Find Evansville Inmate Population Records
The Evansville inmate population is held at the Vanderburgh County Jail, which serves the entire county including all city arrests. Evansville does not run a long-term jail of its own. People arrested by the Evansville Police Department are booked and held at the county facility on North Harlan Avenue. This page covers how to search for someone currently in custody, how to reach the Vanderburgh County Sheriff, and what communication options are available to inmates and their families.
Evansville Quick Facts
Evansville Police Department
The Evansville Police Department patrols and serves Evansville, the largest city in southwest Indiana. When EPD officers make an arrest, the person is transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail for booking. EPD does not maintain its own jail. The police department's role ends once custody is transferred to the Sheriff's Office.
For non-emergency matters, call EPD at (812) 435-6191. Administrative inquiries can go to (812) 436-7896. To ask about someone who was recently arrested, contact the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office directly at (812) 421-6200, since the Sheriff manages all jail records and booking data.
| Address | 15 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 435-6191 (Non-Emergency) |
| Website | evansvillepolice.com |
Vanderburgh County Jail Inmate Population
The Vanderburgh County Jail is located at 3500 N Harlan Ave, Evansville, IN 47711. Sheriff Noah Robinson oversees the facility. The jail holds people arrested anywhere in Vanderburgh County, including all Evansville arrests. It is the only county jail serving Evansville residents who are taken into custody.
The online inmate lookup for Vanderburgh County lets you filter results by last name. Each record typically includes a booking photo, the list of charges, and the current housing unit within the jail. This is one of the more detailed public jail search systems in Indiana. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee to use it.
Booking takes time. If you know someone was arrested recently but their name doesn't appear in the database yet, wait a few hours and search again. The system updates throughout the day but is not instant. If the person still doesn't appear after several hours, call the jail directly to confirm their status.
Search Evansville Inmate Population Online
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff provides a direct link to jail records on their website. Indiana also has statewide tools you can use as a backup or for tracking transfers.
- Vanderburgh County Inmate Lookup - filter by last name, view photos and charges
- Indiana County Jail Public Portal - statewide search tool covering multiple county jails
- VINE Indiana - sign up for free alerts on custody status changes
- Indiana SAVIN - the state's official victim notification service
- IDOC Offender Locator - for people moved to an Indiana state prison
If you want to be notified the moment someone is released or moved, VINE is the best option. Register your phone number or email at vinelink.vineapps.com. The service is free, and you can set it up in a few minutes. VINE covers both the Vanderburgh County Jail and state Department of Correction facilities, so your alert stays active even if the person is transferred.
Inmate Visits and Communication in Evansville
To visit someone at the Vanderburgh County Jail, contact the facility first at (812) 421-6200. Visiting hours and rules are subject to change. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Visits may be in-person or through video depending on the inmate's housing assignment and the jail's current policies.
Mail is accepted at the jail. Address letters to the inmate's full name and booking number, Vanderburgh County Jail, 3500 N Harlan Ave, Evansville, IN 47711. The jail reviews incoming mail. Books and magazines typically must come directly from a publisher or approved vendor. Do not send cash in the mail.
To add money to an inmate's commissary account, check with the jail for the currently approved service. Commissary funds can be used for phone calls, food, hygiene items, and postage. Phone call details, including carrier and rates, are available through the facility.
If the person you are looking for has been sentenced and moved to a state prison, use the IDOC Offender Locator to find their new location. Indiana Code Title 11 governs how the Department of Correction manages inmates and what rights they retain. You can review those statutes at iga.in.gov.
Nearby Cities
Evansville is in the far southwest corner of Indiana. Most other qualifying cities in Indiana are a significant distance away. If you need to search in another area, the pages below cover different county jail systems.