This page helps users handle an inmate search in Madison County, Indiana, by outlining the official jail inquiry tool and related Madison County Sheriff's Department resources.
Use the Madison County Jail Inmate Inquiry to search current custody information, then contact the jail or records staff if you need help with details that are unclear.
Madison County Jail Inmate Inquiry
The main online option for a Madison County inmate search is the Madison County Jail Inmate Inquiry. The search page supports several lookup fields, so you can search broadly by name or narrow the results with identifying information.
- Name
- Subject number
- Booking number
- In-custody status
- Booking from date and booking to date
- Housing facility
Search results may show booking and custody details that help confirm the right person.
- Open the inmate inquiry page.
- Enter a name, subject number, booking number, date range, or custody filter.
- Review the matching results for the person’s name, subject number, custody status, and listed booking details.
- Use the jail or records contact if the record is missing, unclear, or needs staff assistance.
What inmate search results may show
The inmate inquiry table can display photo availability, name, subject number, in-custody status, scheduled release date, race, gender, date of birth, height, weight, and whether there are multiple bookings.
Check identifying details carefully. Similar names can appear in jail search results, so compare the subject number, date of birth, and booking information before relying on a match.
Madison County Jail services
The Madison County Sheriff's Department provides jail information for people looking for an incarcerated person, visiting an inmate, sending funds, or maintaining communication.
For general jail information and public resources, review the Madison County Jail page. It identifies the jail as the facility responsible for adult offenders and links to inmate inquiry, visitation, communication, commissary, and related services.
Inmate visitation
Madison County Jail visitation is offered on-site through visitation terminals and remotely online. Visitation accounts can be created on-site or online through the listed visitation service.
On-site visits must be scheduled 2 hours in advance. The on-site schedule is daily from 9:00AM to 11:00AM and 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
Remote visits are available daily from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, 1:00PM to 4:00PM, and 7:00PM to 11:00PM.
For rules, schedules, and visit setup details, use the inmate visitation information.
| Visit type | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Remote attorney | 20 mins | $0.20 per minute |
| Onsite attorney | 20 mins | Free |
| Remote friends and family | 20 mins | $0.20 per minute |
| Onsite friends and family | 20 mins | Free |
Inmate communication
Inmate telephones are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except during lockdown times. Phone use is a privilege and may be limited because of inmate discipline.
The jail also lists calling accounts, jail voicemail, inmate tablets, and Chirper messaging as communication options. Chirp messages are listed at $0.10 per message, plus applicable taxes.
Review the inmate communication page before setting up phone, voicemail, tablet, or messaging services.
Commissary deposits
The Madison County Jail provides online and in-person commissary deposit options. Online deposits are handled through Access Corrections after account setup.
In-person deposits may be made through the kiosk in the Madison County Jail lobby at 720 Central Ave, Anderson, IN 46016.
For deposit options and account setup information, see the inmate commissary page.
Madison County inmate search contacts
Use these Madison County Sheriff's Department contacts for jail, records, and non-emergency questions related to inmate lookup or jail information.
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Madison County, Indiana Sheriff's Department, 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016
Dispatch: (765) 642-0221
Jail: (765) 646-9285
Records: (765) 646-9290 -
Civil Office, 16 E. 9th Street, Suite 305, Anderson, IN 46016
Civil Office: (765) 641-9620 -
Emergency
911
Common questions
Where can I search for an inmate in Madison County, Indiana?
Use the Madison County Jail Inmate Inquiry to search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking date range, or housing facility.
Who should I call about Madison County Jail inmate information?
For jail questions, call the Madison County Jail at (765) 646-9285. For records questions, call (765) 646-9290.
Can I schedule a visit with a Madison County Jail inmate?
Yes. On-site and remote video visitation are offered. Visits must be scheduled 2 hours in advance, and visitors must follow the jail’s visitation rules.
How can I add money for an inmate?
Commissary deposits can be made online through Access Corrections or in person at the kiosk in the Madison County Jail lobby at 720 Central Ave, Anderson, IN 46016.
When are inmate phones available?
Inmate telephones are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except during lockdown times. Phone access may be limited because of inmate discipline.