Daviess County 24 Hour Booking
Daviess County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Daviess County Sheriff's Office in Washington, Indiana. This page covers how to find out who is currently in custody at the Daviess County Jail, what tools are available for searching recent arrests, and how to reach the sheriff's office when you need current booking status for someone held in the county.
Daviess County Quick Facts
Daviess County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Records
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Gary Allison, handles all bookings for the county jail at 101 NE 4th Street in Washington. The office processes arrests from the sheriff's department, local police agencies, and state law enforcement, and is the primary source for any booking or custody information in Daviess County. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and provide basic details about the booking.
Daviess County does not currently offer a standalone online inmate search portal on the sheriff's website. The best way to get real-time custody information is to call the office directly at 812-254-1060. Dispatch is available around the clock for after-hours inquiries, and office staff can assist with more detailed requests during regular business hours. You can also fax requests to 812-254-8665 if needed.
The sheriff's website at dcsheriff.com provides general department information, news, and contact details. It is a good first stop if you want to confirm the office address or learn about available services before calling.
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office website is shown below, which lists contact information and department resources useful for booking inquiries.
The site at dcsheriff.com reflects current department leadership under Sheriff Gary Allison and includes information on how to reach staff for booking and inmate inquiries.
| Sheriff | Gary Allison |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 NE 4th Street, Washington, IN 47501 |
| Phone | 812-254-1060 |
| Fax | 812-254-8665 |
| Website | dcsheriff.com |
Daviess County Jail Booking Details
The Daviess County Jail is a large facility for a county of its size. It holds up to 260 beds in the main jail, with 6 holding cells, 2 detox tanks, and 1 padded cell for medical observation. The county also operates a work release center with 52 beds for inmates who qualify for that program. On any given day, the total population across both facilities can reach around 600 people. That is a significant number, and it reflects the volume of bookings that flow through the facility on a daily and weekly basis.
When someone is booked into the Daviess County Jail, the process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and recording charges. The booking record captures the person's name, date of birth, the charges filed, and the date and time of booking. These records are part of the public record under Indiana law. Most people searching 24 hour booking data want to confirm that a recent arrest took place and find out what charges were filed.
The work release center is a separate unit that allows qualifying inmates to leave during the day for work and return in the evening. Inmates at work release are still officially in custody and appear in booking records.
VINE System for Daviess County 24 Hour Booking
Because Daviess County does not have its own inmate search portal, the VINE system is one of the main ways to track someone in custody. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, and it is a statewide service that provides automated custody status updates. You can register for alerts online at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-VINE at any hour. The system covers jails and prisons across Indiana and will send an alert when a registered person is released or transferred.
The VINE system database is available statewide and connects to Daviess County custody records, letting you look up or track inmate status any time of day or night.
The VINE portal is free to use. You can search by the person's name or register your phone number to receive a call when custody status changes in Daviess County or any other Indiana facility.
Note: VINE provides custody status, not full booking details. For charge information or booking dates, contact the Daviess County Sheriff's Office directly.
Indiana Statewide Booking and Inmate Tools
Several state-level tools can help you find Daviess County arrest and booking data. The Indiana Department of Correction runs an Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov that tracks people currently in state prison. If someone was sentenced and transferred out of the county jail to a state facility, the IDOC locator is the right place to check. It is updated regularly and free to use.
For court records tied to a booking, Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you search case filings by name. Once charges are filed in Daviess County Circuit Court or Superior Court, the case record is visible in MyCase and includes case type, charges, and hearing dates. This is a good way to find out what happened after the initial booking.
The Indiana State Police also maintains a sex offender registry and other databases at in.gov/isp that may include information on arrests tied to specific offenses.
The IDOC Offender Locator is shown below and serves as a statewide supplement to county-level 24 hour booking searches across Indiana.
Use the IDOC tool when a person may have moved from a county jail to a state facility after sentencing, as county booking records will no longer reflect their current location.
Public Access to Daviess County Booking Records
Indiana's Public Access to Public Records Act, sometimes called APRA, gives residents the right to inspect and copy most government records, including arrest and booking records. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac oversees how the law is applied. Under Indiana Code § 5-14-3, agencies must make records available for in-person review within 24 hours of a request and must respond to written requests within 7 days. Copies cost no more than $0.10 per page, and agencies cannot charge labor fees for locating records.
Booking records fall under the category of law enforcement records and are generally public in Indiana. There are some exceptions, such as active investigations or cases involving juveniles. But for standard adult arrest and booking records, you have the right to request and receive copies. If you run into trouble getting records from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, the Public Access Counselor can provide guidance or issue advisory opinions.
Cities in Daviess County
Washington is the county seat of Daviess County and the largest city in the county. No cities in Daviess County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Other communities in the county include Odon, Loogootee, and Montgomery. For arrests and bookings in any of these areas, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office is the responsible agency.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Daviess County borders several other Indiana counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and booking process. You can browse their records pages below.