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Searching for an Inmate in Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Jail holds adults arrested in Hamilton County. It sits at 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060. The phone is 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either). Search the online inmate search first. Names drop off after release. See also our court guide.

1. How do I find someone in the Hamilton County Jail?

1. Go to the online inmate search and type the last name.
2. Each record lists charges and bail.
3. Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
4. Still nothing? Call the jail at 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either).

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2. Does this jail honor ICE holds?

1. ICE may send the jail a Form I-247A detainer.
2. Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
3. Under a 2025 law, staff at 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060 flag some cases. Each needs probable cause.
4. Per ICE's 287(g) page as of October 21, 2026, this county has a jail enforcement model agreement signed March 3, 2025.
5. After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.

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3. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?

Many Level 6 sentences are served in the Hamilton County Jail. Use the IDOC offender search to find a prisoner.

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4. Where are federal prisoners held?

U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for this county: Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317-229-3700). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

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5. How do I reach an inmate?

• Calls: see the phone page.
• Deposits: our money guide.
• Commissary: commissary guide.
• Visiting: our visit guide.
• Mail: inmate mail rules.
• Messages and texts: inmate email.

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6. What about youth arrested in Hamilton County?

Under-18s are not held at 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060. Youth files are sealed. Call 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either) about a child.

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7. Where else could they be held?

Arrests near the line may land here:

• Boone County Jail (Boone County, Lebanon): 765-482-1412
• Clinton County Jail (Clinton County, Frankfort): 765-659-6333 or 765-659-6393 (call either)
• Hancock County Jail (Hancock County, Greenfield): 317-477-1158 or 317-477-1147 (call either)
• Madison County Detention Center (Madison County, Anderson): 765-646-9285 or 765-646-9290 (call either)
• Marion County Adult Detention Center (Marion County, Indianapolis): 317-327-1700 or 317-327-1574 (call either)
• Tipton County Jail (Tipton County, Tipton): 765-675-7004 or 765-675-2111 (call either)

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8. Are mugshots public?

By IC 5-14-3, the Hamilton County Sheriff may release a photo. A denial needs a reason. Call 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either) to ask. Denied here? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.

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9. How can I learn whether an inmate is being held on a warrant?

Out-of-county warrants are common in a large suburban jail, and those holds last until the other county picks the person up. Because the sheriff's office runs the jail and handles local warrants, staff at 317-773-1872 can confirm the reason for a hold. Type the name into MyCase, Indiana's statewide public case portal, to see the warrant. A lawyer can ask the issuing judge for a hearing. Local records sit with the clerk, One Hamilton Square, # 106, Noblesville, IN 46060, at 317-776-9629.

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10. Can I post bail for someone in Hamilton County?

Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. A judge can order cash, 10 percent or a surety bond. See our bail page for each step.

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11. What is the population of the county?

Hamilton County has about 387,036 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). The county seat is Noblesville.

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12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?

Police numbers:

• Carmel Police: 317-571-2580
• Fishers and Westfield (dispatch): 317-773-1282
• Noblesville Police: 317-776-6340
• Arrests in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Sheridan, Cicero: ask the jail at 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either) which agency made it.
• The sheriff's office: 317-776-9800 or 317-773-1872 (call either)

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Hamilton County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 317-776-9800

Physical Address:
18102 Cumberland Rd.
Noblesville, IN 46060

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & PID number or subject number
c/o Hamilton County Jail
18102 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & PID number or subject number
c/o Hamilton County Jail
18102 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060

Every year Hamilton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 12,360 offenders, and maintain an average of 618 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 Hamilton County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.

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