This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking file. Contact the agency that holds the record.
Custody and Record Contacts
The Scott County Sheriff's Office operates the Scott County Security Center and holds its booking records. Its 24-hour number can confirm urgent custody questions. Administrative matters are handled during weekday office hours.
Scott County Sheriff's Office111 South First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812-752-8400
Fax: 812-752-5751
Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Choose the contact that matches the record:
- For a booking photo, roster entry, recent release, or older jail file, begin with the Scott County records hub and then contact the sheriff.
- For an active warrant, use Sheriff's Most Wanted, the sheriff's gateway, the issuing court, or an attorney.
- For a Scottsburg Police or Austin Police incident report, contact that department. The sheriff cannot release another agency's files.
- For filed charges and disposition, use Indiana MyCase or call the Scott County Clerk at 812-752-8420.
- For a state prisoner, use the Indiana Department of Correction offender locator and records channel.
- For federal custody use the Bureau of Prisons locator; for civil immigration detention use the ICE locator.
- For custody alerts, use Indiana VINE. Sheriff app and site alerts cover broader news.
The sheriff FAQ conflicts on whether a booking record costs nothing or $10 at pickup. Call before relying on either figure.