Daviess County Jail
Daviess County Jail
You can call the 260-bed Daviess County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 812-254-1060.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Daviess County Jail at 812-254-1060 for help.
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Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Daviess County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 812-254-1060 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.
Daviess County Jail Inmate Search
The Daviess County Jail maintains an average of 260 offenders in custody on any given day. The Daviess County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Daviess County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Daviess County Security Center contains both the Sheriff’s Office and the Jail, and the large red brick and concrete building covers a city block with a fenced yard for recreation, ample parking, and an easily located lobby area welcoming visitors with large glass windows that are not seen on the remainder of the building.
Within the building there are 6 holding cells, 2 drunk tanks, a padded cell, a work release center with an additional 52 beds, while the general population has a capacity of 260 inmates.
To determine if someone you know is one of those inmates there are two ways to find out, one being to call the Daviess County Jail at 812-254-1060, or to check the online roster.
Both those who are arrested on felony charges, and those arrested on misdemeanor charges will be held at this location as they wait for their trial and as they serve their sentence, for all of Daviess County.
To meet the needs of these inmates there are several programs in place and services including healthy meals, clean laundry, cleaning, recreational activities and spaces, the time and supplies to write letters and to make phone calls, the ability to have visits, full medical and mental health care including an isolation space for those with illness that are contagious or who need ongoing treatment, and the opportunity to grow life and social skills.
Once the bond has been determined, it can be paid at the Daviess County Jail directly or online.
In addition, it is possible to support an inmate financially while they are incarcerated by adding money to their account through the lobby kiosk or online which will allow them to purchase snacks, clothing, games, hygiene, and pharmacy items.
Phone cards and time can also be purchased from the commissary, allowing inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime hours.
Mail is also encouraged and can be sent directly to the Daviess County Jail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
... where it will be inspected both upon arrival and before a response leaves the building, and it requires a name and full return address to be accepted.
Visits are scheduled in advance and can be scheduled and accessed with an online account, for up to 20 minutes per week in the lobby, and unlimited 20 minute visits remotely. Lobby visits are Monday-Sunday 8am-8pm and remote visits are Monday-Sunday 7am-9pm.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
- Jail (Main): 812-254-1060
- Sheriff: 812-254-1060
The booking process explained for Daviess County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Daviess County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Daviess County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 812-254-1060.
What are the bail options in Daviess County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Daviess County Jail in Washington for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 812-254-1060 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 812-254-1060.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Daviess County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Daviess County, Indiana, see the Daviess County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Daviess County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Daviess County Jail ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
812-254-1060
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 812-254-1060 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE. TO MAKE AN APPOINMENT, CALL 866-340-7879 OR VISIT www.inmatesales.com.
Monday - Sunday - Daily from 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Daviess County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Daviess County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
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Daviess County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Daviess County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Daviess County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Daviess County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Daviess County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Daviess County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Daviess County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Daviess County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Indiana, then choose Daviess County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Daviess County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Daviess County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Daviess County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Daviess County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Daviess County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Daviess County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Daviess County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Daviess County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Daviess County Jail, and what can I send them?
Daviess County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Daviess County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Daviess County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Daviess County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Daviess County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Daviess County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
Daviess County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Daviess County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Daviess County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Daviess County Jail
101 NE 4th Street
Washington, IN 47501
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Daviess County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Daviess County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Daviess County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Daviess County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Daviess County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Daviess County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Daviess County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Daviess County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Daviess County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Daviess County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Daviess County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Daviess County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Daviess County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Daviess County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Daviess County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Daviess County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Daviess County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Daviess County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Daviess County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Daviess County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Daviess County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Daviess County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Daviess County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Daviess County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Daviess County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Daviess County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-254-1060 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Daviess County Jail" is also known as Daviess County Jail, Indiana, Daviess.