lookup
How To Check Vanderburgh County Warrants
The Sheriff’s public Warrant Search supports name searches, issue-date ranges, warrant-type filtering and browsing by last-name letter. Individual results can show warrant type and a displayed bond amount.
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Search the legal name
Use the full name when possible and compare age or other identifiers before assuming the warrant belongs to the correct person.
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Read the warrant type
A failure-to-appear warrant is not the same as a new criminal accusation, and tax warrants follow a different process from criminal warrants.
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Do not attempt to clear it through an unofficial website
Call the Sheriff’s warrant line at 812-421-6200 or speak with the responsible court or a licensed attorney when legal action is required.
Statewide follow-up
When To Use ISP, Indiana DOC or VINE
| Source | Use It For | Important Limit |
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| Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History | Indiana name/date-of-birth criminal-history search for the product described by ISP. | Indiana only; not a national report and not a Vanderburgh County live jail list. |
| Indiana DOC | People transferred into Indiana Department of Correction custody. | Do not expect a newly booked Vanderburgh County Jail detainee to appear there. |
| VINE | Participating-jail custody information and notification of custody changes. | Not a court-disposition database and should not be a victim’s only safety plan. |
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s VINE page specifically warns people not to rely solely on automated VINE notification for personal safety. If you believe you are in danger, use an appropriate safety plan and call 911 in an emergency.
Troubleshooting
Why Someone May Not Appear in Evansville Recent Bookings or Inmate Lookup
| Possible Reason | What To Do |
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| Booking is still being processed | Wait at least an hour after a very recent arrest before expecting complete booking, charge or bond information. |
| Person has already been released | Check Recent Booking Records and Indiana MyCase rather than only current Inmate Lookup. |
| Name variation | Retry the legal surname, middle name, suffix or hyphenated spelling. |
| Another county has custody | Determine where the arrest happened and whether the person was booked outside Vanderburgh County. |
| Transferred to Indiana DOC | After a state sentence and transfer, use Indiana Department of Correction resources. |
| Juvenile or restricted record | Do not attempt to bypass confidentiality, sealed-record or juvenile-record restrictions. |
- Retry the legal name.Do not rely only on a nickname or social-media name.
- Check Recent Bookings and Inmate Lookup.They answer different questions.
- Allow processing time after a fresh arrest.The jail says booking can take an hour or longer.
- Search Indiana MyCase.The case may remain active after the person leaves jail.
- Confirm the arresting county.Evansville-area incidents can involve neighboring jurisdictions.
- Call the jail when timing matters.Vanderburgh County Jail: 812-421-6200.
Local contact desk
Evansville Jail, Sheriff and Police Contact Information
812-421-6200
3500 N. Harlan Ave.
Evansville, IN 47711
812-421-6203
3500 N. Harlan Ave.
Evansville, IN 47711
812-436-7956
15 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 126, Evansville, IN 47708
Vanderburgh County Jail
- Address
- 3500 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711
- Jail phone
- 812-421-6200
- Use for
- Custody, booking, bond routing, visitation and inmate-service questions.
Evansville Police Central Records
- Address
- 15 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 126, Evansville, IN 47708
- Phone
- 812-436-7956
- Use for
- Evansville Police offense reports and local EPD records.
Avoid wrong conclusions
Common Evansville Arrest Search Mistakes
- Searching only “Evansville jail” on a third-party site. Start with Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Recent Booking Records and Inmate Lookup.
- Assuming Recent Bookings equals current jail custody. A person may be booked and later released while the booking entry remains visible.
- Treating a mugshot as proof of conviction. Use MyCase for the actual criminal court record and disposition.
- Calling too soon after an arrest. The Sheriff’s Office says booking can take at least one hour or longer.
- Paying bond through a link sent by a caller or text. The Sheriff’s current scam warning says legitimate bond payments are handled in person.
- Asking EPD for a Sheriff’s report. Use Evansville Police Central Records for EPD records and VCSO Public Records for Sheriff records.
- Mailing cash or a money order to an inmate. The jail says cash, checks and money orders may not be mailed to inmates.
- Using an incarceration record as criminal history. VCSO says its incarceration record only shows confinement dates and is not a criminal-history report.
- Looking in Indiana DOC for a new county booking. IDOC is relevant after state transfer, not for an ordinary new Vanderburgh County jail booking.
- Using an arrest page for employment, housing or licensing decisions. Use legally appropriate screening procedures and reliable disposition information for regulated decisions.
Evansville-specific questions
Evansville Recent Arrests Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I check recent arrests in Evansville, Indiana?
Start with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s official Recent Booking Records page. It supports name search and browsing by last-name letter. If you need to know whether the person is still in jail, use the separate Inmate Lookup.
How long after an Evansville arrest does a booking appear?
The Sheriff’s Office says it takes at least one hour or longer to move a person from arrest through completion of booking. Until booking is complete, the jail may not yet have charge or bond information available.
What is the difference between Vanderburgh Recent Bookings and Inmate Lookup?
Recent Booking Records shows recent jail booking activity. Inmate Lookup is the better source for determining whether someone currently appears in Vanderburgh County Jail custody. A released person can remain relevant to a recent-booking search but no longer appear as a current inmate.
Can I pay a Vanderburgh County bond over the phone or through a text link?
No. The Sheriff’s Office currently warns that legitimate bonds are handled through the court system and must be paid in person. The jail says it will not call, email or text a payment link for bonding someone out.
How soon does an Evansville inmate go before a judge?
The Sheriff’s jail guidance says people arrested on new charges will either appear in court or be seen by a judge within 72 hours of arrest. Published video-court times are general and can change, so use Indiana MyCase or the responsible court for the actual hearing schedule.
How do I visit someone at Vanderburgh County Jail?
The jail uses video visitation through Combined Public Communications. Remote visits are currently available during listed daily hours with meal-period exclusions. On-site visits are free on normal business days, require a CPC account and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
How do I send money to a Vanderburgh County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Office currently allows commissary deposits through the kiosk inside the main jail entrance or online through JailFunds. Cash, checks and money orders should not be mailed to an inmate.
Where do I get an Evansville Police arrest or offense report?
Use Evansville Police Central Records in Room 126 at Police Headquarters, 15 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The records phone number is 812-436-7956. Call before visiting because two current EPD pages publish slightly different lobby closing times.
How do I check the court case after an Evansville arrest?
Use Indiana MyCase for public, non-confidential court case information. Search by case number when available or search by party name and narrow the result with first name, middle name or date of birth. Compare the Vanderburgh County case details before relying on a match.
Why can I not find someone in the Vanderburgh County inmate search?
The booking may still be processing, the person may already have been released, the legal name may be entered differently, another county may have custody, or the person may have transferred to Indiana DOC. Check Recent Booking Records, MyCase and the arresting jurisdiction before assuming no arrest occurred.
Official verification