This page helps with a jail roster search in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and points you to official resources for checking a current inmate listing and related jail services.
The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is the main local contact for jail information, inmate visitation, mail, funds, and approved drop-off items.
Current inmate listing
Use the Tippecanoe County current inmate listing to begin a jail roster search. The listing may require a security code before it displays results.
- Open the search the Tippecanoe County current inmate listing.
- Enter the 4 characters shown in the image when prompted.
- Select Validate to continue to the jail roster page.
- If the listing does not load, use the reload option or contact the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office for help.
Check the spelling of the person’s name before assuming no record is available.
Corrections Division services
The county Corrections page groups jail-related services in one place, including the current inmate listing, inmate visitation hours and policies, bond payment information, and inmate account deposits.
For broader jail service information, visit the Tippecanoe County Corrections page.
Inmate visitation rules and hours
Tippecanoe County uses video visitation. Visitors register in the Sheriff's Office lobby at the provided kiosks or through inmatesales.com. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
No more than eight onsite or online visits are allowed during a Sunday-through-Saturday week. Visitation is not allowed between people who have an active protective order in place.
| Visit type | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Onsite video visits | Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Onsite video visits | Wednesday & Thursday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Onsite video visits | Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Online visits | Sunday & Saturday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Online visit days and times may vary by housing unit. Online visits are listed at 20 cents per connected minute, and all listed times are Eastern Standard Time.
Inmate mail
As of April 10, 2023, inmate mail must be sent to the approved addresses. Mail received at other addresses will be rejected.
- Use the inmate name and inmate ID on incoming mail.
- Include a return address on the envelope.
- Keep mail no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches and no thicker than light card stock.
- Send standard non-legal friends and family mail to Tippecanoe County Jail, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076.
- Send legal mail and money orders to Tippecanoe County Jail, Attn: Commissary Officer, 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904.
Pictures are the only enclosures allowed in inmate mail. Each inmate may receive up to 10 photographs per package, and the photographs must be printed on photo paper.
Inmate funds and property
Funds may be deposited for commissary items or phone time through the Stellar Teller in the jail lobby, through make an inmate deposit through JailATM, or by money order.
| Deposit method | Payment details | Fee or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar Teller in the jail lobby | Cash, debit card, or credit card | $3 per transaction, plus about 10 percent when using a debit or credit card |
| JailATM.com | Debit card or credit card | 10 percent of the deposit amount |
| Money order | Mailed to the Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Commissary Officer | Money orders must be $50 or less and made out to the inmate's name |
Personal checks and payroll checks are not accepted. Jail staff cannot discuss an inmate's account with anyone other than the inmate.
Drop-off items for inmates
Allowed items may be dropped off in the jail lobby during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays or other lobby closures. All dropped-off items must be signed into the drop-off log.
- Prescription eyeglasses must be in good repair, and only soft cases are accepted.
- Two new pairs of contact lenses may be dropped off at one time.
- Necessary medical items must be approved by medical staff or the jail commander before being brought to the lobby.
- Plain religious necklaces and plain wedding bands may be accepted when they meet jail rules.
- Court clothes are accepted for jury trial or sentencing only.
Items must go through an approval process before they are distributed to the inmate.
Tippecanoe County jail contacts
Use these contacts for jail roster questions, Corrections Division help, and jail service follow-up.
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Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office, 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: (765) 423-9388
Fax: (765) 423-4155
Emergency phone: 911 -
Corrections Division, 2640 Duncan Rd, Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: (765) 423-9321 -
Captain Donald Miller, Corrections Division Commander
Phone: (765) 423-9388
Common questions
Where can I search the Tippecanoe County jail roster?
Start with the Tippecanoe County current inmate listing. It may ask you to enter a 4-character image code before validating access to the roster.
Who handles Tippecanoe County jail questions?
The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division handles jail-related information and services. The Sheriff's Office is located at 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904.
How many inmate visits are allowed each week?
No more than eight onsite or online visits are allowed in a Sunday-through-Saturday week.
How far ahead must a visit be scheduled?
All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visitors may register in the Sheriff's Office lobby at the kiosks or through inmatesales.com.
Can I mail money orders to an inmate?
Yes. Money orders must be $50 or less, made out to the inmate's name, and mailed to Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office ATTN: Commissary Officer.
Can jail staff discuss an inmate account with family or friends?
No. Jail staff cannot discuss an inmate's account with anyone other than the inmate.