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Find a Hancock County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody
If someone was arrested in Greenfield, Fortville, McCordsville, New Palestine or elsewhere in Hancock County, start with the county jail roster. Once you identify the correct person, use the booking information to check bond, the related Indiana court case, visitation, phone service, mail and commissary without paying an unofficial people-search site.
How to Search the Hancock County Jail Roster
Hancock County uses an online JailTracker search for local jail custody. Use the inmate’s legal booking name whenever possible. A nickname or shortened name can cause you to miss the correct record.
- Open the Hancock County JailTracker. Use the inmate-search button above rather than a paid background-check site.
- Enter the person’s legal name. Start with the last name and add the first name when needed to narrow similar matches.
- Review the available matches. Compare identifying and booking information shown by the system. The exact fields displayed can change.
- Open the correct inmate record. Note useful identifiers, booking information, charges, bond information or custody details when available.
- Use the next system for the next question. Check Indiana MyCase for the court proceeding, or use the jail’s instructions below for bond, visits, phone calls, mail and money.
What the Roster Can Tell You—and What It Cannot
The roster is primarily a jail-custody tool. Available fields can help you distinguish people with similar names and identify the booking connected to the current detention. However, the roster is not the official court file and should not be used to decide whether someone was convicted.
| You need to know | Best place to check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person currently in Hancock County Jail? | Hancock County JailTracker | Designed for county jail custody and booking lookup. |
| What criminal case was filed? | Indiana MyCase | Shows public, non-confidential Indiana court cases and docket activity. |
| What bond is currently set? | Jail record plus court case | The court determines bond; the jail handles the county’s listed payment methods. |
| Has the person moved to state prison? | Indiana DOC locator | County jail and state-prison custody use different systems. |
| How can I receive custody-change alerts? | Indiana SAVIN | Provides custody information and notification options across Indiana. |
No Hancock County Inmate Found?
A blank result does not automatically mean there was no arrest. Work through the likely causes before paying another website for the same information.
- Check the spelling of the legal first and last name.
- Remove nicknames, unnecessary middle names or suffixes and search again.
- Allow additional time if the arrest occurred very recently.
- The person may have been released before you searched.
- The person may have been transferred to another county or correctional facility.
- A juvenile or otherwise confidential record may not be available through a public roster.
- If the person has been sentenced to Indiana state custody, use the Indiana Department of Correction locator instead.
- If you know a criminal case was filed, search Indiana MyCase even when the person no longer appears in the jail roster.
For broader Indiana guidance, see our Indiana jail inmate search guide. Nearby or commonly searched Indiana pages include Hamilton County jail inmate search, Marion County jail inmate search and the La Porte County jail inmate search.
How Bond Works at Hancock County Jail
The court determines the bond amount. Hancock County’s jail instructions currently state that a $5 fee applies to criminal-case bonds, while the fee does not apply to a writ.
| Bond option | What to do |
|---|---|
| Jail lobby | Use the Jail ATM kiosk at Hancock County Jail. The county says the bond kiosk accepts cash or credit card. |
| Online | Use JailATM and follow the bond instructions for Hancock County Jail. |
| Inmate paying own bond | The county states an inmate may bond themselves out when bond has been set and they have sufficient cash or an available credit card. |
Check Hancock County’s current bond instructions.
What happens before release?
A person may leave county custody after bond, a court order, completion of a sentence, transfer or another lawful release decision. Do not treat an estimated or scheduled release as guaranteed. If timing matters, verify the current jail status and review the related court case.
Find Hancock County Charges, Court Dates and Case Status
After locating the inmate, use Indiana MyCase when you need the formal court case rather than only the jail booking.
- Open Indiana MyCase.
- Search by case number when you have it; otherwise search by the person’s name.
- Narrow the result to Hancock County and verify that the record belongs to the same person.
- Review available charges, hearings, orders, docket events and case status.
- If a document is unavailable online or you need an official copy, contact the Hancock County Clerk.
MyCase provides public access to non-confidential cases and many documents, but sealed, expunged and other confidential information may be restricted.
9 E Main Street, Room 213
Greenfield, IN 46140
The county currently lists court-case copies at $1 per page and an additional $3 for certification. Verify current charges before ordering.
Hancock County Jail Visitation
The county currently uses video visitation for inmates. Visits must be scheduled in advance rather than simply arriving and expecting an available session.
| Scheduling number | 866-340-7879 |
|---|---|
| Advance notice | At least 24 hours before the requested visit |
| Standard visit length | 20 minutes |
| Weekly allowance | Two 20-minute sessions; the county visitation page also says one 50-minute visit may replace the two 20-minute visits |
| Arrival | Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled visit |
When scheduling, be prepared to provide your name, address, date of birth, driver’s-license number and the names of additional visitors, including children. Adult visitors need photo identification. A child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Visits can be denied for inappropriate dress, apparent drug or alcohol impairment or an active protection order. Recording or photographing inmate visitation is prohibited. The schedule may also change because of staffing.
Verify current Hancock County visitation rules before traveling.
Send Money for Commissary
Hancock County says commissary deposits can be made online through JailATM or at the kiosk in the jail lobby. You will need the inmate’s name and date of birth for the transaction.
- Confirm the person is still housed at Hancock County Jail.
- Have the inmate’s correct booking name and date of birth ready.
- Use JailATM or the lobby kiosk.
- Review the amount and any displayed transaction fee before submitting payment.
- Keep the receipt or confirmation number until the deposit is credited.
Phone Calls From Hancock County Jail
The county identifies Combined Public Service as its inmate telephone provider and directs families to InmateSales for online account setup.
- A prepaid machine is available in the jail lobby; the current telephone-service page describes the lobby machine as cash only.
- Families may call 1-877-998-5678 and choose option 4 to purchase phone time with Visa or MasterCard.
- A prepaid direct account can be created through InmateSales so the inmate can call the funded number.
- The county also lists 1-800-849-6081 for setting up a prepaid direct account by phone.
- Inmate phones are listed as available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- New arrestees receive one free five-minute call after booking is completed.
Call rates and vendor fees can change, so review the current price shown by the provider before funding an account.
How to Send Mail to an Inmate
Personal correspondence is sent through the U.S. Postal Service. The jail does not allow letters, notes or photographs to be dropped off for an inmate.
Inmate Name, Block Letter
Hancock County Jail
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
Put your full name and return address in the upper-left corner of the envelope. The county states that mail will not be delivered without a proper return address.
Items to avoid
- Stickers, perfume, glitter or similar material on the envelope or letter
- Polaroid photographs
- Pornographic or sexually explicit photographs
- Photographs depicting violence
- Greeting cards or other cards
Books and acceptable magazines may be sent from the publisher. Personal mail is inspected for contraband. Mail received after an inmate has been released or transferred is generally returned to the sender, except when the jail knows the person is temporarily housed elsewhere and will return.
Check the current official mail rules before sending anything unusual.
Need an Arrest Report, Warrant Check or Older Record?
The inmate roster answers a custody question. It is not the same as a sheriff incident report, arrest report, court record or criminal-history report.
| Record or task | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Current Hancock County jail custody | Hancock County JailTracker |
| Criminal case, court date or warrant-related court information | Indiana MyCase |
| Sheriff report or public-record request | Hancock County Sheriff’s Administration and Records page / NextRequest |
| Indiana state-prison inmate | Indiana Department of Correction incarcerated locator |
| Custody and release notifications | Indiana SAVIN |
Hancock County Sheriff records information explains the county’s public-record request route and also directs users to MyCase for active Indiana warrant verification.
If the inmate was transferred to state prison
Do not keep searching the county roster after a sentenced person has moved into Indiana Department of Correction custody. Use the Indiana DOC incarcerated locator, which supports searches for people held by the state correctional system.
Custody-change and release alerts
Indiana SAVIN provides custody information and notification options for events such as release or transfer. It covers offenders reported across Indiana’s counties and can be useful when you need ongoing status updates rather than repeatedly checking a roster. Visit Indiana SAVIN for current registration options.
Hancock County Jail Contact Details
| Jail | Hancock County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 Malcolm Grass Way, Greenfield, IN 46140 |
| Jail phone | 317-477-1158 |
| Sheriff administration | 317-477-1147 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 317-477-4400 |
| Facility information | Corrections center opened in 2022; listed capacity 446 |
Use 911 for an emergency. For routine inmate or jail questions, use the jail number rather than emergency dispatch.
Hancock County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Hancock County, Indiana?
Use the Hancock County JailTracker inmate search and enter the person’s legal name. Review the available booking and identifying information carefully before assuming a result belongs to the person you are searching for.
2. What should I do if a recently arrested person is not listed?
Check the spelling, retry the roster after additional booking time and call Hancock County Jail at 317-477-1158 if you need current custody confirmation. A person may also have been released or transferred.
3. Where is Hancock County Jail located?
Hancock County Jail is at 398 Malcolm Grass Way, Greenfield, Indiana 46140.
4. How do I find an inmate’s Hancock County court date?
Search Indiana MyCase by the person’s name or case number, confirm the case is filed in Hancock County and review the available chronological case entries and hearing information.
5. How can I post bond for a Hancock County inmate?
After confirming the current bond, the county says the public can use the Jail ATM kiosk in the jail lobby or JailATM online. The court determines the bond amount, and the jail currently lists a $5 fee on criminal-case bonds, excluding writs.
6. How do I schedule a Hancock County Jail visit?
Call 866-340-7879 at least 24 hours in advance. Standard visits are 20 minutes, and inmates are generally allowed two 20-minute sessions per week under the county’s published rules.
7. How do I put money on an inmate’s commissary account?
Use JailATM online or the kiosk in the Hancock County Jail lobby. The county says you need the inmate’s name and date of birth for transactions.
8. What address do I use for inmate mail?
Address mail to the inmate’s name and block letter, Hancock County Jail, 398 Malcolm Grass Way, Greenfield, IN 46140. Include your full return name and address.
9. How can an inmate call family or friends?
Hancock County uses Combined Public Service and directs families to InmateSales for prepaid account setup. Families can also use the listed telephone funding numbers or the jail lobby machine.
10. Where do I search if the person has moved to an Indiana state prison?
Use the Indiana Department of Correction incarcerated locator rather than the Hancock County jail roster. A county jail search and a state-prison search cover different custody systems.
Use the Right Record for the Final Check
Start with Hancock County JailTracker when the question is whether someone is currently in local jail custody. Once you find the correct booking, use Indiana MyCase for the court proceeding and the jail’s own instructions for bond, visitation, phone calls, commissary and mail. If the person leaves county custody for an Indiana state prison, switch to the IDOC locator rather than continuing to search the county roster.
Custody status, court orders, fees, vendor procedures and visiting availability can change. Recheck the responsible government page before paying money, mailing restricted items, traveling to the jail or relying on a release date.