Grant County Inmate Population Search
The Grant County inmate population is held at the county jail in Marion, Indiana, which is managed by the Grant County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Mike Combes. You can search current custody status through the Indiana County Jail Public Portal or the Indiana VINE system, both of which pull live data from the Grant County facility. This page explains the search tools available, what records are public, and how to contact the sheriff's office if you need more detail.
Grant County Quick Facts
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Mike Combes runs the Grant County Sheriff's Office in Marion, which oversees the county jail and all custody-related operations for the county. Staff can confirm current custody status, booking dates, and charges when you call during regular business hours. The office also handles records requests submitted in writing under Indiana's public records law.
| Address | 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 668-8168 |
| Fax | (765) 651-0817 |
| Website | in.gov/counties/grant/sheriff |
Calling the jail directly is the fastest route for straightforward questions. If you need booking records, formal charges, or official documentation, a written request to the sheriff's office is the right path. Most basic inmate population information is public under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act and does not require special approval to access.
Search Grant County Inmate Population Online
Grant County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which is one of the best places to start a search. This state-run portal pulls roster data directly from participating county jails and lets you look up the Grant County inmate population without a phone call. Enter the person's first and last name in the search bar to get started.
Indiana VINE is the other primary tool. Go to the Indiana SAVIN offender search page and run a name search. VINE connects to the jail's live booking system and returns custody status, facility name, and case numbers in many instances. Both the county jail portal and VINE are free to use and do not require registration for a basic search.
If online searches do not return a result, try calling the Grant County Sheriff at (765) 668-8168. Staff can check the jail roster manually and confirm whether someone is currently in custody. For people who may have been transferred to a state facility, use the IDOC Offender Locator as a separate follow-up step.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Population Tools
Indiana SAVIN is the official statewide system for tracking the inmate population across county jails and state prisons. It runs 24 hours a day and links to the VINE national network. Grant County is connected to SAVIN, which means booking data from the Marion jail becomes searchable through the statewide platform shortly after someone is booked in. There is no cost to search and no account required.
One of the most useful features available through VINE is the automated notification system. After you run a search and find the person, you can sign up to receive alerts any time their custody status changes. Notifications go by phone, text, or email. This is helpful for family members who need to know when someone is released, transferred, or has a court-ordered change in status. Register at the VINELink Indiana portal.
Grant County is in north-central Indiana and neighbors several other counties. If a search on SAVIN returns no result in Grant County, check Howard, Miami, or Madison County systems. People with ties to the region sometimes end up in a neighboring jail depending on which county filed charges. SAVIN lets you search all of Indiana from the same site.
Grant County Inmate Population Records
Jail records in Grant County are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Booking information, charges, bond status, and custody status are all open to the public. The Grant County Sheriff's Office is required to provide this information when requested. Exceptions apply to records tied to active investigations or involving juveniles, but standard inmate population data is not restricted.
Indiana administrative rules under 210 IAC 3-1-6 spell out what county jails must record for each person in custody. Required documentation includes the person's full name, booking date, charges, case number, bond status, and release date when one has been set. Grant County follows these requirements at its Marion facility. The full legal framework for county jails is in Indiana Code Title 11.
To make a records request, write to the Grant County Sheriff's Office at 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952. Routine requests for inmate population data are usually processed within a few business days. Detailed file requests may take longer. If you have questions about the APRA process, the state's guidance is available at in.gov/idoa.
Cities in Grant County
Grant County includes Marion, Gas City, Fairmount, and several smaller communities. Marion is the county seat and the location of the county jail. Marion qualifies for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Grant County borders several north-central and northeast Indiana counties. If you are searching for someone with ties to the area, check these nearby systems too.