Search Brown County Booking Records

Brown County 24 hour booking records are available through the statewide INjail portal, which provides access to the current inmate roster at the Brown County Jail in Nashville, Indiana. Sheriff Brad Stogsdill leads the department, and all county arrests are processed and recorded through the jail. This page covers how to find current inmates, how the jail handles inmate communications and services, and what statewide tools complement local Brown County records.

Brown County 24 Hour Booking Portal

Brown County is one of Indiana's participating counties in the statewide INjail system. To search the current inmate roster, visit public.indianajail.gov and search by name. The portal is updated as bookings are processed and gives you a quick way to check custody status without calling the jail. It is free and does not require an account or login.

If the online roster does not have the information you need, the Brown County Sheriff's Office can be reached at (812) 988-6655. The office is at 55 State Road 46 East in Nashville, Indiana, and mail goes to P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448. It is worth noting that Nashville, Indiana is distinct from Nashville, Tennessee. The county seat is a small community in south-central Indiana and should not be confused with the Tennessee city.

The Brown County Sheriff's Department page on the county website provides contact information and details about the department's services including booking and inmate management at the county jail.

The site also reflects current staff and any updates to how the department handles public records requests and inmate inquiries.

Inmate Services and Commissary at Brown County Jail

The Brown County Jail uses Combined Public Communications (CPC) for inmate phone and calling services. A CPC kiosk is located in the jail lobby, and phone cards can be obtained through that system. CPC can also be reached at 1-877-998-5678 for account setup and support. The phone system allows inmates to make calls to approved numbers, and family members can set up accounts to accept calls.

Commissary orders at the Brown County Jail are placed through a Stellar Teller kiosk also located in the lobby. Orders are due by midnight on Tuesday each week and are delivered once weekly to inmates. This schedule is firm, so if a deposit or order is not placed by the Tuesday deadline, the inmate will need to wait until the following week. Commissary typically includes hygiene items, snacks, writing supplies, and other approved goods.

Note: Commissary order deadlines and delivery schedules can change. Contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office at (812) 988-6655 to confirm the current schedule before placing an order.

Statewide Tools for Brown County Arrest Records

The INjail portal covers current inmates, but several other Indiana statewide tools extend what you can find for Brown County. If a person was booked at the county jail and later transferred to a state facility, the IDOC Offender Locator at the Indiana Department of Correction will show their current location. The tool is free and updated regularly.

The Indiana MyCase portal gives access to court records connected to an arrest. After someone is booked, a case is typically opened in the circuit or superior court. MyCase lets you search by name to find case numbers, charges, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes. It covers all publicly available filings in Brown County courts and across Indiana.

For custody status alerts, register with Indiana's VINE system at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE. VINE is free and sends automatic notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. It works across county jails and state prisons, so coverage continues if someone is transferred out of Brown County.

The Indiana VINE system tracks custody status for inmates in county jails and state facilities throughout Indiana.

VINE registration is available 24 hours a day, and the system will contact you automatically when the inmate you are tracking has any change in custody status.

Brown County Public Records and Access

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act applies to all county agencies, including the Brown County Sheriff's Department. Booking records and jail rosters are generally public records. You have the right to inspect or receive copies of these records. Agencies must respond to in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven days. Copy fees are capped at $0.10 per page, with no additional labor charges.

If you have a records dispute or believe a request was improperly denied, contact Indiana's Public Access Counselor. The PAC provides free advisory opinions and is an independent resource for anyone who needs help navigating public records access in Indiana. The PAC can also explain which records are exempt from disclosure and why, if an agency claims an exemption applies.

Cities in Brown County

Brown County is a rural county in south-central Indiana, with Nashville serving as the county seat and primary community.

Nashville (Indiana) is the only significant community in Brown County and serves as the location for county government and the sheriff's office. It does not have an individual city page on this site. All Brown County jail bookings are searchable through the INjail portal or by calling the sheriff's office directly.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Brown County is surrounded by counties in central and south-central Indiana. Each neighboring county has its own sheriff's office and booking records process.