Marion County Inmate Search
In Marion County, a law enforcement officer can arrest someone who breaks the law. The person may be arrested with or without a warrant (per IC 35-33-1-1). When a person is arrested in Marion County, they are taken to the police station to be booked and processed. This involves taking the person’s fingerprints, mugshots, and personal details.
After completing the booking process, the suspect will be allowed to post bail. If the suspect chooses not to post bail, they must wait in jail until the initial hearing (arraignment). At the arraignment, the judge will allow the suspect to enter a plea and set or reduce their bail. Sometimes, a person may be released without bail (released on recognizance) or held in custody till the court makes a verdict. Afterward, a hearing will be scheduled. The case will remain open until it is disposed of through pleading guilty, dismissal, or trial. If the arrested person is taken to trial, they might have to get a lawyer to represent them in court. At the trial, the prosecutor and the defendant’s attorney will present their arguments, evidence, and witnesses will be questioned. The arrested person will be sent to jail or prison if the court or jury finds them guilty. If found not guilty, they will be released.
Everything that occurs in an arrest and jail process is usually recorded. This makes it easy for interested persons to retrieve inmate records at the appropriate custodian office during business hours. In Marion County, residents can search for inmates online or in person at the County Sheriff’s Office. Requesters must know basic information about the inmate to facilitate the search. Marion County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
As of 2022, over 7,000 adult offenders were incarcerated in state prisons. These offenders were arrested for murder and different levels of felony like felonies A, B, C, and D, and levels 1,2,3,4,5,6 felonies. That same year, 9,708 adult inmates were released from state prisons. The release types were parole, probation, discharge, and Community Transition Program (CTP).
As of 2022, about 452 juveniles were incarcerated in state prisons. About 389 of them were males, while 63 were females. That same year, 438 juveniles were released from state prison.
As of February 2023, about 23,238 inmates were housed in state prisons. About 2,140 of them were females, 20,756 were males, and 342 were juveniles.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Marion County Prison System
The Sheriff’s Office runs the Marion County prison system. One of its duty is to maintain the Adult Detention Center (ADC), which houses an average daily population of nearly 2,500 inmates.
As of 2022, about 1,406 Marion County adult offenders were admitted into the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC). About 1,797 of them were released that year, 872 were released on parole, 655 were on probation, 244 were discharged, and 26 were on Community Transition Program (CTP). The average daily population of Marion County inmates in IDOC is 40.
How to Find an Inmate in Marion County
Requesters can find inmates in Marion County online, in person, by writing, or by telephone. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has an online tool that can be used to access inmate records. A search can be conducted by name, booking number, state/county ID, permanent number, state or county ID, or FBI or ICE number. Inquirers can visit the Sheriff’s Office to inspect or obtain copies of inmates' records. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. An in-person search requires providing basic information about an inmate. The Office may charge requesters a fee to copy inmate records. Processing time typically takes 24 hours.
A requester can submit a Public Record Request Form to request inmate records in Marion County. Alternatively, an inquirer can send a letter to the Sheriff’s office. The letter should include the following:
- The date
- The requester’s name, address, and telephone number
- The agency in charge of the inmate records (in this case, the Marion County Sherrif office)
- A description of the record(s)
- Whether the requester would like to be contacted before copies are made
Generally, the Sheriff’s Office responds to written requests by email, fax, or U.S. mail within one week of receiving them.
How Does a Marion County Inmate Search Work?
The Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA) allows residents to view or copy inmate records. However, not all records are disclosable by law. For instance, the investigatory records of law enforcement agencies are deemed confidential. Therefore, they are only open to a selected few. Disclosable inmate records can be retrieved online or in person at Marion County Sheriff’s office. An inquirer should expect to find the following information during an inmate search:
- Personal information (inmate’s full name, sex, height, hair length, complexion, date of birth, weight, hair color, and eye color)
- Inmate information (booking number, permanent ID number, state ID, police/county ID, FBI and ICE number, race, ethnicity, marital status, citizen, and country of birth)
- Incarceration information (current housing section, block, cell, and bed, current location, county, commitment date, and projected released date)
- Alias information (first, last and middle names)
- Detainer information (comp no, issued by, and set by)
- Bond information (case number, bond type, amount, and status)
- Charge information (offense date, code, description, grade, and degree)
- Hearing information (next court date)
Where to Find a Marion County Inmate Locator
Individuals can find inmate locators at the county, state, and federal law enforcement offices. To find inmates housed at the Marion County jail, requesters can use the “Find a Person in Jail” locator available on the Sheriff’s website.
A requester can use the Incarcerated Search Locator the Indiana Department of Correction provides to find Marion County inmates in state prisons. With this inmate locator, a record seeker can conduct a search by name or DOC number. Research results typically reveal the inmate’s full name, DOC number, DOB, gender, race, facility/location, possible release date, and sentence information.
Requesters can use the Inmate Locator available on the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ website to find Marion County inmates in federal prisons. Search can be done by name or number. The Locator only reveals basic inmate information, like first and last name, register number, age, race, sex, and release date.
Alternatively, Marionn County residents can use third-party inmate locators to find inmates. Basic information about the inmate must be provided to facilitate the search. Requesters may have to pay a small fee to retrieve inmate records.
A Marion inmate locator is a free tool for searching for information about inmates in county, state, or federal prisons or jails. This search tool is usually available 24/7, and the database is updated daily.
How to Send Money to a Marion County Inmate
Anyone can send money to an inmate’s commissary or telephone/video visitation account. Money can be deposited to an inmate’s telephone/video visitation account online, by telephone, or in person at the Community Justice Campus lobby kiosks. Telephone deposits can be made by calling (800) 483-8314. In-person deposits can be made 24/7, but the depositor must have a valid driver’s license or state ID. Alternatively, they are several ways to deposit money in an inmate’s commissary account. Commissary account deposits can be made online, in person, by telephone, or by mail. Telephone deposits can be made by calling (888) 988-4768. Mail depositors can send prepaid money orders, other accredited prepaid money orders, or U.S. government checks to the Marion County Adult Detention Center (ADC). Cash, personal and payroll checks, or credit card numbers by mail are not acceptable. All money orders must be made payable to Marion County Jail Commissary. Also, the inmate’s information (like name, date of birth, cell housing number, and gallery number) must be written on the money order. The envelope of the money order should be addressed in this format:
Name of Inmate’s Account Manager
Inmate’s Name and Gallery Number
Inmate’s Cell Housing Number
Marion County Adult Detention Center
695 Justice Way
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Review the “Send Money to a Person in Jail” for more information on how to send money to a Marion County inmate.
How to Visit a Marion County Inmate
Family and friends can do remote visitations via the Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s video visitation system. Remote visitation is done on a third-party website or by downloading the app via Google Play or App Store. Visitors must create user profiles and select a facility (Marion County Adult Detention Center).
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) allows legal representatives to visit inmates in person or via the video visitation system. Attorneys must schedule an in-person visit by sending an email to MCSO-Visitation@indy.gov. For remote visits, an attorney must create a profile at an approved third-party website or app and add an inmate as a contact. Afterward, they must send a valid ID and Indiana Supreme Court card, along with the inmate's name added as a contact to the MCSO’s email. Here are some MSCO video visitation rules:
- The maximum number of people that can see an inmate is four. A combination of adults and children is allowed
- Minor children must participate in a visit in the company of an adult
- The visitor that schedules a visit must be on the camera always
- Video visitation must be scheduled at least a day before the visit but can be scheduled four days in advance.
- Cancellations of visits must be made 24 hours before the scheduled time to get a refund
- The video background of the visitor’s premises must be void of inappropriate images of the visitor’s premises.
- Visitors must not stand up during the length of the visitation.
Remote visitors are not permitted to perform acts that encourage sexual behavior or do gang signs or acts that promote gang activity. All visitors are expected to dress decently during inmate visitation. Mini skirts, short shorts, pajamas, tight clothes, and clothing that contains vulgar language and images are prohibited. Review the MCSO Visitation Rules for more insight into what is expected of inmate visitors.
How to Send Jail Mail in Marion County
The Marion County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive mail from family, friends, and loved ones. The Center inspects all mail except legal mail for contraband before delivery. Typically, legal mail is opened in the presence of the recipients. An individual mailing a letter to an inmate must write the inmate’s name and booking number on each page of the letter. One page of the letter must contain the sender’s mailing address. The letter must be written on white stock or construction paper with black or blue ink or a No. 2 pencil. All mail must be addressed in this format:
Marion County, IN - ADC
[Inmate Name, Inmate Booking #]
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The envelope of an inmate’s mail to be delivered electronically must contain the facility name and location, the inmate's full name and identifier, and the sender’s full name and address. Marion County Adult Detention Center does not accept mail that contains lewd language, books, physical publications, greeting cards, commissary or food items, nude photographs, and obscene materials. Inmates can purchase periodicals, digital books, and magazines via tablet or kiosk. Any mail that contains contraband or fails to include the necessary inmate's information will be returned to the sender. Review the “Send Mail to a Person in Jail” page for more information on how to send jail mail in Marion County.
Marion County Jails and Prisons
Below is the list of names, addresses, and contact information of all the jail facilities, prisons, and detention centers in Marion County:
Marion County Adult Detention Center
675 Justice Way
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 327-1700
Fax: (317) 327-1315
Email: ContactMCSO@indy.gov
Craine House
6130 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (317) 255-4673
Duvall Residential Center
1848 Ludlow Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: (317) 327-2500
Indiana Women's Prison
2596 North Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: (317) 244-3387
Marion County Community Corrections Center
147 East Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-1111
Fax: (317) 327-1555
Marion County Juvenile Detention Center
2451 North Keystone Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Phone: (317) 327-8300
Fax: (317) 924-7508
Riverside Residential Center
1415 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Marion County Intake Jail
50 North Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
