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Find Someone in the Marion County Jail
If you are trying to find someone arrested in Indianapolis or elsewhere in Marion County, Indiana, start with the official Marion County inmate lookup. It is the most direct way to check whether a person is currently listed in local jail custody.
Location note: This guide is for Marion County, Indiana, including Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
How to search the Marion County jail roster
- Open the official Indy.gov jail-search page.
- Follow the link to the Marion County inmate information system.
- Enter the inmate’s identifying information as accurately as possible.
- Review matching results carefully before assuming you have the correct person.
- Save the booking number or inmate identifier if one is available. It can help with court research, mail and jail contact.
What the inmate search can help you find
The jail lookup is mainly a custody and booking search. Depending on the current record, it may help you confirm whether a person is housed in Marion County and identify available booking or custody details.
A jail record is not the same as a complete criminal court record. Charges, hearing dates and final case outcomes should be checked through the Indiana court system.
| What you need | Best source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Current Marion County custody | Marion County inmate lookup | Designed for local jail and booking searches |
| Another Indiana county jail | INjail Public Access | Searches participating Indiana jail systems |
| Court date or filed case | Indiana MyCase | Court records are separate from jail records |
| Indiana state prison | Indiana Department of Correction | State prisoners are outside the county jail roster |
| Federal prison | Federal Bureau of Prisons | Federal custody uses a separate inmate locator |
No inmate found?
A missing search result does not always mean the person was never arrested or is not in custody.
- Check the spelling of the person’s first and last name.
- Try the legal name used during booking instead of a nickname.
- Allow additional time if the arrest happened recently.
- Check whether the person may already have been released or transferred.
- Search Indiana Jail Public Access for participating Indiana county jails.
- Use the Indiana Department of Correction offender resources if the person may be in state prison.
- Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal custody.
Marion County Adult Detention Center details
| Agency | Marion County Sheriff’s Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203 |
| Phone | 317-327-1700 |
| Contact.MCSO@indy.gov | |
| Administrative hours | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday |
| Official jail search | Find a Person in Jail |
The Adult Detention Center is part of the Indianapolis and Marion County criminal justice system. Jail custody information and court-case information should be checked separately because the systems serve different purposes.
Check court dates and criminal case status
If you need court information rather than only jail custody, use Indiana MyCase.
- Open Indiana MyCase.
- Search by the person’s name or case number.
- Confirm the case is filed in Marion County.
- Review available docket entries, hearings and case status.
- Use the court record when you need the formal status of a criminal case.
Visit someone in the Marion County jail
Visitation procedures can change, so confirm current rules before making travel arrangements or paying for a video-visit service.
Start by confirming that the inmate is still housed in Marion County custody. Then use the current Marion County Sheriff’s Office or Indy.gov visitation instructions before scheduling the visit.
Send money to an inmate
Always verify the inmate’s current booking information before sending money. Use only deposit options currently approved by Marion County.
- Confirm the person is still in Marion County custody.
- Write down the correct inmate name and booking number.
- Open the official Marion County inmate money page.
- Use an approved deposit method listed by the county.
- Verify the inmate information before submitting payment.
- Keep the transaction confirmation.
Vendor names, fees and deposit methods may change, so check the current government instructions immediately before making a payment.
Send mail to a Marion County inmate
Marion County currently uses an off-site mail-scanning address for ordinary personal mail and photos. Approved mail is scanned so the inmate can review it electronically.
[Inmate Name, Inmate Booking #]
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The sender’s full name and physical return address should be clearly written on the envelope. Marion County states that books and physical publications are not accepted through this personal-mail process.
Legal and privileged mail uses a different address. Current county instructions direct privileged mail to 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Check the official Marion County inmate-mail rules before sending anything.
Need a jail or sheriff public record?
If the information you need is not available through the inmate search or court system, Indianapolis and Marion County provide a public-record request process.
- First search existing government pages and databases.
- Identify the exact record you need.
- Include enough detail to help the agency locate the record.
- Submit the request online or in writing when possible.
- Ask about copying fees before requesting large document sets.
View the official Indianapolis and Marion County public-record request instructions.
Jail record versus conviction record
A Marion County jail entry does not prove that a person was convicted of a crime. Jail and booking information can relate to an arrest, detention or pending case.
For the current legal outcome, review the relevant Indiana court record. Do not use a jail roster as a substitute for a formal background-check process where federal or state law requires something different.
Marion County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Marion County, Indiana?
Start with the official Indy.gov “Find a Person in Jail” page. It links to Marion County’s inmate information system.
2. Is the Marion County inmate search free?
The official government inmate lookup is a public search service. You do not need to pay a private website just to start checking local jail custody.
3. Why is a newly arrested person not showing up?
The person may still be going through transport, intake, identification or booking. Search again later or contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office if you need to confirm custody.
4. Where is the Marion County Adult Detention Center?
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office lists its address as 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203.
5. What is the Marion County Sheriff’s Office phone number?
The main contact number is 317-327-1700.
6. How do I find an inmate’s Marion County court date?
Use Indiana MyCase to check court cases and docket information. Jail custody records and court records are separate systems.
7. What if the person is no longer in the Marion County Jail?
Check Indiana Jail Public Access for participating county jails. For state custody use Indiana Department of Correction resources, and for federal custody use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
8. How do I send mail to a Marion County inmate?
Current personal mail is addressed to Marion County, IN – ADC, followed by the inmate’s name and booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail follows separate instructions.
9. Can I request additional Marion County jail records?
Yes. Indianapolis and Marion County provide a public-record request process for records that are not already available online, subject to applicable public-record laws and exemptions.
10. Does appearing in the Marion County jail roster mean someone was convicted?
No. A jail or booking entry does not by itself prove guilt or a conviction. Check the official court case for the person’s current legal status.