Vanderburgh County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Money bail still exists, but less often. Under Criminal Rule 2.6, judges begin with no bail amount.

The rule does not cover all cases:

• people held for murder or treason;
• someone already out on another case;
• anyone on probation, parole or community corrections.

IC 35-33-8-4 limits bail to what is needed. The Circuit Court, 825 Sycamore St., Evansville, IN 47708, hears these cases.

Cash bail stays with the Vanderburgh County Clerk during the case. By IC 35-33-8-3.2, fines and costs come out first. No agent premium comes back. Call 812-435-5160 about a refund. Bring the receipt.

A bail order names one type:

• Cash bond: the clerk gets it all. Refunds follow IC 35-33-8-3.2.
• Ten percent cash: IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows a 10 percent cash deposit. A fee of $50 or less, plus $5, is kept.
• Bail bond: an IC 27-10 agent covers it for a premium.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

Pay the clerk at the courthouse in Evansville; mail: P.O. Box 3356, Evansville, IN 47732, 812-435-5160.

1. Search the online inmate search; for the amount, call 812-421-6200 or 812-421-6203 (call either).
2. Wait until booking is done.
3. Ask the Vanderburgh County Jail which payments work.
4. Pay at 3500 N. Harlan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 unless told otherwise.
5. Bring ID and the date of birth.
6. With an agent, the agent posts here.
7. Plan on hours at the jail.

A short interview often comes first here. It is the IRAS-PAT, a 7-question tool. The score has 3 levels. For a judge, it is advice.

A Vanderburgh County release always has 2 rules: attend court, obey the law. By IC 35-33-8-3.2, the county may also require:

• regular check-ins,
• a no-contact order,
• an ankle monitor,
• and drug tests.

A broken rule can end release here.

A judge checks probable cause within 48 hours. The initial hearing covers charges and rights.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 812-421-6200 or 812-421-6203 (call either) is the jail line.

By IC 27-10, every agent needs a license. IC 27-10-4-5 makes agents charge their filed rate. A common rate is 10 percent.

• Check the license with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Signing means you could owe the bail.
• Save every receipt.
• Deputies at the jail can't recommend one.

Voters see Public Question 1 on November 3, 2026. Today, 2 crimes allow a no-bail hold here: murder and treason. If Public Question 1 passes, judges could hold more people before trial. Local judges would need clear, convincing evidence. This county keeps today's rule if Public Question 1 fails.

On July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 started. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Ask about a hold at 812-421-6200 or 812-421-6203 (call either). At 3500 N. Harlan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711, ICE may pick the person up.