Find Kokomo Inmate Population Data

Kokomo's inmate population is housed at the Howard County Jail, since the city does not operate its own detention facility. Arrests made by the Kokomo Police Department result in booking and transfer to Howard County custody. If you are trying to find someone in the Kokomo inmate population, this page explains which tools to use, how to contact the jail, and what information jail records typically contain.

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Kokomo Police Department

The Kokomo Police Department operates out of City Hall at 100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901. Officers handle all law enforcement for the city, including patrol, response calls, and criminal investigations. The department is one of the more active in north-central Indiana.

Administrative calls go to (765) 456-7506. For non-emergency situations, use (765) 457-1150. The department's website is at www.cityofkokomo.org. After a Kokomo arrest, officers transport the person to the Howard County Jail. The police department does not maintain a long-term holding facility. For anything about custody status, bond, or charges, contact the Howard County Jail or Sheriff's Office. Those offices have the current booking records.

The Kokomo Police Department can confirm whether an arrest occurred and give basic information about the charge. They will direct you to Howard County for anything more detailed. It helps to have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready when you call.

Howard County Jail and Kokomo Inmate Population

The Howard County Jail holds the Kokomo inmate population. It is run by the Howard County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Jerry Asher. The sheriff's office is at 1800 W Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. You can reach the jail by calling (765) 457-1105. Their website is at www.howardcountysheriff.org.

The Howard County Jail processes all bookings for people arrested in Kokomo and elsewhere in Howard County. Booking records include the person's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges listed, bond amount or hold type, and current custody status. These are public records under Indiana law.

If the Howard County Jail does not have a public online roster, calling the jail directly is the next step. Staff can tell you if someone is currently booked and give basic information. For full records, you may need to submit a records request. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, described at www.in.gov, governs how agencies respond to those requests. Agencies generally have seven days to respond.

People in the Howard County Jail may be there for a short stay or a longer period. Those sentenced to more than one year in Indiana typically transfer to a state prison. Use the IDOC Offender Locator for state prison searches.

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Search Kokomo Inmate Population Online

Use these free tools to search the Kokomo inmate population:

Indiana County Jail Public Portal: public.indianajail.gov - search by name across participating counties
Indiana VINE: indianasavin.in.gov - check custody status and sign up for release alerts
VINE National: vinelink.vineapps.com - another VINE access point
IDOC Offender Locator: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov - search state prison records

Start with the Indiana County Jail Public Portal and VINE. Both are free and cover county jail records. VINE is especially useful if you want ongoing alerts. You can sign up to receive a phone call, text, or email when the person's custody status changes. This saves you from calling the jail every day. If the person is not in county jail, they may have been transferred to a state facility. The IDOC Offender Locator covers all Indiana Department of Correction placements including prisons and community corrections programs.

Visiting and Contacting Kokomo Inmates

Visits happen at the Howard County Jail, not at a city facility. Before going, call (765) 457-1105 to confirm visit hours and rules. Schedules can change. Visitors typically need a valid photo ID.

Phone calls from the Howard County Jail go through a contracted phone service. ConnectNetwork is a common platform. Set up an account at www.connectnetwork.com/portal to accept and fund calls. The person in custody places calls out. You receive them through your account. Rates depend on the contract the jail holds.

Mail can be sent to the Howard County Jail at 1800 W Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901. Include the person's full legal name and booking number on the envelope. The jail screens all mail before delivery. Do not send items that are on the prohibited list. For commissary deposits, ask the jail about accepted methods. Some jails use third-party platforms while others take deposits directly.

For custody change alerts, use Indiana VINE at indianasavin.in.gov. The service is free. Set up a notification for the person's name, and VINE will contact you when their status changes, including releases, transfers, and court returns.

Nearby Cities

Anderson, Muncie, and Lafayette are the nearest qualifying cities to Kokomo. Each uses a separate county jail system.

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