Rush County Jail Inmate Search
Rush County Jail Inmate Lookup
The adult jail for Rush County is the Rush County Jail. It sits at 131 East First Street, Rushville, IN 46173. The phone is 765-932-2931. With no roster online, search VINELink. Each option is below. Families can also read our court process guide.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Start with the VINELink and type the last name.
- Held on East First Street in Rushville? Free notices of a move or release come from VINE once you sign up with Android or iPhone.
- Still nothing? Call the Rush County Jail at 765-932-2931.
2. Can I search for a juvenile?
Minors are not listed. Call 765-932-2931 about a child.
↑ Back to the question list3. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Many Level 6 sentences are served in the Rush County Jail. For a prisoner, try the IDOC offender search.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I ask for a mugshot?
IC 5-14-3 leaves booking photos to the sheriff. A denial needs a reason. Ask the Rush County Jail at 765-932-2931. Denied here? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question list5. Could a warrant explain this Rush County booking?
It could, and the answer usually takes one phone call. Deputies serve warrants and also staff the jail, so the sheriff's office at 765-932-2931 can say what prompted the booking. A judge has the final word on the warrant, so defense counsel should seek a bond reduction soon after booking. For the case file, contact the clerk at 101 E. 2nd Street, Room 209, Rushville, IN 46173 (765-932-2086). Statewide, look on MyCase for the public warrant order and bond amount.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Letters: our mail guide.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
7. Release after an arrest in Rush County
Under Criminal Rule 2.6, release in this county usually comes without money bail. Money bail in the county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Read our bail steps for the jail.
↑ Back to the question list8. Which nearby jails should I check?
Next, call these jails:
- Decatur County Detention Center (Decatur County, Greensburg): 812-663-8125
- Fayette County Jail (Fayette County, Connersville): 765-825-1110
- Franklin County Jail (Franklin County, Brookville): 765-647-4138
- Hancock County Jail (Hancock County, Greenfield): 317-477-1158 or 317-477-1147 (call either)
- Henry County Jail (Henry County, New Castle): 765-521-7032 or 765-521-7041 (call either)
- Shelby County Jail (Shelby County, Shelbyville): 317-392-6345
9. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the county: Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-229-3700). Before a sentence, check VINELink; after, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list10. Does this jail honor ICE holds?
- An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the jail to hold someone.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers.
- A 2025 law has the jail at 131 East First Street, Rushville, IN 46173 send some alerts. Each needs probable cause.
- Per ICE's 287(g) page as of October 21, 2026, this county has a warrant service officer agreement signed August 7, 2025.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
11. How many people live in the county?
Rush County has about 16,767 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Rushville is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- Arrests in Rushville, Carthage, Glenwood: ask the jail at 765-932-2931 which agency made it.
- Rush County Sheriff's Office: 765-932-2931
Rush County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 765-932-2931
Physical Address:
131 East First Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rush County Jail
131 East First Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rush County Jail
131 East First Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Every year Rush County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 2,340 offenders, and maintain an average of 117 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 Rush County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Rush 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.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Indiana, click below.
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.
Rush County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/1/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 83.52% |
| Black | 3 | 3.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.30% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 3 | 3.30% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.20% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 2 | 2.20% |
| Other | 2 | 2.20% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
Rush County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/1/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 20 | 21.98% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 20 | 21.98% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 4 | 4.40% |
| State Jail Felony | 8 | 8.79% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 22 | 24.18% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 17 | 18.68% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Rush County Inmate Sex - 11/1/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 82 | 90.11% |
| Female | 9 | 9.89% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
Rush County Inmate Age - 11/1/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 18-20 | 5 | 5.49% |
| 21-24 | 9 | 9.89% |
| 25-30 | 19 | 20.88% |
| 31-35 | 16 | 17.58% |
| 36-40 | 14 | 15.38% |
| 41-45 | 10 | 10.99% |
| 46-50 | 6 | 6.59% |
| 51-55 | 5 | 5.49% |
| 56-60 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 2.20% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 765-932-2931
The Rush County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Rush County: Rushville.