Vigo County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

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

Some cases fall outside the rule:

• murder or treason charges;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• a person on parole or probation.

IC 35-33-8-4 keeps bail no higher than necessary. Judges at the Circuit Court/ Superior Court (33 South Third Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807) set terms.

A short interview often comes first in Vigo County. The tool, IRAS-PAT, asks 7 questions. Plan on 10 to 15 minutes. Judges use it as one factor.

Refunds come after the case closes. By IC 35-33-8-3.2, fines and costs come out first. No agent premium comes back. Call 812-462-3211 about a refund.

Without a warrant, a judge reviews the arrest within 48 hours. The initial hearing covers charges and rights. Vigo County often uses video from the jail.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 812-462-3224 or 812-462-3226 (call either) is the jail line.

Bail comes in a few forms:

• Cash bond: the clerk gets it all. IC 35-33-8-3.2 lets costs come out first.
• Ten percent cash: under IC 35-33-8-3.2, a deposit of 10 percent may do. The lesser of $50 or 10 percent, plus $5, is kept.
• Bail bond: an IC 27-10 agent covers it for a premium. Local agents keep that fee.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

The Clerk's office, 33 South Third Street, Courthouse, 1st Floor, Terre Haute, IN 47807, answers at 812-462-3211.

IC 27-10 requires a license from the Indiana Department of Insurance. By IC 27-10-4-5, the filed premium must be charged. In Vigo County, that is often about 10 percent.

• Check the license with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
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• The jail won't name a bondsman.

In the county, the 2 rules are court and no new crimes. Under IC 35-33-8-3.2, a judge can add:

• regular check-ins,
• staying away from a place,
• GPS monitoring,
• and drug or alcohol tests.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

1. Call 812-462-3224 or 812-462-3226 (call either) or use the online inmate search.
2. Booking in this county must end first.
3. Check payment options with the jail.
4. The jail is at 201 Cherry Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807.
5. You need a photo ID.
6. An agent can post a surety bond.
7. Release from the jail can take hours.

On November 3, 2026, Hoosiers approved Public Question 1, per the unofficial count. Earlier, the state constitution reserved no-bail holds for murder and treason. A judge may now keep a defendant in custody on other charges when strong evidence points to a substantial risk to the safety of others. The bar is clear and convincing evidence, offered by the state, that no release conditions can reasonably protect the public. The denial can be appealed.

Senate Enrolled Act 76 took effect July 1, 2026. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Bail may lead to an ICE transfer.