Dubois County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records

Dubois County jail mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Dubois County Sheriff's Department in Jasper, Indiana. The department's website is at duboiscountysd.com, and you can reach the office by calling (812) 482-3522. The county does not have a standalone public online inmate roster, so VINE and direct contact are your primary options for finding Dubois County jail mugshots and current booking information. This page covers every approach available for searching arrest records in Dubois County.

Dubois County Jail Mugshots: How to Search

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department is at 255 Brucke Strasse in Jasper, Indiana 47547. The main phone number is (812) 482-3522. For urgent calls outside business hours, non-emergency dispatch is available at (812) 482-9111. The fax is (812) 482-9434. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody at the Dubois County Jail and provide basic booking details.

Indiana Code IC 36-2-13-5 requires the Dubois County Sheriff to photograph and fingerprint all persons taken into custody for felonies or misdemeanors. The booking photo produced at that point is part of the official arrest record. These Dubois County jail mugshots are generally public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

VINE: Free Statewide Inmate Search for Dubois County

VINE is the most accessible free tool when you need to check on someone in the Dubois County Jail outside of business hours. Go to VineLink.com or call 1-866-959-8463. VINE is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Search by the person's name and get current custody status and location.

VINE also offers an alert service. You can register to receive phone, text, or email notifications when the person's custody status changes. This is valuable for families of inmates who want to know when someone posts bond, is transferred, or is released from the Dubois County Jail.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov covers both county jails and state facilities. If someone was moved from Dubois County to a state prison after sentencing, SAVIN can find them. The IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov specifically tracks the state prison system.

Dubois County Records Fees and Request Process

The Dubois County Sheriff's Department charges fees for certain records requests. Accident reports cost $5.00 and can be obtained by mail or through BuyCrash.com. Photographs cost $3.00 for the first photo and $1.00 for each additional photo. These fees apply to specific document types and may not cover all records requests.

For booking records and jail mugshots, contact the sheriff's office directly to confirm the current fee schedule and request process. Indiana's public records law generally requires agencies to respond to written requests within seven business days. Written requests sent to the sheriff's office at 255 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, IN 47547 are the standard approach for formal records requests.

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-5 defines what must be made public after an arrest. The law requires release of the person's name, age, and address; the date, time, and location of the arrest; the arresting officer's name; the charges filed; and the bail or bond amount set. These are mandatory disclosures that apply to every Dubois County arrest.

What Indiana Law Says About Dubois County Booking Photos

Dubois County jail mugshots are generally public records in Indiana. The Indiana Public Access Counselor has published opinions confirming that booking photos are typically accessible to anyone who requests them. The PAC's guidance document on mugshots and warrants is publicly available and covers when photos must be released and what exceptions apply.

IC 5-14-3-4 allows agencies to withhold investigatory records and confidential law enforcement information tied to active cases. If an arrest is part of an ongoing undercover operation or sensitive investigation, some details may be temporarily restricted. Routine bookings at the Dubois County Jail are subject to full public disclosure.

If you believe records are being improperly withheld, the Indiana Public Access Counselor handles complaints at in.gov/pac/. The PAC can issue informal guidance or accept a formal complaint and investigate the matter.

Court Records and Criminal History for Dubois County

Indiana Courts provides the free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Search by name to find criminal case filings from Dubois County Circuit and Superior Courts. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, bond conditions, and case outcomes. It's free and searchable without an account.

For people transferred from the Dubois County Jail to state custody after sentencing, the IDOC Offender Locator tracks their location within the state prison system. Indiana SAVIN covers the transition from county to state custody. Both tools are free.

The Indiana State Police handles certified criminal history records under IC 10-13-3-27. Visit in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ for information on requesting a statewide criminal history report covering all Indiana counties including Dubois.

Expungement and Dubois County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement law, IC 35-38-5-5, lets people petition the Dubois County Circuit Court to have certain criminal records restricted. Arrests that didn't lead to a conviction often qualify. Some convictions also qualify depending on the offense type and how much time has passed since the sentence was completed.

After expungement, government agencies including the sheriff's office and state databases are restricted from sharing the record. Third-party websites may lag behind, but official government sources comply with expungement orders. Consulting an attorney is the recommended first step for anyone considering expungement in Dubois County.

Legal aid organizations serving southwest Indiana may be able to assist people who can't afford private counsel. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac/ can answer general questions about records access and expungement-related disclosures.

Cities in Dubois County

There are no major cities with individual pages in Dubois County. All arrests in Dubois County are processed through the Dubois County Sheriff's Department in Jasper.

Nearby Counties

Dubois County is in southwest Indiana and shares borders with several surrounding counties, each with their own jail and arrest records.