LaGrange County Inmate Population
LaGrange County is a small but active county in northeast Indiana, and its inmate population records are accessible through Indiana VINE and statewide jail search tools. This page explains how to search for a person held at the LaGrange County Jail, what data is available to the public, and which statewide resources can help when county-level records are limited.
LaGrange County Quick Facts
LaGrange County Sheriff's Office
The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains booking records for people held in custody. The office is located in the county seat of LaGrange, and staff can answer questions about a specific person's custody status by phone. If the online tools do not return results, calling the jail directly is the most reliable fallback.
| Address | 114 W Michigan St, LaGrange, IN 46761 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (260) 463-7491 |
| Fax | (260) 463-3309 |
LaGrange County is part of Indiana's northeast region, an area that includes several Amish communities and rural townships. The jail handles bookings for the entire county, including people brought in on local warrants, state charges, and holds from neighboring jurisdictions. Staff hours for records inquiries vary, so calling during regular business hours on weekdays gives the best chance of reaching someone who can help.
Search LaGrange County Inmate Population
LaGrange County uses Indiana VINE as its primary public-facing search tool for jail population data. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. The system is free to use and does not require you to create an account for a basic name search. You can access it at Indiana SAVIN offender search any time of day or night.
To search, enter the person's first and last name. The system will return any match found in the LaGrange County Jail roster or in the statewide database. Results include custody status, facility name, and in many cases the charge category. If no result appears, try a partial name or contact the sheriff's office by phone to confirm the person's booking status. It is possible someone was booked very recently and the record has not yet synced to the VINE database.
The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is another option. Not every county feeds data into this portal, but it is worth checking because the interface allows searches across multiple counties at once. If LaGrange County appears in the portal, you can filter results by county and find real-time booking entries. This can save time compared to calling each county separately.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Resources
Indiana SAVIN is the official state system for tracking people held in county jails and state facilities. It pulls data from all 92 counties and updates regularly throughout the day. The main search page is at indianasavin.in.gov. Beyond just searching, SAVIN lets you register for custody alerts. If you sign up, the system will contact you by phone, text, or email whenever a person's custody status changes, such as when they are released, transferred, or moved to a different facility.
If someone held at the LaGrange County Jail is later transferred to a state prison, you can track them using the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator. The IDOC system covers all state-managed prisons and is completely separate from the county jail tools. The national version of VINE, VINELink Indiana, also works and can be used if you prefer the national interface.
LaGrange County Inmate Records and Public Access
Indiana law makes most jail booking data available to the public under the Access to Public Records Act. You can learn more about your rights under the law at the Indiana APRA page. Agencies must respond to formal records requests within seven business days for standard inquiries. Booking records generally include a person's name, date of birth, charges, custody status, and booking date.
Not everything in a jail file is public. Medical information, mental health evaluations, victim identities, and records related to ongoing investigations are protected. If you need court case outcomes rather than just jail booking data, the LaGrange Circuit Court clerk's office holds case filings and judgment records. Those are separate from the jail records kept by the sheriff. Jail records tell you where someone is held and why they were booked. Court records tell you what happened in the legal case.
County jails in Indiana must follow rules set under 210 IAC 3-1-6, which covers how inmate data is maintained and shared. LaGrange County complies with these standards, meaning the records you access through VINE and through the sheriff's office meet the state's baseline requirements for public access and accuracy.
Cities in LaGrange County
LaGrange County includes the towns of LaGrange, Shipshewana, Topeka, and Wolcottville, along with a number of rural communities. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Inmate population records for people from any part of LaGrange County are held by the county sheriff and accessed through the same tools described above.
Nearby Counties
LaGrange County shares borders with several northeast Indiana counties. Each county operates its own jail and maintains separate inmate population records. Use the links below to find information for neighboring counties.