Ohio County Jail Inmate Search
Find an Inmate in Ohio County
There is no jail in Ohio County. It is likely they will be housed at their neighboring jail, the Switzerland County Jail in Vevay.
They may also house them in Dearborn or Ripley. Call the sheriff's office at 812-438-3636 to ask.
There is no inmate list for Ohio County, so use VINELink. Our criminal court page has more.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Start with the VINELink and enter the person's name.
- Arrests made in Rising Sun may be held in Dearborn, Ripley, Switzerland or another county, so watch the facility name on the record. A VINE alert on iPhone or Android follows the person if they move.
- No result? Phone 812-438-3636.
2. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are served in a county jail, which may be outside the county; the sheriff's office (812-438-3636) can say which. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list3. What about youth arrested in Ohio County?
Kids under 18 go to juvenile detention. Parents: call 812-438-3636.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where else could they be held?
We could not confirm where this county houses inmates now. Reports say its Switzerland jail contract ended. The sheriff's office at 123 S. Mulberry Street, Rising Sun, 812-438-3636, can tell you. The nearby jails are:
- Dearborn County Jail (Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg): 812-537-8719 or 812-537-3431 (call either)
- Ripley County Jail (Ripley County, Versailles): 812-689-3437 or 812-689-5555 (call either)
- Switzerland County Jail (Switzerland County, Vevay): 812-427-3636 or 812-427-2057 (call either)
The county also touches Boone County, KY.
↑ Back to the question list5. When will someone be released?
Release depends on which jail holds the person, so ask the sheriff's office first (812-438-3636). Criminal Rule 2.6 makes release without money the norm. Money bail means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list6. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for this county: Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division, 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150 (812-542-4510). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list7. Staying in touch with someone held
- Calls: see the phone page.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Letters: our mail guide.
- Email: the messaging page.
8. Are mugshots public?
By IC 5-14-3, the Ohio County Sheriff may release a photo. A denial needs a reason. Ask the sheriff's office at 812-438-3636. Denied here? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. Private sites don't have to drop photos. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question list9. Where is someone held on a Rising Sun warrant?
Because local inmates are housed downriver in Vevay, a warrant from the county court can lead to a booking there. To clear the warrant, the person must appear before the local judge, and a defense lawyer can arrange it with the sheriff. The Ohio County Sheriff's Office serves those warrants and answers questions at 812-438-3636. Copies come by request to the clerk, P.O. Box 185, Rising Sun, IN 47040, or by phone at 812-438-2610. Statewide, the public order and bond are on MyCase.
↑ Back to the question list10. What if ICE holds someone in Ohio County?
- ICE uses Form I-247A to ask a jail to hold a person.
- Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), whichever Indiana jail holds the person must comply with detainers.
- A 2025 law has jails send some alerts. Each needs probable cause.
- ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
11. How many people live here?
About 5,994 people live in Ohio County (Census Vintage 2025 estimate). Its seat is Rising Sun.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- Arrests in Rising Sun: ask the sheriff's office which agency made it and which jail has the person.
- Ohio County Sheriff's Office, 123 S. Mulberry Street, Rising Sun: 812-438-3636
Ohio County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 812-438-3636
Physical Address:
123 S. Mulberry St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Mailing Address (personal mail):
c/o Switzerland County Jail
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
c/o Switzerland County Jail
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Every year Ohio County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 1,200 offenders, and maintain an average of 60 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Ohio County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Ohio County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
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If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Ohio County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/11/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 84.62% |
| Black | 1 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.56% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.56% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 2.56% |
| Other | 1 | 2.56% |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% |
Ohio County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/11/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 10 | 25.64% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 8 | 20.51% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 2 | 5.13% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 5.13% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 7 | 17.95% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 10 | 25.64% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Ohio County Inmate Sex - 11/11/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | 89.74% |
| Female | 4 | 10.26% |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% |
Ohio County Inmate Age - 11/11/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 18-20 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 21-24 | 3 | 7.69% |
| 25-30 | 7 | 17.95% |
| 31-35 | 6 | 15.38% |
| 36-40 | 7 | 17.95% |
| 41-45 | 4 | 10.26% |
| 46-50 | 3 | 7.69% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 2.56% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 2.56% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 2.56% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 2.56% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 2.56% |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% |
The Ohio County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ohio County: Rising Sun.