Daviess County Recent Bookings

Daviess County recent bookings are available through the Daviess County Detention Center, which runs a public inmate lookup at daviesscojail.org. The Daviess County Sheriff office in Washington, Indiana, oversees the jail and processes all arrests in the county. Indiana Code 5-14-3 makes booking records public, so you can look them up without a special reason or permission. This page covers where to search, what the records show, and what other tools can help you find Daviess County inmate information.

Daviess County Sheriff Office

The Daviess County Sheriff operates from the county seat in Washington. The office runs patrol, handles arrests, and manages the county detention facility. When someone is arrested anywhere in Daviess County, they are brought to the detention center for booking. The sheriff site at dcsheriff.com has information about the office and links to inmate resources. Staff can answer questions about current bookings, bond, and visitation at 812-254-1060.

Daviess County operates a separate dedicated website for the detention center at daviesscojail.org. This site focuses on the jail side of operations and provides the public with access to the inmate lookup tool. The two sites work together to give you a full picture of Daviess County law enforcement and detention activity. Start with the detention center site if you want inmate information directly.

Daviess County Detention Center Inmate Lookup

The Daviess County Detention Center site at daviesscojail.org is where you go to find current inmate records and recent bookings. The online lookup tool lets you search by name and see who is in custody. Each record shows the person's name, booking date, and the charges they face. Bond amounts are often listed once a judge has set them.

The Daviess County detention site updates as new bookings come in and as people are released. Check back if you do not find someone right away, as there can be a short delay between arrest and when the record appears online.

The Daviess County Detention Center houses people arrested by the sheriff's office, local police departments, and other agencies operating in the county. This means recent bookings from the city of Washington and other towns in Daviess County may all appear on the same roster. The Indiana county jail portal at public.indianajail.gov also may carry Daviess County data as a backup search option.

Daviess County Sheriff Website

The sheriff site is a good starting point for understanding how the Daviess County Sheriff operates and what public records are available. Use it to find phone numbers, learn about services, and access links to the detention center.

The sheriff office coordinates with state and federal agencies on cases that cross county lines. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county and transferred to Daviess County, or moved from Daviess County to state custody, those transitions may not always show up immediately on the local roster. The state tools below can help fill those gaps.

State Resources for Daviess County Inmate Records

Indiana provides several statewide tools that work alongside county jail rosters. The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows people who have been sentenced and sent to state prison after being booked in Daviess County. Once someone leaves the county jail and enters the state system, the IDOC locator is where to look for their current status.

VINE at vinelink.com gives you automatic alerts when a Daviess County inmate is released, transferred, or has a change in custody status. You register by name or booking number, and VINE contacts you by phone, text, or email. This is a free service that is especially useful for victims or family members who need to stay aware of custody changes in Daviess County without checking the roster every day.

The Indiana courts portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you follow the court case that comes after a Daviess County booking. Search by name or case number to find filings, hearing dates, and outcomes in Daviess County Circuit and Superior courts. This pairs well with the detention center roster when you want the full picture from arrest to case resolution.

Indiana Access Laws and Expungement

Indiana Code 5-14-3 is the state's public records law. It covers all government records in Indiana, including jail booking records in Daviess County. You have the right to inspect these records, and the Daviess County Sheriff must make them available. You do not have to show ID or explain your reason. If you want records that are not online, submit a written request to the sheriff office. They must respond within 24 hours for records about an arrest. For other records, the response window is generally 7 days.

Indiana Code 5-14-3-5 specifically covers what must be disclosed when someone is arrested. The name, charges, and time of arrest are always public. Some personal details, like medical information or information about juveniles, may be withheld. The Daviess County Sheriff follows these rules. If you think a record is being wrongly withheld, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac for guidance.

Indiana Code 35-38-9 covers expungement for people who want to clear old arrest or conviction records. If you were booked in Daviess County and meet the eligibility rules, you can petition the Daviess County Circuit Court to have your record sealed. Once granted, the booking record is removed from public searches. Eligibility depends on the type of charge and how much time has passed. Talk to the circuit court clerk in Washington or consult a local attorney for help with the process in Daviess County.

Nearby Counties

Daviess County sits in southwest Indiana near several other counties. Each runs its own jail and booking system. Check these pages if you need to search inmate records in counties near Daviess.