Marion Indiana Inmate Population
Marion is the county seat of Grant County, which means the Grant County Jail is located within the city. People arrested in Marion become part of the Grant County inmate population and are booked at the county jail. The Marion Police Department handles local arrests, but the Grant County Sheriff's Office manages all detention and booking records. This page covers how to search the Marion inmate population, which tools to use, and how to reach someone being held at the Grant County Jail after an arrest in Marion.
Marion Quick Facts
Marion Police Department
The Marion Police Department provides all law enforcement services within the city. Officers patrol neighborhoods, respond to calls, conduct investigations, and make arrests. After taking someone into custody, the police department does not hold people beyond initial processing. Arrestees transfer to the Grant County Sheriff's Office for booking and detention at the county jail.
| Address | 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46952 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 668-4412 |
| Website | cityofmarion.in.gov/government/departments/police |
To verify a recent Marion arrest, call the police department. They can confirm whether an arrest was made and provide a case number. For current custody status, booking details, and bond information, contact the Grant County Jail directly or use the online search tools on this page. Because Marion is the county seat, the police department and the county jail are both within the city, making coordination close and quick.
Grant County Jail and Marion Inmate Population
The Grant County Jail is located in Marion and holds all Grant County inmate population records. Sheriff Mike Combes and the Grant County Sheriff's Office run the jail. Marion is the county seat, so the jail is right in the city. Anyone arrested in Marion or anywhere else in Grant County is booked and held here.
| Sheriff | Mike Combes |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952 |
| Phone | (765) 668-8168 |
| Website | in.gov/counties/grant/sheriff |
Grant County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal. That means you can search current booking records online by name. Records are public under Indiana law and include name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and custody status. The jail holds pretrial detainees, people serving sentences of less than a year, and those awaiting transfer to an Indiana DOC facility after receiving a longer sentence. When someone is moved to state custody, they leave the county jail records. Use the IDOC Offender Locator in that case.
Bond for Marion cases is set by the Grant County courts. You can pay bond at the jail in person or through a licensed Indiana bondsman. The jail staff can give you the current bond figure by phone. For a new booking where bond has not yet been set, call for an update, as it may take a court appearance before an amount is established.
Search Marion Indiana Inmate Population Online
These free tools let you search Marion and Grant County inmate records:
- Indiana County Jail Public Portal: public.indianajail.gov - Grant County participates; search by name
- Indiana VINE / SAVIN: indianasavin.in.gov - custody status and free release notifications for Grant County
- VINE National Portal: vinelink.vineapps.com - alternate access to VINE data
- IDOC Offender Locator: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov - for people moved to Indiana state prison
Start with the Indiana County Jail Public Portal. Grant County participates in that system. Enter the person's name and view the results. Booking records show the date they came in, charges, and bond. If the person does not appear, try Indiana VINE next. VINE, also known as SAVIN in Indiana, covers county jails and state facilities statewide. You can register for free alerts that come by text, phone call, or email. VINE monitors continuously and sends an update the moment custody status changes. This is much easier than checking the portal manually every day.
If the person was sentenced and moved to a state DOC facility, the county portal and VINE may show them as released from county custody. Use the IDOC Offender Locator to track their state placement. You can search by name alone without a DOC number.
Visiting and Contacting Marion Inmates
People arrested in Marion are held at the Grant County Jail on E 4th St, right in the city. The Grant County Sheriff's Office sets all visitation rules and schedules. Call ahead before going. Some visits require advance registration, and hours can change. Bringing proper photo ID is typically required for all visitors.
Phone calls from the Grant County Jail use a contracted phone service. The incarcerated person places calls, and you receive them through a provider account. Ask the jail which service they use so you can create an account in advance. Rates depend on the contract between the jail and the provider.
Mail goes to the Grant County Jail at 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952. Include the person's full legal name and booking number. All mail is inspected before delivery. Do not include cash or prohibited items. Money for the commissary is deposited through the jail's approved service. Check the Grant County Sheriff's website or call for the current deposit method and any limits.
To get automatic updates on custody status, sign up for VINE at indianasavin.in.gov. The service is free. You choose how you want alerts: text, call, or email. VINE sends an alert whenever something changes. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) covers formal records requests from county agencies. Learn more at in.gov/idoa/procurement/about-us/access-to-public-records.
Nearby Cities with Inmate Population Pages
These qualifying Indiana cities near Marion have their own inmate population pages.