City Jails in Indiana

All City Jails in Indiana

Browse 125 city jails across 66 counties in Indiana

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This page lists all 125 city jails in Indiana. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.

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About City Jails in Indiana

Understanding city jails in the Indiana

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Indiana. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Indiana, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Indiana, everything you need is available right here.

City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?

City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:

  • City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
  • County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Indiana's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.

How to Find Someone in a City Jail

When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Indiana, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.

Booking & Intake Process

The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.

Getting Bail

Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.

Hiring a Lawyer

Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling an Inmate

Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.

Sending Money

Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.

Visitation

Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active city jails in Indiana is 125. This count is updated regularly to reflect any changes in facility status across Indiana.

Use the directory list on this page to find the city jail in the area where the arrest took place, then use the facility's inmate search tool to locate the person.

Yes. This page includes a built-in county filter that instantly narrows the list to show only city jails in a specific county within Indiana. Select your county from the dropdown above the list, and the results will update in real time.

Yes. Use the state selector tool on this page to switch to a complete directory of city jails in any other US state. Our database covers local jail facilities across all 50 states.

The length of time depends on the charges, bail status, and court scheduling. Pretrial detainees may be held for days, weeks, or even months as their cases move through the court system. Those serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions typically serve less than one year.

City jails in Indiana are operated by municipal authorities such as a city police department and typically serve a single city or town. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office and serve a broader geographic area. Both hold similar populations — pretrial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates — but differ in jurisdiction and operational oversight.

City Jails by County in Indiana

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Filter City Jails by County

Indiana has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Indiana. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

All City Jails in Indiana

Complete listing of city jails

Browse Every City Jails in Indiana

The full list of city jails in Indiana is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.

Facility Name County Action
Goshen Jail 111 East Jefferson St, Goshen, IN 46528
Elkhart View Details
Nappanee Jail 301 West Lincoln St, Nappanee, IN 46550
Elkhart View Details
Connersville Jail 100 East 5th St, Connersville, IN 47331
Fayette View Details
New Albany Jail 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150-3586
Floyd View Details
Rochester Jail 312 Main St, Rochester, IN 46975
Fulton View Details
Oakland Detention 210 East Washington St, Oakland City, IN 47660
Gibson View Details
Marion Municipal Jail 301 South Branson St, Marion, IN 46952
Grant View Details
Carmel Jail Three Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Hamilton View Details
Noblesville Jail 135 South 9th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Hamilton View Details
Sheridan Jail 506 South Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Hamilton View Details
Westfield City Jail 17535 Dartown Road, Westfield, IN 46074
Hamilton View Details
Avon Jail 6550 East US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123
Hendricks View Details
Brownsburg Jail 31 North Green St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Hendricks View Details
Clayton Jail 4644 Iowa St, Clayton, IN 46118
Hendricks View Details
New Castle Jail 227 North Main St, New Castle, IN 47362
Henry View Details
Green Jail 112 North Meridian, Greentown, IN 46936
Howard View Details
Kokomo Jail 100 South Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Howard View Details
Huntington Jail 300 Cherry St, Huntington, IN 46750
Huntington View Details
Seymour Jail 205 North Ewing St, Seymour, IN 47274
Jackson View Details
Rensselaer Jail 122 South Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Jasper View Details
Madison Jail 101 West Main St, Madison, IN 47250
Jefferson View Details
Bargersville Jail 15 North Baldwin St PO Box 336, Bargersville, IN 46106
Johnson View Details
Edinburgh Jail 107 South Holland St PO Box 65, Edinburgh, IN 46124-0065
Johnson View Details
Franklin Jail 2801 North Morton St (US 31), Franklin, IN 46131
Johnson View Details
Greenwood Jail 186 Surina Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
Johnson View Details
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