Search for Allen County Inmates

This page helps users complete an inmate search in Allen County, Indiana, and find the official Sheriff’s Department tools and jail contacts that support that task.

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department provides an online inmate search, jail information, custody notification options through Indiana VINE, and contact points for inmate questions.

Allen County Sheriff inmate search

Use the Allen County Sheriff’s Department inmate search to look for people listed in the county jail system. The search page lets users sort or search by basic booking information.

• First name
• Last name
• Booking date

After entering the information you have, use the results table to review matching entries and open the inmate detail option for the person you need.

• Open the search the Allen County Sheriff inmate roster page.
• Enter a first name, last name, or booking date.
• Select Search to view matching inmate entries.
• Use the Inmate Details option to review the available record details.

The Sheriff’s site requires JavaScript, so enable it in your browser if the search page does not load correctly.

Indiana VINE custody notifications

Indiana VINE is a statewide service for crime victims to check custody status information and register for telephone or email notifications when an offender’s custody status changes.

Use search Indiana VINE for an offender when you need custody status notification features. VINE also lists an important notice that some offender information is not available and that users should contact the facility or agency directly during service outages.

The Indiana VINE toll-free number is 1-866-959-VINE (8463).

Allen County Jail information

The Allen County Confinement Division is responsible for the care, custody, and control of sentenced persons and pre-trial detainees at the Allen County Confinement Facility.

For inmate-related questions that are not resolved through the online search, use the jail inmate information phone line or lockup numbers listed by the Sheriff’s Department.

Visitation, mail, and inmate account basics

Eligible inmates are allowed one free 25-minute visit per week. Additional paid internet visits are unlimited and are also 25 minutes long. Visitors must register through Getting Out or the Getting Out app, and visits are initiated by the inmate.

Mail for inmates is delivered between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Letters or messages brought directly to the jail are not delivered. Mail is checked for contraband, and acceptable mail is copied and delivered to inmates while original mail is placed in the inmate’s property.

Inmate telephones are available in general population cellblocks from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., unless the privilege is denied or the inmate is serving disciplinary time.

Jail rules and records requests

Jail rules cover mail, telephone access, commissary, health services, inmate funds, clothing for jury trial appearances, meals, and religious services. The Sheriff’s Department also lists a public records request process for records handled by the department.

For a public records request, the Records Division asks users to provide a name and contact information, a detailed description of the requested records, involved parties, date range when applicable, location of incident, case or incident number if known, and other identifying information.

Fees may apply for copying, certification, or extensive record searches. Records Division questions may be directed to (260) 449-7439 or acpdrecords@allencounty.in.gov.

Allen County inmate search contacts

Use these Sheriff’s Department contacts for inmate search, jail, visitation, and related public records questions.

• Allen County Sheriff’s Department, 715 South Calhoun Street Room 101 Courthouse, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-1805; Phone: (260) 449-7535; Non-emergency: (260) 449-3000; Emergency: 911; Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 4:30pm, closed holidays
• Allen County Jail inmate information, Mailing address: Allen County Jail, 417 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802; Phone: (260) 449-7376
• Allen County Lockup; Phone: (260) 449-8314 or (260) 449-8315
• Allen County Sheriff’s Department Records Division; Phone: (260) 449-7439; Email: acpdrecords@allencounty.in.gov