Perry County Jail Inmate Search
Searching for an Inmate in Perry County
The Perry County Jail holds adults arrested in Perry County.
Find it at 2211 Herrman Street, Tell City, IN 47586, or call 812-547-2441. Search the JailTracker inmate list first.
Our criminal court page has more.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Go to the Perry County JailTracker inmate list and search by full name.
- Each record lists charges and bail.
- Try VINELink too. It also comes as the VINELink app for iPhone and the VINELink app for Android.
- Ask the jail directly at 812-547-2441.
2. What if ICE holds someone here?
- An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the Perry County Jail to hold someone.
- Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), the jail must comply with detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- Since 2025, the jail at 2211 Herrman Street, Tell City, IN 47586 must alert the sheriff in some cases.
- As of October 21, 2026, this county had no 287(g) agreement (ICE's 287(g) page).
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
3. Release after an arrest in Perry County
In the county, Criminal Rule 2.6 makes release without money the norm. Bail in this county may be cash, a 10 percent deposit or a surety bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. Which nearby jails should I check?
Arrests near the line may land here:
- Crawford County Jail (Crawford County, English): 812-338-2802
- Dubois County Jail (Dubois County, Jasper): 812-482-3522
- Spencer County Jail (Spencer County, Rockport): 812-649-2286 or 812-649-6036 (call either)
Out of state, borders Breckinridge County, KY, Hancock County, KY, Meade County, KY.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Many Level 6 sentences are served in the Perry County Jail. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list6. What about youth arrested in Perry County?
Kids under 18 go to juvenile detention. Call 812-547-2441 about a child.
↑ Back to the question list7. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for this county: Southern District of Indiana, Evansville Division, 101 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47708 (812-434-6410). Before a sentence, check VINELink; after, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list8. How do I reach an inmate?
- Calls: see the phone page.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
9. Video visits, mail and property
- All visits are by video. Lobby stations run Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; there are no Sunday visits. Visits from home run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
- Each inmate gets one free on-site visit. Extra visits cost $8 each and need a credit card. Two visitors at most, children included.
- Mail needs the inmate's name and ID number and a return address, and must be letter size. Up to 10 photos per envelope, on photo paper only.
- Property release has a $5 fee. Property is held 30 days.
Video steps are in our visiting guide. Letters: our mail guide. Deposits: our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I ask for a mugshot?
By IC 5-14-3, the Perry County Sheriff may release a photo. A denial needs a reason. Write the sheriff's office, or call 812-547-2441. Denied in this county? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. Private sites don't have to drop photos. An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.
↑ Back to the question list11. Could someone be in the Perry County Jail on a warrant?
Yes. Deputies at the sheriff's office, which makes warrant arrests and keeps the jail, answers at 812-547-2441 and can explain a warrant hold. A warrant stays active until a judge rules, so an attorney should get a hearing scheduled as soon as the court calendar allows. Files sit in the clerk's office at 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586, and the office takes calls at 812-547-3741 on weekdays about copies of orders. Online, the statewide MyCase site has the judge's public order and any bond.
↑ Back to the question list12. What is the population of this county?
This county has about 19,389 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Tell City is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- For Tell City, Cannelton, Troy, call the jail at 812-547-2441 to learn who made the arrest.
- The sheriff's office: 812-547-2441
Perry County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 812-547-2441
Physical Address:
2211 Herrman Street
Tell City, IN 47586
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Perry County Jail, IN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Perry County Jail
2211 Herrman Street
Tell City, IN 47586
Every year Perry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 2,860 offenders, and maintain an average of 143 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 Perry County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Perry 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 prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.
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.
Perry County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/5/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 91.15% |
| Black | 5 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.88% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.88% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.88% |
| Other | 1 | 0.88% |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% |
Perry County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/5/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 28 | 24.78% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 28 | 24.78% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 9 | 7.96% |
| State Jail Felony | 6 | 5.31% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 21 | 18.58% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 21 | 18.58% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Perry County Inmate Sex - 11/5/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 95 | 84.07% |
| Female | 18 | 15.93% |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% |
Perry County Inmate Age - 11/5/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.77% |
| 18-20 | 6 | 5.31% |
| 21-24 | 13 | 11.50% |
| 25-30 | 24 | 21.24% |
| 31-35 | 19 | 16.81% |
| 36-40 | 16 | 14.16% |
| 41-45 | 12 | 10.62% |
| 46-50 | 7 | 6.19% |
| 51-55 | 6 | 5.31% |
| 56-60 | 4 | 3.54% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 1.77% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 0.88% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.88% |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 812-547-2441
The Perry County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Perry County: Tell City and Troy.