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Jefferson County Jail, IN Inmate Roster

Updated on: April 2, 2024
Jefferson County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Jefferson County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Jefferson County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
317 South Walnut Street, Madison, IN, 47350
Phone
812-265-2648
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected]
Security Level
Medium
City
Madison
Postal Code
47350
State
Indiana
County
Jefferson County
Official Website
Website

Jefferson County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
David Thomas
Address
317 Walnut Street, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Phone
812-265-2648
Fax
812-265-3190
Website
http://www.indianasheriffs.org/counties/jefferson.html

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Jefferson County Jail is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Jefferson County Jail is located at 317 South Walnut Street, Madison, IN, 47350. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Jefferson County.

Daily Life in Jefferson County Jail

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Jefferson County Jail is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Jefferson County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 812-265-2648 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Jefferson County Jail:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 812-265-2648 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 317 South Walnut Street, Madison, IN, 47350. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 812-265-2648 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Jefferson County Jail cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Jefferson County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Jefferson County Prison Statistics

Jefferson County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 31
Total Prison Population 244
Male Prison Population 213

Jefferson County Prison Population By Race

Black Prison Population 18
White Prison Population 221
Other Prison Population 1
Native Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 4
Asian Prison Population -

Jefferson County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
White Jail Population 108
Latino Jail Population 2
Black Jail Population 25

Jefferson County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 122
Male Jail Population 109
Total Jail Admissions 1,504
Female Jail Population 26

Jefferson County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 2
Male Pretrial Jail Population 32
Pretrial Jail Population 126

Jefferson County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions -
Asian Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions 4
Female Prison Admissions 19
Native Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions 2
Total Prison Admissions 104
White Prison Admissions 98
Male Prison Admissions 85

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