Indianapolis Inmate Population Search
The Indianapolis inmate population is held at the Marion County Adult Detention Center, operated by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. When the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrests someone in the city, that person goes to the county jail, not a city facility. This page explains how to search for an inmate, who to contact at the jail, and what options exist for communication and support while someone is in custody.
Indianapolis Quick Facts
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) serves the consolidated city of Indianapolis and Marion County. IMPD is one of the largest departments in the Midwest. Officers make arrests across the city. All people taken into custody go to the Marion County jail, not a separate city lockup. IMPD does not run its own holding facility for long-term detention.
For non-emergency calls, IMPD can be reached at (317) 327-3811. The administrative line is (317) 327-6500. Questions about an arrest or booking should go to the Marion County Jail line at (317) 327-1700, since that office manages the actual custody records.
| Address | 39 W Jackson Pl, Ste 500, Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (317) 327-3811 (Non-Emergency) |
| Website | indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-metropolitan-police-department |
Marion County Jail Inmate Population
The Marion County Adult Detention Center sits at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The Marion County Sheriff's Office, led by Kerry J. Forestal, runs the facility day to day. The jail regularly holds close to 2,500 people at any given time, making it one of the busiest county jails in Indiana. Anyone arrested by IMPD, Indiana State Police, or other agencies within Marion County ends up here.
The jail keeps a public-facing inmate locator that anyone can use at no cost. You can search by full name and date of birth, or by booking number, permanent number, state ID, county ID, FBI number, or ICE number. The record typically shows the person's current status, the charges filed, and their housing unit. Updates to the database happen throughout the day as bookings and releases occur.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office website also has a "Find a Person in Jail" tool through the city portal. Both search options pull from the same live database, so either one works. If you can't find someone right after an arrest, wait a few hours. Processing a new booking takes time, and the record may not show up immediately.
Search Indianapolis Inmate Population Records
Several free tools let you look up the Indianapolis inmate population online. The main one is the Marion County inmate locator, which you can reach directly through the city website. Two other statewide tools are also worth knowing about.
- Marion County Inmate Locator - search by name, booking number, or ID
- Find a Person in Jail (indy.gov) - city portal link to the same database
- Indiana County Jail Public Portal - statewide jail lookup tool
- VINE Indiana - free victim notification and inmate status alerts
- IDOC Offender Locator - for people transferred to state prison
VINE is especially useful if you want automatic alerts when someone's custody status changes. You can sign up for calls, texts, or emails. The service is free and does not require you to log in with any personal information. VINE covers both the county jail and state prison transfers.
If an inmate has been convicted and sentenced to more than a year, they may be transferred from the Marion County jail to a state facility run by the Indiana Department of Correction. Once transferred, use the IDOC Offender Locator to find their new location. The county jail record will no longer show an active booking in that case.
Inmate Visits and Communication in Indianapolis
The Marion County Adult Detention Center allows visits, but scheduling and hours change. Contact the jail directly at (317) 327-1700 to get current visit times and any ID requirements before you go. The jail is at 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Visits typically require a valid government-issued photo ID.
To send money to an inmate at the Marion County jail, you can use Access Corrections. Their phone line is 866-345-1884. You can also add funds in person at the kiosks located at 675 Justice Way, which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Online deposits through Access Corrections are also available at accesscorrections.com. Money goes to the inmate's commissary account, which can be used to buy food, hygiene items, and phone time.
Phone calls from the jail are handled through a contracted phone provider. Calls are collect or can be paid through an account set up by the person receiving calls. Rates and setup details are available at the jail or through Access Corrections. All calls are recorded except for those with legal counsel, which are treated differently under Indiana law.
Mail to inmates at Marion County is accepted. Write the inmate's full name and booking or permanent number on the envelope. Send to the Marion County Adult Detention Center, 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The jail may restrict certain items in mail, so check current rules before sending packages. Books typically must come directly from a publisher.
Nearby Cities
Indianapolis is the state capital and the largest city in Indiana. Several nearby communities also have inmate population pages if you need to look up someone held in a different jurisdiction.