Crawford County Jail Inmate Search
Find an Inmate in Crawford County
The Crawford County Jail holds adults arrested in Crawford County.
Find it at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118, or call 812-338-2802. Search the online inmate search first. New bookings can take hours to post.
Every search step follows. See also our court guide.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Start with the online inmate search and search by full name.
- Click a name for charges and bail.
- Try VINELink too. It also comes as the VINELink app for iPhone and the VINELink app for Android.
- Ask the Crawford County Jail directly at 812-338-2802.
2. Calls, mail, visits and money for the county inmates
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visits, including video: visitation rules.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
3. Visits, mail and money at this jail
- In-person visits are Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m., 30 minutes, once a week. Call 812-338-4880 before noon that Wednesday; slots go first come, first served, and your name must be on the visit list.
- Up to 3 visitors age 15 or older may come, each with ID. Children of any age may come on the first Wednesday of the month with an adult.
- Video visits can be booked online. Text messages cost 10 cents each way.
- Mail goes to the inmate's name at P.O. Box 220, English, IN 47118. No colored ink. Plain cards only, with no glitter or layers. Soft-cover books must be bought and shipped by an online seller.
- Store money: a mailed money order or cashier's check, an online deposit, or the kiosk at the front door of 715 Judicial Plaza.
Before you call on a Wednesday, read our visiting guide; for letters and deposits, see our mail guide and money guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. What other jails could hold them?
Not on the list? Try these:
- Dubois County Jail (Dubois County, Jasper): 812-482-3522
- Harrison County Jail (Harrison County, Corydon): 812-738-2195
- Orange County Jail (Orange County, Paoli): 812-723-2417
- Perry County Jail (Perry County, Tell City): 812-547-2441
- Washington County Detention Center (Washington County, Salem): 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either)
The county also touches Meade County, KY.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are often served at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list6. Does this jail honor ICE holds?
- An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the Crawford County Jail to hold someone.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- Since 2025, the jail at 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English, IN 47118 must alert the sheriff in some cases. Probable cause comes first.
- ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
7. Can I get a booking photo?
By IC 5-14-3, the Crawford County Sheriff may release a photo. Ask the jail at 812-338-2802. A denial can go to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question list8. Is a warrant holding someone in the Crawford County Jail?
Sometimes the jail roster gives only a charge, and the warrant behind it takes a phone call to uncover. Deputies served it, and the sheriff's office can explain the hold; call 812-338-2802. A hired attorney can put the warrant on the judge's calendar and ask for a recall. Copies of orders are with the clerk at P.O. Box 375, 715 Judicial Plaza Drive, English, IN 47118, reachable at 812-338-2565. You can also read the public court case on MyCase, which serves courts statewide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can I search for a juvenile?
Minors are not listed. Parents: call 812-338-2802.
↑ Back to the question list10. Release after an arrest in Crawford County
Under Criminal Rule 2.6, release in the county usually comes without money bail. Bail in the county may be cash, a 10 percent deposit or a surety bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list11. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for this county: Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division, 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150 (812-542-4510). Before a sentence, check VINELink; after, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list12. How many people live here?
About 10,509 people live in Crawford County (Census Vintage 2025 estimate). Its seat is English.
↑ Back to the question list13. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- Arrests in Marengo, English, Milltown, Leavenworth, Alton: ask the jail at 812-338-2802 which agency made it.
- Crawford County Sheriff's Office: 812-338-2802
Crawford County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 812-338-2802
Physical Address:
715 Judicial Plaza Dr
English, IN 47118
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crawford County Jail
P.O. Box 220
English, IN 47118
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crawford County Jail
P.O. Box 220
English, IN 47118
Every year Crawford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 1,620 offenders, and maintain an average of 81 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Crawford County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Indiana, click below.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Crawford County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/6/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 86.21% |
| Black | 2 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 3.45% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.72% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 1.72% |
| Other | 1 | 1.72% |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% |
Crawford County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/6/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 15 | 25.86% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 13 | 22.41% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 2 | 3.45% |
| State Jail Felony | 5 | 8.62% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 13 | 22.41% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 10 | 17.24% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Crawford County Inmate Sex - 11/6/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 50 | 86.21% |
| Female | 8 | 13.79% |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% |
Crawford County Inmate Age - 11/6/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 3.45% |
| 18-20 | 3 | 5.17% |
| 21-24 | 6 | 10.34% |
| 25-30 | 11 | 18.97% |
| 31-35 | 11 | 18.97% |
| 36-40 | 9 | 15.52% |
| 41-45 | 6 | 10.34% |
| 46-50 | 3 | 5.17% |
| 51-55 | 2 | 3.45% |
| 56-60 | 2 | 3.45% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 1.72% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.72% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.72% |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 812-338-2802
- Sheriff: 812-338-2802
The Crawford County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Crawford County: English and Leavenworth.