Find Plainfield Inmate Population Records

Plainfield does not have its own jail, so anyone arrested here becomes part of the Hendricks County inmate population. The Plainfield Police Department makes arrests, then the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office takes over custody at the county jail in Danville. Searching the Plainfield inmate population requires going through Hendricks County records. This page covers where to search online, what contact information you need, and how to reach someone who has been booked in Hendricks County.

Plainfield Police Department

The Plainfield Police Department handles all law enforcement within town limits. Officers respond to calls, make arrests, and process initial paperwork. After booking, anyone taken into custody is transported to the Hendricks County Jail. The police department does not run a long-term holding facility.

If you want to confirm whether an arrest happened in Plainfield, you can call the non-emergency line and ask. For full custody information, booking details, and current status, you will need to contact the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office or check the county jail's online records. The police department handles the arrest side, while the sheriff's office manages detention from that point forward.

Hendricks County Jail and Plainfield Inmate Population

The Hendricks County Jail in Danville holds the Plainfield inmate population after arrest and booking. Sheriff Jack Sadler oversees the jail and all county corrections operations. Danville is the county seat of Hendricks County and sits about 10 miles west of Plainfield, so transport between the two is straightforward.

Hendricks County participates in the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which means you can search current jail records online without calling. Records show name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and bond. These are public records under Indiana law. The jail holds pretrial detainees, people serving sentences of less than a year, and those waiting on transfer to state prison for longer sentences. If you are not sure which category applies to the person you are searching for, check both the county jail portal and the IDOC Offender Locator.

Bond information is included in the online records when it has been set by the court. Bond can be paid directly to the jail or through a licensed bondsman. The court also sets conditions in some cases, such as electronic monitoring or no-contact orders. Call the Hendricks County Jail for current bond details if the online record does not show a figure yet, as newly booked individuals may not have a bond set until their first court appearance.

Search Plainfield Inmate Population Records

These free tools let you search the Plainfield inmate population without a phone call:

• Indiana County Jail Public Portal: public.indianajail.gov - Hendricks County participates; search by name
• Indiana VINE: indianasavin.in.gov - custody status and free release notifications
• VINE National Portal: vinelink.vineapps.com - alternate access to VINE data
• IDOC Offender Locator: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov - for people moved to state prison

Start with the Indiana County Jail Public Portal. Hendricks County is a participating county. Enter the first and last name of the person you are looking for. The system returns a list of matches with booking date, charges, and bond amount. If the person is not in the county portal, try Indiana VINE next. VINE covers county jails and state facilities, and you can register to get a notification when the person is released or transferred. That service is free and available around the clock.

If someone was sentenced and moved to a state prison, they will not appear in the county jail portal. The IDOC Offender Locator handles state DOC placements. Use both tools if you are unsure where the person is being held.

Visiting and Contacting Plainfield Inmates

Anyone arrested in Plainfield is held at the Hendricks County Jail in Danville. Visits happen there, not in Plainfield. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office sets all visitation rules. Call ahead or check their website before going, since schedules change and visitor registration may be required.

Phone service at the jail is handled by a contracted provider. You may need to create an account to receive calls or load funds. The incarcerated person typically places the call. Ask the jail which service they use so you can set up the right account type. Rates depend on the contract in place.

Mail goes to the Hendricks County Jail at 189 E Campus Blvd, Danville, IN 46122. Include the person's full legal name and booking number. All mail is inspected before delivery. Money deposits are made through the jail's commissary service. Check the sheriff's website for the current method and any limits on deposit amounts.

For automatic custody updates, use VINE at indianasavin.in.gov. It is free. You register once and choose how you want to be notified: phone call, text message, or email. VINE checks custody data around the clock and sends an alert when there is a change. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), you can also submit a formal records request to the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office if you need documents beyond what is available online. More information on APRA is at in.gov/idoa/procurement/about-us/access-to-public-records.

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