Find the Hancock County Inmate Population
Hancock County holds its inmate population at the county jail in Greenfield, Indiana, operated by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Brad Burkhart. The county provides a public inmate lookup tool on the sheriff's website, and it also connects to Indiana VINE and the statewide jail portal, giving you three ways to search for current custody status. This page explains how each option works and what records the county makes available under Indiana law.
Hancock County Quick Facts
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Brad Burkhart leads the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail on Main Street in Greenfield. The office handles all custody and inmate population matters for the county. An online inmate lookup tool is available on the sheriff's website, which is the fastest way to check current custody status without calling anyone.
| Address | 123 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (317) 477-1147 |
| Fax | (317) 477-1169 |
| Website | hancockcountysheriff.net |
| Inmate Lookup | Inmate Lookup Tool |
The inmate lookup page at hancockcountysheriff.net lets you search by name and get real-time custody data from the county jail. Staff are also available by phone at (317) 477-1147 if you have questions the online tool does not address. Written records requests should go to the address above and will be handled under Indiana's public records law.
Search Hancock County Inmate Population Online
The Hancock County Sheriff's website offers a direct inmate lookup at hancockcountysheriff.net/inmate-lookup/. This is the most direct route to current inmate population data for Hancock County. Enter the person's name to pull their custody status, booking date, charges, and facility location. The tool is free and does not require registration.
Hancock County also participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which pulls roster data from multiple counties through a single statewide interface. This portal is useful if you want to search Hancock alongside nearby counties in one place. Indiana VINE at Indiana SAVIN is a third option that adds notification services on top of the basic search.
If none of the county-level tools return a result, the person may have been moved to a state prison. Use the IDOC Offender Locator to check Indiana Department of Correction facilities. County jail data and state prison data are tracked in separate systems, so both are worth checking when a search comes up empty.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Population Coverage
Indiana SAVIN is the official statewide system for tracking custody changes across all 92 Indiana counties. Hancock County participates in SAVIN, so booking data from the Greenfield jail flows into the statewide system automatically after someone is processed. The VINE network keeps this system running at all hours with no cost to the user.
VINE's notification feature is one of the most practical tools for anyone tracking an inmate over time. After finding a person in the system, you can register to get automated alerts whenever their custody status changes. Notifications go by phone call, text message, or email. They cover releases, transfers to other facilities, and court-ordered changes. Sign up through the VINELink Indiana portal at no charge.
Hancock County sits east of Marion County and the Indianapolis metro area. The region sees some movement between county jails, especially for people with cases in multiple courts. If a SAVIN search in Hancock County returns nothing, try Madison, Shelby, or Hamilton County next. All of Indiana's connected counties are searchable through the same VINE interface.
Hancock County Inmate Population Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act covers most jail records in Hancock County. Booking information, charges, bond status, and custody status are all open records. Anyone can request them from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. You do not need a legal reason to ask for standard inmate population data. Exceptions exist for active investigations or records involving juveniles, but routine records are available without restriction.
State rules under 210 IAC 3-1-6 set what county jails must document for each person in custody. Required records include the person's name, booking date, charges, case number, bond amount, and release date when one exists. Hancock County keeps these records for everyone held at the Greenfield facility. The broader legal framework for county jails is in Indiana Code Title 11.
To request records, write to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office at 123 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140. Routine inmate population requests are usually processed quickly. For formal APRA guidance, the state has a full overview at in.gov/idoa. Court records for the same case should be requested separately from the Hancock County Superior Court.
Cities in Hancock County
Hancock County includes Greenfield and several smaller communities such as Fortville, McCordsville, and New Palestine. None of the cities in Hancock County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The Sheriff's Office in Greenfield handles all inmate population matters across the full county.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Hancock County borders several central and east-central Indiana counties. Check these nearby systems if you think the person may be held in a neighboring facility.