How often are sex offenders required to register?

There are different classifications of sex offenders. Sex offenders and offenders against children are required to register one time annually. Sexually violent predators are required to register every 90 days. All classifications of sex offenders are required to...

How do you get a writ or warrant taken care of?

If it is a felony criminal warrant, you can turn yourself into the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. If it is a misdemeanor warrant, you can turn yourself into the Sheriff’s Office or you can contact the County Clerk and ask that you have yourself added...

How do I send an inmate mail?

Inmates are generally allowed to receive standard-sized mail via the United States Postal Service. Click here for more details.

How do I register my firearm?

Indiana law does not require you to register your firearm.  If you purchase a firearm from a firearms dealer, the firearm will be registered to you in the federal database.  If you decide to sell the firearm at a later date, the Sheriff’s Office recommends you...

How do I obtain a protective order?

The Vanderburgh County Legal Aid Society maintains a webpage that fully explains the process of obtaining a protective order. Click here to be taken to the Legal Aid Society website.