This page helps with an inmate search in Marion County, Indiana by showing where to search, what details may help, and how to follow up through official local resources.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Adult Detention Center are the key channels for finding a person in jail and handling related jail services.
Inmate Lookup Tool
Use the Inmate Lookup Tool to search the Marion County inmate database. The tool allows a name search or a search by a selected identifier and value.
- First name and last name
- Date of birth, when available
- Selected identifier and value
- Option to include released inmates
For the official service overview, the Find a Person in Jail page explains that users may search by full name and date of birth, booking number, permanent number, state or county ID, or FBI or ICE number.
- Choose whether to search by name or by unique identifier.
- Enter the details you have for the person.
- Select whether to include released inmates if that option fits your search.
- Review the returned results carefully for matching identifying details.
Tip: If a name search is too broad, try an available number or ID when you have one.
Request information from the Sheriff’s Office
For records questions or information that cannot be resolved through the lookup tool, use the Marion County Sheriff’s Office public records request path. The official Request Information from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office page is the public-facing request option.
Use this route when you need staff assistance with a Sheriff’s Office record or when an online search result is not enough for your purpose.
Adult Detention Center services
After locating a person in jail, the Sheriff’s Office provides separate service pages for common next steps. These include visitation, mail, money deposits, property pickup, and inmate rules.
- Visit with a Person in Jail explains remote video visitation and professional visitation rules.
- Send Mail to a Person in Jail explains the required inmate mail format and mailing address.
- Send Money to a Person in Jail explains commissary and telephone account deposit options.
- Pick Up Property from Jail explains property pickup timing and identification requirements.
Mail, visitation, and money basics
Personal mail and photos for people in the Adult Detention Center must use the listed mail-processing address. Legal mail is handled differently and is sent to 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Remote visitation uses the GettingOut system. Video visits are monitored and recorded except for privileged visits. Visitors must follow scheduling, identification, conduct, and dress-code rules.
Money may be added to commissary or telephone accounts online, by mobile app, by telephone, at kiosks, through participating walk-in retailers, or by approved mailed money order. Do not send cash, personal checks, payroll checks, or credit card numbers by mail.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office contact
Use these contacts for inmate search follow-up, jail services, and Sheriff’s Office information requests.
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Phone: (317) 327-1700
- Fax: (317) 327-1315
- Email: [email protected]
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (M-F)
- Property pickup information: (317) 327-2188
- Weapons property pickup through IMPD: (317) 327-3455
Common questions
Where can I search for a person in jail in Marion County?
Use the official inmate database search. You can search by name or by a selected identifier and value.
Can I include released inmates in the search?
Yes. The lookup tool includes an option to include released inmates when running either a name search or an identifier-based search.
What information can help narrow an inmate search?
A full name and date of birth can help. The official jail search also supports booking number, permanent number, state or county ID, FBI number, or ICE number when available.
Who handles Marion County jail records and inmate services?
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office manages the Adult Detention Center and related jail services. For follow-up, call (317) 327-1700 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Where should personal mail for an inmate be sent?
Personal mail and photos are sent to Marion County, IN - ADC, with the inmate name and booking number, at P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail is sent to 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203.