This page helps users handle an inmate search in St. Joseph County, Indiana by pointing them to the official jail lookup, jail contacts, and related visitation resources.
The St. Joseph County Police Department and St. Joseph County Jail handle jail information for people arrested in the county and brought to the facility at 401 W. Sample St. in South Bend.
St. Joseph County inmate lookup
Use the official St. Joseph County jail lookup to check current inmate information online. The lookup may ask you to enter the four characters shown in an image before validating access.
Search the St. Joseph County inmate lookup
If the online lookup does not load or the result is unclear, contact the Jail Booking Desk or the jail for help with the next step. Keep the person’s name and any known booking details ready when you call.
St. Joseph County Jail information
The St. Joseph County Jail is located at 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601. People arrested in St. Joseph County by the county’s police departments are brought to the jail, where they may bond out or await charges and prosecution.
Some inmates may serve time at the St. Joseph County Jail instead of the Indiana Department of Corrections, depending on the judge’s decision and available beds.
For general jail questions, the jail lists a main phone line and the St. Joseph County Police Department also lists a separate Jail Booking Desk number.
Visitation scheduling
St. Joseph County uses ViaPath for inmate visitation scheduling. Visitors can sign in to schedule and manage visits, choose an available date, time, and location, and receive confirmation through the visitation system.
Visitors creating an account may need staff approval before scheduling. The visitation system states that visits need to be scheduled 48 hours in advance, but no more than 72 hours out.
Schedule a St. Joseph County inmate visit
Desktop or laptop visitors may be prompted to use GTL VisBridge. Mobile visitors are directed to continue using the GTL VisMobile app.
Inmate communication services
InmateSales is listed as a service for managing accounts, transactions, and communication. Users can create an account or log in to manage services connected to an inmate.
InmateSales lists customer service hours Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 11 PM ET, Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM ET, and Sunday closed.
St. Joseph County jail contacts
Use these public contacts for jail, booking, and police department questions related to inmate information.
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St. Joseph County Jail, 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 245-6500 -
Jail Division
Phone: (574) 245-6501 -
Jail Booking Desk
Phone: (574) 245-6518 -
St. Joseph County Police Department non-emergency line
Phone: (574) 235-9611
Email: info@sjcpd.org -
St. Joseph County Police Department lobby, 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601
Lobby hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
Common questions
Where do I search for a St. Joseph County inmate online?
Use the official St. Joseph County inmate lookup. Follow any validation prompt shown by the site before viewing results.
Who runs the St. Joseph County Jail?
The St. Joseph County Police Department operates the jail. The jail is located at 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601.
What should I do if the inmate lookup does not work?
Call the Jail Booking Desk at (574) 245-6518 or the main jail number at (574) 245-6500 for help with inmate information.
How do I schedule a jail visit?
Use the ViaPath visitation system to sign in, create an account if needed, and schedule an available visit. The system states that visits need to be scheduled 48 hours in advance, but no more than 72 hours out.