Search Scott County Jail Mugshots
Scott County jail mugshots and booking records are handled by the Scott County Sheriff's Office in Scottsburg, Indiana. Sheriff Jerry Goodin leads the department. The sheriff's website at scottcountysheriff.org hosts an inmate roster that lists current detainees, though the site has intermittent access issues. When the roster is unavailable, VINE and the Indiana SAVIN system are the best alternatives for locating a person held at the Scott County Jail. This page covers every tool available for finding Scott County booking photos and arrest information.
Scott County Quick Facts
Scott County Sheriff Inmate Roster
The Scott County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate roster at scottcountysheriff.org/roster.php. This page lists people currently held at the Scott County Jail. It shows names, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The roster updates regularly as new bookings come in and detainees are released or transferred.
The main sheriff's site is at scottcountysheriff.org. The site has had intermittent downtime in the past, so if the roster page fails to load, that's a known issue and not a sign the data doesn't exist. Try again later or use one of the statewide tools listed below as a backup.
Sheriff Jerry Goodin oversees the Scott County Jail and all booking operations. Indiana Code IC 36-2-13-5 requires the sheriff to photograph and fingerprint every person taken into custody for a felony or misdemeanor. Those photos become the booking photos the public typically searches for as Scott County jail mugshots.
Find Scott County Inmates Through VINE
VINE is the most reliable tool when the sheriff's own website is down or hard to reach. Go to VineLink.com or call 1-866-959-8463 any time of day. Search by name and VINE returns current custody status, facility location, and booking details. You can also sign up for automatic alerts when a person's custody status changes.
The VINE system provides statewide inmate lookup for Scott County and all Indiana county jails, including booking status and custody location.
VINE at VineLink.com covers all Scott County bookings and lets victims and families register for custody change notifications.
What Scott County Arrest Records Include
Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-5 sets out exactly what information must be released to the public when someone is arrested. For any Scott County booking, the following details are public record: the person's full name, age, and home address; the date, time, and location of the arrest; the name of the arresting officer; the charges; and the bail or bond amount. Scott County jail mugshots fall within this public disclosure requirement in most situations.
The Indiana Public Access Counselor has issued guidance on mugshots and warrants specifically. That guidance is available at in.gov/pac. If you believe records are being improperly withheld, you can contact the PAC at in.gov/pac/.
IC 5-14-3-4 allows the sheriff to withhold certain records tied to active, ongoing investigations. That exception is narrow. Routine bookings are public. Investigatory case files tied to an open case may be withheld until the investigation concludes.
Scott County Court Records on MyCase
Indiana Courts runs a free public portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ called MyCase. Every criminal case filed in Scott County shows up here. Search by name and see charge details, hearing dates, bond conditions, and case outcomes. No account is required. There's no fee to search.
The Scott County Circuit Court handles most criminal matters. For serious felonies, check the circuit court docket. MyCase covers both circuit and superior court. Court records help fill in gaps when the sheriff's inmate roster lacks detail on charges or case status.
If someone has been transferred from the Scott County Jail to a state facility, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks state prison placements. Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov bridges county and state custody in one search.
INjail Portal for Scott County
The Indiana Department of Correction operates the INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov. This statewide system aggregates inmate data from participating county jails across Indiana. Not every county is a full participant, but the portal is worth checking. It provides a searchable database of current county jail inmates and pulls in information directly from jail management systems.
The INjail portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates current county jail inmate data across Indiana, including Scott County where available.
The INjail system at public.indianajail.gov is a useful backup when county sheriff sites are offline or unavailable.
Expungement and Record Access in Scott County
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-5-5 lets people petition courts to restrict access to arrest and conviction records. Arrests that never resulted in a conviction are often eligible. Some convictions qualify after a waiting period tied to the offense level. Filing happens through the Scott County Circuit Court.
Once a record is expunged, government agencies can no longer disclose it. VINE stops showing the record. MyCase reflects the expungement order. The Scott County Sheriff's Office must comply as well. Third-party websites may lag behind, but official sources update as required by law.
The Indiana State Police manages statewide criminal history records under IC 10-13-3-27. The ISP Criminal History Services page explains how to request a certified records check. This covers all Indiana counties, including Scott.
Nearby Counties
Scott County is in southeastern Indiana and borders several surrounding counties, each with its own jail and booking records.