You can call the 120-bed Gibson County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 812-385-3496.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Gibson County Detention Center at 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
Phone: 812-385-3496
Physical Address:
112 E. Emerson Street
Princeton, IN 47670
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center, 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 812-385-3496 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.
Gibson County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Gibson County Detention Center maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gibson County Detention Center 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 Gibson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,400 offenders.
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New jail construction for Gibson County was started directly behind the old jail, and it will provide increased capacity, more cameras, better security, and additional spaces and functions. The new building will house the Jail, Sheriff’s Office, and the Dispatch for the county.
The 120-bed Gibson County Detention Center houses all of the offenders after their arrest from booking through to their bail hearing and their trial, as well as during a sentence if it is less than one year, for all of Gibson County, both misdemeanor and felony arrests.
Central security uses cameras and electronic controls to manage the doors and safety features of the entire building, and this provides a safe and secure environment for inmates and staff.
Locating an inmate and their bail amount can be done either by calling the jail with an inquiry at 812-385-3496 or by accessing the online look up.
Once bail has been determined it can be paid in the lobby of the jail at any time and is also able to be paid online.
For those who are unable to make bail or are serving a sentence, money may be added to their account which will allow them to make purchases at the commissary and other needs, it can be funded either at the kiosk that is located in the lobby or online.
Phone access and the ability to send and receive texts is provided through an account that can also be funded by friends and family either in the lobby or online. Visits are only done with video and this can be scheduled, accessed, and completed online. The schedule for the inmate that you want to visit will be provided upon your registration and selection of that inmate.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Gibson County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Gibson County Detention Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 812-385-3496.
If someone has been booked at Gibson County Detention Center in Princeton, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 812-385-3496.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Gibson County, Indiana, visit the Gibson County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
112 E. Emerson Street
Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-3496
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Gibson County Detention Center 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center?
Gibson County Detention Center 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Gibson County Detention Center to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Gibson County Detention Center at 812-385-3496.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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 Gibson County Detention Center at 812-385-3496 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 812-385-3496 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Gibson County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Gibson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Gibson 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 Gibson County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Gibson County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Gibson County Detention Center 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 #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
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 Gibson County Detention Center 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 Gibson County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Gibson County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
For inmates receiving mail in the Gibson County Detention Center 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 Gibson County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gibson County Detention Center
112 E. Emerson St.
Princeton IN 47670
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 Gibson County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Gibson County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gibson County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Gibson County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Gibson County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Gibson County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Gibson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gibson County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Questions:
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:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gibson County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-385-3496 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gibson County?
