Hendricks County Inmate Population Records
The Hendricks County inmate population is held at the county jail in Danville, Indiana, managed by the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Jack Sadler. Hendricks County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, and its jail data is also available through the Indiana VINE system, giving you multiple free ways to search current custody status. This page covers how to use those tools, what inmate records the county makes public, and how to reach the sheriff's office directly.
Hendricks County Quick Facts
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jack Sadler leads the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail on East Campus Boulevard in Danville. Chief Deputy Scott Larsen supports jail operations. The office handles all custody matters for the county and can answer questions about the inmate population during regular business hours. An online lookup is available through the statewide portal, but calling or visiting in person is also an option.
| Address | 189 E Campus Blvd, PO Box 87, Danville, IN 46122 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (317) 745-6269 |
| Fax | (317) 745-9276 |
| Website | co.hendricks.in.us |
For formal records requests, send them in writing to the PO Box or physical address above. The office handles APRA requests under Indiana law and must respond within a reasonable period. Most routine inmate population requests are turned around within a few business days. Keep a note of the full legal name and booking date of the person you are asking about.
Search Hendricks County Inmate Population Online
Hendricks County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which is one of the best tools for searching the current inmate population. This statewide portal pulls roster data directly from participating county jails and displays it in a searchable format. Enter the person's name to get current custody status, charges, and facility information. No account or fee is required.
Indiana VINE is a second strong option. Visit the Indiana SAVIN offender search page and search by name. VINE connects to the county jail's live data and returns results quickly. If you want to set up automated alerts for custody status changes, VINE is the tool to use since it offers that feature on top of the basic search. The county jail portal does not include notification services.
If neither online tool returns a match, call the Hendricks County Sheriff at (317) 745-6269 to check manually. Staff can confirm whether the person is in custody and provide basic booking information. For people who may have been sent to a state prison after sentencing, use the IDOC Offender Locator as a follow-up step since state and county data are tracked separately.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Population System
Indiana SAVIN is the official statewide system for tracking the inmate population across all 92 Indiana counties. Hendricks County connects to SAVIN through the county jail portal, and booking data from the Danville jail becomes searchable through the state platform shortly after someone is processed. Searches are free and available at any hour of the day.
The VINE notification system is worth setting up if you need to track someone's custody status over time. Once you find them in the database, register to receive alerts by phone call, text, or email whenever their status changes. Covered events include releases, transfers to other facilities, and court-ordered changes. Sign up at the VINELink Indiana portal at no cost.
Hendricks County is just west of Indianapolis, and people in the area sometimes move between the Hendricks County jail and Marion County or Morgan County facilities depending on where charges were filed. If a search in Hendricks County returns no result, Marion or Boone County are reasonable next places to check. SAVIN lets you search all connected Indiana counties through the same site.
Hendricks County Inmate Population Records and Access
Jail records in Hendricks County are governed by Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Booking information, charges, bond status, and custody status are all open records that any member of the public can request. The sheriff's office cannot deny a basic inmate population records request without a specific legal reason. Exceptions typically involve active investigations or records related to juveniles.
State administrative rules under 210 IAC 3-1-6 specify what county jails must record for each person in custody. Required items include the person's full name, booking date, charges on file, case number, bond amount if any, and expected release date when the court has set one. Hendricks County maintains these records at the Danville jail. For the full statutory framework covering Indiana county jail operations, see Indiana Code Title 11.
Written records requests should go to 189 E Campus Blvd or PO Box 87, Danville, IN 46122. Routine inmate population requests are processed within a few business days in most cases. The state's public records guidance is available at in.gov/idoa for anyone who wants more information on how APRA works. Court records for the same case should be obtained from the Hendricks County Superior Court, not the sheriff's office.
Cities in Hendricks County
Hendricks County includes several cities and towns, two of which qualify for dedicated pages on this site based on population. Both are served by the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office and the Danville jail.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Hendricks County sits in central Indiana and borders several counties in the Indianapolis metro region. Check these nearby systems if you believe someone may be held in a neighboring jail.