Vigo County Jail Roster
The main local custody path is the sheriff-linked Vigo County JailTracker roster. It is the best starting point for current county jail custody because it is tied to the Vigo County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Derek Fell's office also points residents to broader jail and law-enforcement resources from the Vigo County Sheriff homepage, and the jail information page describes local jail operations.
Jail roster data is not the same as a full criminal case file. The roster may show a booking, hold, charge description, bond line, court date, or release status, but the court record is kept through Indiana MyCase and the Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court. If the inmate record points to a county case, the related court file may be in Circuit Court / Superior Court, Terre Haute City Court, or another Indiana court. A person sentenced to state prison may no longer appear in the county roster and should be checked through the Indiana Department of Correction locator.
The Vigo County Jail information page is the source for jail operations and facility details.
That jail page supports the local inmate record workflow because it explains where custody, transport, safety, medical, and jail administration duties sit inside the Sheriff's Office.
When the roster lists a court date, cause number, or charge, the court record should still be checked through the local court system. Vigo County court records can show filings, hearings, bond orders, disposition, and financial entries that do not belong in a jail operations record.
Search Vigo County Inmate Records
Use the local roster first when the question is whether someone is in the Vigo County Jail now or was recently booked there. Use the statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal as a backup when a name search needs a county filter. Use VINELink when the goal is custody notification, not a certified court record. Use the Indiana DOC locator when the person may have moved from county custody to a sentenced state facility.
- Open the Vigo County JailTracker roster and search by last name first. Add first or middle name only if the result set is too broad.
- Review each matching inmate profile for booking, charge, court, bond, hold, and release fields. Names can be similar, so compare several fields.
- Check the related court case in MyCase when a case number or court date appears. Court entries are the better source for hearings and disposition.
- If the person is not listed, search the Indiana County Jail Public Portal by name, birth date, and county.
- For sentenced state prisoners, use the Indiana DOC offender locator rather than the county jail roster.
Note: A missing roster result does not prove there is no case, no warrant, or no recent release.
Vigo County Inmate Search Fields
The Vigo JailTracker app exposes name and release-status fields in its public bundle. The Indiana County Jail Public Portal gives a simpler name and birth-date search, while the DOC locator uses name or DOC number. These fields are useful because a Vigo County inmate record may move across systems as custody changes.
| Portal | Field Label | Type | Required | Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo JailTracker | Last Name | Text | Likely optional unless name search used | Best first field for a local jail roster search. |
| Vigo JailTracker | First Name | Text | Optional | Add after last name to reduce similar matches. |
| Vigo JailTracker | Middle Name | Text | Optional | Useful when several Vigo County inmate records share a name. |
| Vigo JailTracker | Released Since | Dropdown or text | Optional | Helps check recent releases when current custody is unclear. |
| Indiana Jail Portal | Birth Date | Date | Optional | Narrows statewide jail results. |
| Indiana Jail Portal | County | Dropdown | Optional | Select Vigo if available. |
| Indiana DOC | DOC Number | Text | Optional | Direct state-prison identifier. |
Vigo County Inmate Profile Fields
A profile can include more than a name and booking date. The available model fields show arrest and booking numbers, original booking date, arrest date, release date, court information, charge detail, bonds, holds, and sentence fields. Not every field appears for every person. Some fields depend on jail configuration, the stage of the case, and public-access limits.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Agency name | The jail or law-enforcement agency tied to the booking record. |
| Booking and arrest numbers | Local identifiers for intake and arrest tracking. |
| Original booking date | When the inmate entered Vigo County jail custody. |
| Court and court date | The listed court, court type, and next date when exposed. |
| Charge description | The visible charge text, crime level, status, count, or arrest code. |
| Case, control, or warrant number | Numbers that can help connect the custody record to MyCase or a warrant entry. |
| Bond amount and type | The bond setting when the court or jail has a public bond line. |
| Hold reason | Why another agency or court may be keeping the person in custody. |
| Release date | Final release date and time when the public roster exposes it. |
Vigo County Jail Contact
The jail is operated by the Vigo County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Derek Fell. The research identifies Captain Charley Funk and Lieutenant Casey Lee in jail operations, with administrative staff and more than 70 correctional officers. The new jail opened in 2022 and has capacity over 400 inmates. It generally houses people awaiting sentencing, handles court transport, manages mail and commissary, and coordinates medical care through trained on-site personnel.
Vigo County Jail
600 West Honey Creek Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-3226
Administrative email: jailadmins@vigosheriff.in.gov
Sheriff office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court is separate from jail administration. Contact the clerk for certified court records, official case copies, or payment questions tied to a court case rather than jail custody.
Vigo County Inmate Bond
Bond information is one of the roster fields that can matter most after a booking. A Vigo County inmate profile may show a bond type or bond amount, but the court record should still be checked when a bond is tied to a court order, hearing, or condition. Commercial bondsmen are not accepted unless approved by the court, so the listed bond terms should not be treated as a generic bail-bond invitation.
The Sheriff's inmate bond information page is the manifest source for this local bond reference.
Bond details connect jail custody to court control, which is why the court case in MyCase can be just as important as the roster entry.
Vigo County Inmate Visitation
Vigo County uses video visitation through InmateSales for ordinary visits. The official rules say visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead, all visitation is monitored and recorded, and jail staff can restrict visitation when safety or order requires it. Remote visits can be ended and future visits denied for lewd, violent, illegal, revealing, or disruptive behavior.
| Visit Type | Scheduling | Cost or Limit | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsite video visit | InmateSales app or web view; request facility and inmate access | One free onsite visit per week for eligible inmates | Schedule at least 24 hours ahead; monitored and recorded. |
| Remote video visit | InmateSales app redirects to InmateSales-View app | Fee not located in official Vigo source | Schedule at least 24 hours ahead; monitored and recorded. |
| Attorney or professional visit | Approved credentials required | Not posted | Reasonable hours except 6:30-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and 4:30-6:00 p.m. |
Note: No dedicated official Vigo County Sheriff mobile app was located; the apps documented in the research are InmateSales communication apps.
Vigo County Inmate Communication
Most inmates have daily phone access in housing units, but phone, chirping, and email access are privileges that may be limited for safety or security. Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. Staff will not take messages except for verified emergencies. Combined Public Communications and InmateSales accounts may be set up through the lobby kiosk, by phone at 1-877-998-5678, or through inmatesales.com. Vigo County Jail does not issue refunds for communication funds.
The Sheriff's inmate phone call page is the source for the phone-account details used with Vigo County inmate records.
Phone and email records are jail communication matters, not court records, but they often matter to families trying to confirm custody and next court steps.
The Sheriff's attorney and professional visitor page gives the local rule set for professional access.
Professional visits have a different purpose from social video visits because they connect the inmate record to defense, court, and case preparation work.
Vigo County Inmate Custody Channels
County custody is only one part of an inmate search. If a person was sentenced to prison, moved out of Vigo County custody, or is being tracked for later notice, the county jail roster may stop being the right source. The Indiana DOC offender locator is built for sentenced state prisoners and can be searched by last name, first name, or DOC number. VINELink is different again. It is useful for custody and case notifications, but it does not replace a court record from MyCase or a jail profile from the local roster.
Vigo County also links state sex and violent offender registry resources. That registry is not a general jail roster. It is a separate public-safety record set for registered classifications such as sexually violent predators, offenders against children, serious sex offenders, sex offenders, and violent offenders. The research notes that registration periods can be 10-year or lifetime, and registered offenders must notify law enforcement within three days of changes to address, employment, schooling, or required information. Vigo SVOR questions use the Sheriff's main phone line with extension 7341 or svor@vigosheriff.in.gov.
| Lookup Channel | Best Use | Not a Substitute For |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo JailTracker | Current or recent Vigo County jail custody. | Certified court case records. |
| Indiana County Jail Public Portal | Backup county jail search by name, birth date, and county. | Full booking or court file detail. |
| Indiana DOC locator | Sentenced state prisoners. | Current county jail housing status. |
| VINELink Indiana | Custody and case notification searches. | Official warrant clearance or certified court copies. |
| State offender registry | Registered sex and violent offender information. | Ordinary inmate roster records. |
Vigo County Inmate Mail
Mail must include the inmate's full name and the sender's full name and address. Mail without those details is not processed. The jail checks mail for contraband but does not censor ordinary mail content. If restricted items are present, the whole letter is returned to the sender. Large or bulky items are not accepted, and nothing may be dropped off at the jail as a mail or package delivery.
The mailing format is the inmate's name and booking number, Vigo County Jail, 600 West Honey Creek Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802. Commissary deposits may be made through the jail lobby kiosk with cash, debit, or credit card, by phone at 1-877-998-5678, or online at deposits.jailatm.com. Medical care is provided through physicians and registered nurses; the listed copay is $15.00 for doctor visits, nurse sick calls, medication copay, and dental visits. Emergency care is available at all times through a local hospital.