Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
Elkhart County Jail Inmate Lookup
The Elkhart County Corrections Center holds adults arrested in Elkhart County.
Find it at 26861 C.R. 26, Elkhart, IN 46517, or call 574-891-2100. Search the INjail Public Access inmate search first.
A missing name can mean a transfer. Our court guide explains what comes next.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Start with the Elkhart County INjail Public Access inmate search and enter the person's name.
- Click a name for charges and bail.
- Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
- Ask the jail directly at 574-891-2100.
The state INjail Public Access site includes this county.
↑ Back to the question list2. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the county: Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division, 204 S. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601 (574-246-8000). Before a sentence, check VINELink; after, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list3. Release after an arrest in the county
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. Money bail in this county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Read our bail steps for the Elkhart County Corrections Center.
↑ Back to the question list4. What if ICE holds someone in Elkhart County?
- ICE uses Form I-247A to ask this county to hold a person.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- Under a 2025 law, staff at 26861 C.R. 26, Elkhart, IN 46517 flag some cases. Each needs probable cause.
- ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
5. What about youth arrested in this county?
Under-18s are not held at 26861 C.R. 26, Elkhart, IN 46517. Their records stay private. Parents: call 574-891-2100.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I ask for a mugshot?
IC 5-14-3 leaves booking photos to the sheriff. Call 574-891-2100 to ask. Denied in Elkhart County? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.
↑ Back to the question list7. Could a warrant be behind this Corrections Center booking?
Yes. Warrant arrests are booked into the Corrections Center like any other, and the sheriff's office can confirm the source at 574-891-2100. Warrants from other Indiana counties are common too, and the hold lasts until that county arranges transport. Clearing a warrant takes time in front of a judge, which your attorney can schedule. The public court case is readable on MyCase, the statewide court site. Copies of orders come from the clerk at 1905 Reliance Road, Goshen, IN 46526, reachable through 574-538-3000.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Indiana keeps many Level 6 felons in jails like the Elkhart County Corrections Center. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Letters: our mail guide.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
10. Which nearby jails should I check?
Nearby jails to call:
- Kosciusko County Jail (Kosciusko County, Warsaw): 574-265-2227 or 574-267-5667 (call either)
- LaGrange County Jail (LaGrange County, LaGrange): 260-463-7491
- Marshall County Jail (Marshall County, Plymouth): 574-936-3170 or 574-936-3187 (call either)
- Noble County Jail (Noble County, Albion): 260-636-6404 or 260-636-2182 (call either)
- St. Joseph County Jail (St. Joseph County, South Bend): 574-245-6500 or 574-245-6501 (call either)
Out of state, borders Cass County, MI, St. Joseph County, MI.
↑ Back to the question list11. How many people live in Elkhart County?
About 208,774 people live in this county (Census Vintage 2025 estimate). Goshen is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Local police lines:
- Elkhart Police: 574-295-7070
- Goshen Police: 574-533-4151
- For Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Middlebury, Wakarusa, Bristol, call the jail at 574-891-2100 to learn who made the arrest.
- The dispatch non-emergency line is 574-533-4151
- the sheriff's office: 574-891-2100
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Inmate Services Information
Phone: 574-891-2249
Physical Address:
Elkhart County Correctional Complex, Building C
26861 Co Ro 26
Elkhart, IN 46517
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Center
Elkhart County Correctional Complex, Building C
26861 County Road 26
Elkhart, IN 46517
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Center
Elkhart County Correctional Complex, Building C
26861 County Road 26
Elkhart, IN 46517
Every year Elkhart County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 20,640 offenders, and maintain an average of 1,032 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 Elkhart County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Elkhart 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.
Elkhart County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/11/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 42.23% |
| Black | 83 | 12.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 251 | 36.80% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 14 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.79% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 13 | 1.91% |
| Other | 14 | 2.05% |
| Total | 682 | 100.0% |
Elkhart County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/11/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 181 | 26.54% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 145 | 21.26% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 43 | 6.30% |
| State Jail Felony | 41 | 6.01% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 110 | 16.13% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 162 | 23.75% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Elkhart County Inmate Sex - 11/11/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 613 | 89.88% |
| Female | 69 | 10.12% |
| Total | 682 | 100.0% |
Elkhart County Inmate Age - 11/11/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 1.17% |
| 18-20 | 34 | 4.99% |
| 21-24 | 63 | 9.24% |
| 25-30 | 129 | 18.91% |
| 31-35 | 117 | 17.16% |
| 36-40 | 113 | 16.57% |
| 41-45 | 75 | 11.00% |
| 46-50 | 49 | 7.18% |
| 51-55 | 37 | 5.43% |
| 56-60 | 29 | 4.25% |
| 61-65 | 15 | 2.20% |
| 66-75 | 10 | 1.47% |
| 76-85 | 3 | 0.44% |
| Total | 682 | 100.0% |
- Juvenile Detention: 574-891-2249
- Adult Probation: 574-523 -2203
- Public Defender: 574-535-6734
The Elkhart County Juvenile Detention serves the following cities and towns of Elkhart County: Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Millersburg, Nappanee and Wakarusa.