Martin County 24 Hour Booking
Martin County 24 hour booking records are held by the Martin County Sheriff's Office in Shoals, Indiana. The department processes all jail bookings for individuals arrested anywhere in Martin County and maintains custody records for the county detention facility. This page explains how to contact the sheriff's office, what state tools can help with online inmate searches, and how to request public records under Indiana law.
Martin County Quick Facts
Martin County Sheriff Booking and Custody Access
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is located at 318 N Main St. in Shoals, Indiana 47581. The office can be reached at (812) 247-3726 for general questions and booking status inquiries. Staff handle all intake processing for the county jail and can confirm whether a specific person is in custody during business hours. Dispatch handles calls after hours for urgent custody inquiries.
Martin County does not currently offer a dedicated local online inmate search portal. For online lookups, the recommended tool is the Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov. This statewide system connects to participating county jails across Indiana and allows name-based searches. If Martin County's jail data is available through the portal, current inmates should appear in search results within a short time of being processed.
If the INjail portal does not return a result for the person you are searching, follow up with the sheriff's office by phone. There are several reasons a person may not appear online, including recent release, transfer to another facility, or a processing delay. The office at (812) 247-3726 is the most direct way to confirm status.
| Address | 318 N Main St., Shoals, IN 47581 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (812) 247-3726 |
| Website | martincounty.in.gov |
| Inmate Search | Indiana County Jail Public Portal |
The Martin County government website at martincounty.in.gov is the official site for county departments, including the sheriff's office. It provides contact information and links to county services for residents.
The county site reflects current department contact details and is a reliable source for finding the right phone number or email before reaching out to the sheriff's office about a booking.
INjail Portal for Martin County Bookings
The Indiana County Jail Public Portal is the primary online tool for searching booking data across Indiana counties. For Martin County 24 hour booking lookups, go to public.indianajail.gov and search by the person's name. The system shows current custody status, booking date, and charges for individuals held at participating county jails. No account or fee is required to use the portal.
Keep in mind that data availability may vary depending on the county's jail management system and how recently it has synced with the statewide portal. For the most current information on Martin County, a direct call to the sheriff's office remains the most reliable option.
INjail is updated as participating counties sync their jail management data with the statewide system, making it a useful first stop before calling the jail directly.
Indiana State Resources for Custody Searches
When a county-level search does not return what you need, state tools can fill the gap. The Indiana Department of Correction's IDOC Offender Locator covers individuals who have been sentenced and transferred to state prison. If someone was originally booked in Martin County but later moved into the state system, IDOC will show their current location. The tool is free to use and updated on a regular schedule.
IDOC is the right tool when a local search comes up empty because the person may have already been convicted and moved to a state facility outside of Martin County.
For court case records tied to a Martin County arrest, Indiana MyCase lets you search all Indiana court filings by name at no cost. You can find case numbers, charges, and scheduled court dates without visiting the courthouse. The portal covers criminal and civil cases statewide.
VINE Custody Notifications for Martin County
Martin County participates in Indiana's VINE victim notification system, which allows victims and the general public to track inmate custody status and receive automatic alerts when something changes. Register at VINELink or by calling 1-866-959-VINE. The service is free and available at all hours. Once registered, you receive a call, email, or text when a tracked individual is released, transferred, or has a status change at the Martin County Jail.
VINE also supports one-time lookups if you do not want to set up an ongoing alert subscription. This is a quick way to confirm current custody status without calling the sheriff's office.
VINE connects to the Martin County Jail and provides real-time custody data for anyone enrolled in the notification system or searching for a one-time status check.
Public Records Access in Martin County
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records from Indiana government agencies, including the Martin County Sheriff's Office. APRA requires agencies to respond to in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven days. Copy fees cannot exceed $0.10 per page. To request booking records, arrest reports, or other documents from Martin County, submit your request in person at 318 N Main St. in Shoals, or submit a written request to the department.
If a records request from the Martin County Sheriff's Office is denied without a proper reason, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can review the dispute and issue a formal advisory opinion. The PAC is a free state resource and handles complaints involving any Indiana public agency.
The PAC issues written advisory opinions and is available to anyone who believes their records request was improperly denied or delayed by a county or state agency in Indiana.
Cities in Martin County
Martin County includes Shoals as the county seat along with Loogootee and several small communities. None of the cities in Martin County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. For all booking inquiries in Martin County, contact the sheriff's office directly at (812) 247-3726.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Martin County is a small county in southern Indiana and borders several surrounding counties, each with its own jail and sheriff's department.