Knox County Booking Releases

Knox County booking releases are public records produced each time someone is arrested and processed at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes. Sheriff Doug Vantlin and the Knox County Sheriff's Office maintain these records and make them available through the Indiana County Jail Portal. This page explains how to search Knox County booking releases, what the records contain, and how to reach the sheriff's office for help with records not available online.

Knox County Jail Booking Records

The Knox County Jail is at 2375 S. Old Decker Rd. in Vincennes. Bookings here come from the Knox County Sheriff's Office, the Vincennes Police Department, and other agencies operating within the county. Each booking produces a public record that shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and the arresting agency. Knox County is NIBRS compliant and reports crime data under the national standard.

Knox County is in southwestern Indiana along the Wabash River. Vincennes is the county seat and the largest city. Bookings from all communities in the county, including Bruceville, Bicknell, and Oaktown, are processed at the Knox County Jail. The sheriff's office website provides direct contact information and resources for the public seeking law enforcement services in the county.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office website offers department information, news, and contact details for those seeking help with law enforcement matters or booking records in the county.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office website provides department contact information and public resources for accessing records in Knox County.

The sheriff's website is a direct resource for booking records requests and for getting contact information for the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Vincennes.

Knox County Sheriff's Office Contact

Sheriff Doug Vantlin leads the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 2375 S. Old Decker Rd. in Vincennes. The main phone is 812.882.7660. The office manages all law enforcement and jail operations in Knox County. Staff can answer questions about current inmates, how to visit an inmate, and how to request booking records. Knox County is NIBRS compliant.

For records not available through the Indiana County Jail Portal, contact the Knox County Sheriff's Office directly. Public records requests can be submitted in person at the office on Old Decker Rd. or by mail. Staff will process requests under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

How to Search Knox County Booking Releases

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the primary online tool for current Knox County booking releases. The portal is free and open to anyone. Search by name to see who is currently held at Knox County Jail. Results include charge information and booking dates as entered at the time of arrest processing.

For people who have moved from Knox County Jail to state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov covers all Indiana Department of Correction facilities and community supervision programs. The IDOC tool is separate from the county system and covers statewide state-level custody only.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov provides free notification services for Knox County inmates. Sign up with a name and receive alerts when a person is released, transferred, or has a custody change. This service works for both county and state facilities in Indiana.

Court records for Knox County cases are searchable at public.courts.in.gov. Search by name or case number to find criminal case filings, hearing dates, and outcomes for anyone arrested in Knox County whose case went to court.

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the statewide tool for finding current booking releases at the Knox County Jail in Vincennes.

The state portal is free to use and is updated from jail system data on a regular basis, making it a reliable tool for Knox County booking releases.

Indiana Public Records Law and Knox County Bookings

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 requires the Knox County Sheriff's Office to make booking records available to the public. Anyone can request these records without providing a reason. Fees are limited to the actual cost of reproduction. There is no charge for searching.

The section at IC 5-14-3-3 identifies adult booking records as public law enforcement records under Indiana law. Knox County booking releases fall within this category. Exceptions for juvenile records and active investigation details may apply in limited cases, but adult booking records are generally open to the public.

Cities in Knox County

Knox County's largest city is Vincennes, the county seat. No city in Knox County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated booking releases page. All arrests in Vincennes, Bicknell, Bruceville, and other Knox County communities are processed at the Knox County Jail on Old Decker Road.

Nearby Counties

Knox County is in southwestern Indiana and borders several counties. Use these links to search booking releases in neighboring areas.