Ohio County Inmate Population
Ohio County is Indiana's smallest county by area and one of its least populous, with its inmate population held at the jail in Rising Sun under the supervision of the Ohio County Sheriff's Office. Searching for someone in the Ohio County jail starts with Indiana VINE, which covers all 92 Indiana counties and provides free name-based custody searches at any time of day.
Ohio County Quick Facts
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
The Ohio County Sheriff's Office is located in Rising Sun and manages the county jail. Ohio County is the smallest county in Indiana by land area, and it sits along the Ohio River on the state's eastern border with Kentucky. The jail here serves a small population, which means the inmate count is typically low. Staff are generally accessible by phone for direct custody inquiries. Calling (812) 438-2432 is usually the fastest way to get an accurate status check on someone held in the facility.
| Address | 123 S Mulberry St, Rising Sun, IN 47040 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 438-2432 |
| Fax | (812) 438-3484 |
Rising Sun is the only incorporated city in Ohio County. The county has a notably small population and the jail reflects that. People held here may be at any stage of the legal process, from initial booking through short-term sentences. Because Ohio County borders Kentucky, the facility occasionally processes people with cases involving out-of-state elements or extraditions. If a person is not found in Ohio County records, check Indiana VINE and the IDOC system to see whether they have been moved to a state facility or to another county.
Search Ohio County Inmate Population Online
Indiana VINE is the main online tool for searching the Ohio County inmate population. Access the Indiana SAVIN offender search and enter the person's name. VINE covers all 92 Indiana counties and updates throughout the day. Results include the holding facility, custody status, and charge category when that data is available in the system.
Ohio County's small size means that the jail does not always have a dedicated public-facing search portal separate from VINE. The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is worth checking as well. This portal pulls data from participating counties, and while not all small counties upload in real time, it can sometimes return results when other tools do not.
If neither online option returns results, call the sheriff's office at (812) 438-2432. A small county jail means staff are often the most direct and reliable source for current custody information. They can check the live log and give you an immediate answer about whether someone is in custody and under what charges.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Resources
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov is the official state system for tracking custody across Indiana. You can search by name for free and also register for automatic custody alerts that come by phone, text, or email when a person's status changes. This is useful when you need to monitor a situation over days without manually checking. SAVIN covers both county jail and state prison moves, so an alert will come through even if the person is transferred out of Ohio County.
For people transferred from Ohio County to an Indiana state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator continues tracking. IDOC covers all state-managed facilities and shows current facility placement and projected release dates. The VINELink national portal is a national version of the VINE system and connects to the same Indiana data. Use it if you prefer the national interface or are already set up on that platform.
Ohio County Inmate Records and Public Access
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act applies to Ohio County jail records the same as it does across the state. Basic booking information, including name, charges, custody status, and booking date, is public. You can learn about the rules at in.gov/idoa. Agencies must respond to formal records requests within seven business days under Indiana law.
Protected records include medical and mental health files, victim identities, and records tied to active investigations. Court case records, including filings and sentencing documents, are held by the Ohio Circuit Court clerk and are separate from the jail's booking data. If you need to know the legal outcome of a case, contact the circuit court clerk rather than the sheriff's office.
Indiana county jails follow the standards in 210 IAC 3-1-6, which sets the statewide rules for how detention facilities maintain and release records. Ohio County complies with these requirements, and records available through official channels meet Indiana's accuracy and access standards. The Indiana Sheriffs Association provides support to county offices like Ohio County to help maintain consistent practices.
Cities in Ohio County
Rising Sun is the only city in Ohio County. It does not currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All jail records for Ohio County are held by the county sheriff and accessed through the tools described above.
Nearby Counties
Ohio County borders Dearborn, Switzerland, Jefferson, and Ripley counties. Each runs its own jail and maintains separate inmate records. Use the links below to find information for neighboring Indiana counties.