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Where to search Vermillion County records

Vermillion County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official Circuit Court Clerk, filings, records, and public-request source.

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Vermillion County Government lists its courthouse and county offices at 255 South Main Street in Newport, Indiana 47966.
The Vermillion County Circuit Court is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5320 and Judge Chris A. Wrede identified on the county court page.
The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5350 and weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing from noon to 1:00 p.m.
The county clerk page states that traffic tickets are processed by Clinton City Court and gives Clinton City Court's telephone number as 765-832-9444.
The Vermillion County Sheriff's Office is listed at 1888 South State Road 63, Hillsdale, with telephone numbers 765-492-3838 and 765-492-3737.
The sheriff's official tip page directs offender mail to the Vermillion County Jail at 1888 South State Road 63, Hillsdale, Indiana 47854.

Vermillion County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official Circuit Court Clerk, filings, records, and public-request source	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	official sheriff contact, jail-mail, and tip-submission source	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	official Vermillion County Circuit Court source	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Police and incident records	official sheriff and law-enforcement source	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Vermillion County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Vermillion County has 15,488 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 18-165
Population: 15,488 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Vermillion County Government lists its courthouse and county offices at 255 South Main Street in Newport, Indiana 47966.
Local detail: The Vermillion County Circuit Court is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5320 and Judge Chris A. Wrede identified on the county court page.
Local detail: The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5350 and weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The county clerk page states that traffic tickets are processed by Clinton City Court and gives Clinton City Court's telephone number as 765-832-9444.
Local detail: The Vermillion County Sheriff's Office is listed at 1888 South State Road 63, Hillsdale, with telephone numbers 765-492-3838 and 765-492-3737.
Local detail: The sheriff's official tip page directs offender mail to the Vermillion County Jail at 1888 South State Road 63, Hillsdale, Indiana 47854.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Vermillion County Government lists its courthouse and county offices at 255 South Main Street in Newport, Indiana 47966.
Local detail: The Vermillion County Circuit Court is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5320 and Judge Chris A. Wrede identified on the county court page.
Local detail: The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is listed at 255 South Main Street, Newport, with telephone 765-492-5350 and weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Which Vermillion County court handles a criminal, civil, divorce, small-claims, or eviction matter?

Current approved sources for Vermillion County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check official Vermillion County Circuit Court source to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the Vermillion Circuit Court or Circuit Court Clerk?

The approved official source set for Vermillion County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check official Circuit Court Clerk, filings, records, and public-request source to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Where are Vermillion County court filings and official records submitted?

The reviewed Vermillion County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open official Circuit Court Clerk, filings, records, and public-request source for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I check whether someone is held in the Vermillion County Jail?

The approved official source set for Vermillion County does not document a dedicated live inmate locator. Check official sheriff contact, jail-mail, and tip-submission source for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

What are the Vermillion County Jail offender-mail and contact procedures?

The sheriff's official tip page directs offender mail to the Vermillion County Jail at 1888 South State Road 63, Hillsdale, Indiana 47854. Use official sheriff contact, jail-mail, and tip-submission source for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Why are traffic tickets processed by Clinton City Court instead of the county Circuit Court?

The Vermillion Circuit Court is located in Newport. The county clerk states that Clinton City Court processes traffic tickets, so traffic matters may fall under municipal court rather than the county Circuit Court; case-specific venue should be confirmed with the appropriate clerk. Check official Vermillion County Circuit Court source to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I submit a Vermillion County sheriff or county public-records request?

The approved official source set for Vermillion County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use official sheriff and law-enforcement source to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which law-enforcement or court jurisdiction covers a particular Vermillion County address?

The approved official source set for Vermillion County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use official sheriff and law-enforcement source to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Vermillion County Sheriff's Office operates or administers the county jail contact point at 1888 South State Road 63 in Hillsdale. The reviewed official sources do not provide a live online inmate roster or real-time custody lookup. Municipal: Clinton City Court is expressly identified as the processor of traffic tickets. The reviewed sources do not establish a complete list of municipal boundaries, municipal police agencies, or municipal court subject-matter jurisdictions.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Vermillion County court and felony records

Start with official Vermillion County Circuit Court source for the official Vermillion County court path. County: Vermillion County government is based at the county courthouse in Newport. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete legal boundary narrative or parcel-level county jurisdiction map. Court: The Vermillion Circuit Court is located in Newport. The county clerk states that Clinton City Court processes traffic tickets, so traffic matters may fall under municipal court rather than the county Circuit Court; case-specific venue should be confirmed with the appropriate clerk.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use official sheriff and law-enforcement source. The reviewed sheriff sources do not provide a live booking, release, or inmate-status database.

Vermillion County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with official sheriff contact, jail-mail, and tip-submission source. The county government portal and sheriff pages provide office contacts but do not expose a comprehensive public-records catalog.

Indiana state-level record sources

Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Vermillion County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Vermillion County and Indiana record sources

For an official starting point, use official Vermillion County Circuit Court source. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use official Vermillion County Circuit Court source. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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