Vigo County Arrest Records

An arrest occurs when a police officer seizes a person and takes them into custody, typically as a result of committing a crime. When a person is arrested, they are informed of the fact that they are being arrested and are told why the arrest is taking place.

If a person is arrested in Vigo County, they are typically held in Vigo County jail. Vigo County jail has a 400-inmate capacity and is used to house inmates who are awaiting sentencing.

The jail is operated by the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division, which is responsible for the transportation of inmates to and from courts, their safety, and other crucial services. The Sheriff’s office is also responsible for generating arrest records. When a person is arrested, an arrest record is created.

Arrest records contain information that indicates that a person has been arrested and taken into custody due to suspicion that the person has committed a crime. The record includes personal information about the suspect as well as the pending criminal charges.

You can access information concerning Vigo County arrest records and inmates within Vigo County jail on the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office website. You can also visit the Sheriff’s office at:

600 West Honey Creek Dr.
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Or call at:

(812) 462-3226

The Vigo County Circuit Court also maintains a database of court records relevant to the county; this includes arrest records. You can visit the County Clerk’s website to access Vigo County Court Records.

Alternatively, you can visit the Clerk’s office at the Vigo County Courthouse:

33 S 3rd St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Or call:

(812) 462-3211

Are Arrest Records Public in Vigo County?

Arrest records are considered public information in Indiana. This is done in accordance with the Indiana Public Records Act with the aim of making these records accessible to the general public and provide accountability and transparency within the criminal justice system.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records contain vital information concerning a person’s arrest. This information includes the person’s:

• Name, age, and address
• Physical description
• The crime they’re being charged with
• Their mugshot and fingerprints
• Details about the arresting agency
• The date and location of the arrest

The arrest record can also include details about court appearances and the case disposition.

Vigo County Crime Rate

Vigo County has a violent crime rate of 20.4 compared to the 22.7 national average. According to FBI statistics, in 2019, Vigo County experienced 11 reported cases of rape, ten robberies, 197 cases of aggravated assault, and 0 reports of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. As for property crime, Vigo’s crime rate is substantially higher, at 60.6 compared to the 35.4 national average. The FBI believes that the actual numbers are underreported and does not provide the numbers for larceny and theft. However, there were 190 reported burglaries, 91 cases of motor vehicle theft, and ten incidents of Arson.

Vigo County Arrest Statistics

Vigo County males are incarcerated at a rate of 612 per 100,000 male residents. As of 2020, there were 328 arrested persons in the Vigo County jail with a 266 average daily jail population.

Vigo County has a 66% arrest rate for low level offenses and a 37% jail incarceration rate. There were 6.267 arrests made between 2013-21, 57% of which were for low-level, non-violent crimes.

Find Vigo County Arrest Records

The most effective way to find Vigo County arrest records is to contact the County jail.

You can access information concerning Vigo County arrest records and inmates within Vigo County jail on the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office website. You can also visit the Sheriff’s office at:

600 West Honey Creek Dr.
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Or call at:

(812) 462-3226

The Vigo County Circuit Court also maintains a database of court records relevant to the county. This includes arrest records. You can visit the County Clerk’s website to access Vigo County Court Records.

Alternatively, you can visit the Clerk’s office at the Vigo County Courthouse:

33 S 3rd St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Or call:

(812) 462-3211

Free Arrest Record Search in Vigo County

• Vigo County Public Records Search allows you to look up public records in Vigo County for free. This includes arrest records.
• The Indiana Inmate Search Tool allows you to look up inmate records relevant to counties within Indiana.
• The Indiana Public Records Search Systems website has a search tool that allows you to look up public records relevant to counties in Indiana.

Get Vigo County Criminal Records

A criminal record is a document that contains the history of a person’s interactions with the law. This includes a list of arrests, convictions and sentences. Arrest records as well as the final disposition can be found in a person’s criminal record.

To access Vigo County criminal records, you can use the following local resources:

Circuit Court
(812) 231-4499
33 S 3rd Street Terre Haute, IN 47807-3425
First Option
Second Option

Superior Court
(812) 462-3211
33 S 3rd Street Terre Haute, IN 47807-3425
First Option
Second Option

Vigo County Sheriff’s Office (VSCO)
600 Honey Creek Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 462-3226
Website
Local Background Checks

Terre Haute Police Department
1211 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: (812) 238-1661
Website
Public Information

Vigo County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal records, also known as Record of Arrests and Prosecutions (RAP sheets), are a compilation of information related to a person’s history of arrests and prosecutions. The information contained in a criminal record is not determined by the result of the prosecution. Arrests will still show up on a RAP sheet even if they don’t lead to convictions.

Unlike criminal records, arrest records don’t present evidence that a person broke the law; they only indicate that there was suspicion of a crime and an arrest took place as a result. On the other hand, a criminal record will include any interaction a person has with law enforcement.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Indiana, information related to your arrest will stay on your record indefinitely and will remain accessible to the general public. However, if you are eligible, your arrest record can be expunged. In Indiana, this means your record will no longer be accessible to the general public but can still be accessed by those with the correct authorization, mainly courts and law enforcement agencies. In the absence of expungement, an arrest will remain on your record.

Expunge Vigo County Arrest Records

Arrest records can have detrimental consequences, such as making basic activities like job searches and house hunting difficult. Fortunately, it is possible to remove an arrest from your public record. This is a process known as expungement. Expungement involves the restriction of a public record, typically a criminal or arrest record, from public access. In some cases, expunged records are completely destroyed and made inaccessible to the general public, courts, and law enforcement agencies.

In Indiana, expungement closely resembles sealing, which restricts records from public access but allows criminal courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies continued access to the records. This was enabled by the ‘Indiana Second Chance Law,’ which was legislated on July 1, 2013.

Expunging a Vigo County arrest record will prevent employers and other individuals from accessing your record. That said, not everyone is eligible for expungement.

Individuals who are convicted of misdemeanors, including Class D felonies or Level 6 felonies reduced to misdemeanors, may petition the courts to expunge their arrest records after five years following the date of conviction. However, the court will only restrict the relevant records if:

• The required period has elapsed
• There are no pending charges against the individual
• There is no existing or pending driver’s license suspension
• The individual has completed their sentence
• The individual has not been convicted of a crime within the required period

For individuals with non-violent felonies, the required waiting period is eight years after the completion of their sentence.

Once this period has elapsed, the court will restrict the arrest record if:

• The required period has elapsed
• The individual has no pending charges
• The individual does not have an existing or pending driver’s license suspension
• The individual has completed their sentence
• The individual has not been convicted of a crime within the required period

For individuals convicted of a violent or sexual felony, the waiting period is ten years after their sentence has been completed.

The court will order their arrest records to be restricted if:

• The required period has elapsed
• The individual has no pending charges
• The individual does not have an existing or pending driver’s license suspension
• The individual has completed their sentence
• The individual has not been convicted of a crime within the required period

Vigo County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge that authorizes a law enforcement officer to make an arrest. A warrant is issued when reasonable evidence is presented to a judge that convinces them that there is probable cause for an arrest. A warrant may also be issued if a person fails to follow a court order, such as a probation violation or the failure to appear at a hearing.

Warrants processed by the Vigo County Sheriff’s office are issued by the district court, and each warrant is signed and approved by a judge. Arrest warrants are issued when a suspect cannot be located or resides outside the state. They are also commonly issued for severe crimes that are violent or sexual in nature.

The information contained in an arrest warrant includes:

• The name of the defendant (or their description)
• The location of the defendant, if known
• The offense the defendant is charged with
• A command that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing judge

Vigo County Arrest Warrant Search

To find an active arrest warrant, you should contact the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office. The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department allows the public to look up active search warrants relevant to the county. This means you have a right to check if you or someone you know has an outstanding warrant in the county.

If you suspect that you have an active warrant, you can use the Vigo County jail arrest warrant search function. This enables you to look up arrest warrants within Vigo County by using criteria such as name, charges, etc.

Do Vigo County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Indiana, arrest warrants for misdemeanors expire after 180 days. Warrants for felonies or rearrests, however, remain active indefinitely. This means the police possess the legal authority to arrest the suspect named in the warrant at any point in time, regardless of how much time has passed since the warrant was first issued.

If you have an active warrant, you have the option of filing a motion with the Court to have your warrant recalled. If this is successful, the warrant disappears. Factors such as the length of time that your warrant has been active, the charges laid against you, the state of your criminal record, etc., play a huge part in determining if the motion will be accepted. However, you should consult a lawyer to help you determine whether your case is eligible.