Hancock County Jail
Hancock County Jail
Staff at the 446-bed Hancock County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day for inmate information at 317-477-1158.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, the person is brought here for booking and processing. What happens next depends on the charges: they may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the end of their trial.
Check the inmate search tool to see the current list of people in custody.
Inmates who receive a sentence of less than one year stay at this jail to serve it. Those who receive longer sentences are moved to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the jail roster, getting directions, and using services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Hang on to the inmate’s booking or jail ID number; it’s often required to send mail or messages. If you can’t find it online, call Hancock County Jail at 317-477-1158.
Inmate Services
Phone
317-477-1158Mailing address (personal mail)
Hancock County Jail
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Hancock County Jail
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hancock 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 317-477-1158 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.
Hancock County Jail Inmate Search
The Hancock County Jail maintains an average of 446 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hancock 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 Hancock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,920 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAnyone who is arrested in Hancock County will find themselves at the 446-bed Hancock County Jail where they will be held until they have had their trial and sentencing, and until they have finished serving their sentence.
Staff provide for the care and control through meals, laundry, safety, medical and dental care through the use of local practitioners, and mental health services.
To determine if someone you know is in the facility there is an inmate lookup, as well as a main number for the facility at 317-477-1158 which will allow you to determine their location, bail, visitation, and other details.
Hancock County Jail opened in 2022, and has a top capacity of 446 inmates, including those in booking, medical, isolation, and general population of both male and female offenders.
A daily schedule is maintained that includes three healthy meals, treatment for substance abuse, counseling and support groups, medical care, recreation time, time for hygiene and self care, and access to mail, phones, and visits to remain in contact with their family and support system outside of the jail.
Currently all visits are conducted via video visitation and each visit is 20 minutes in length. Each inmate may have two visits each week, and there is a visitation space onsite with access to devices or remotely.
Time is available to read letters and to respond to them with all mail going to the facility at:
Inmate Name, Block letter
Hancock County Jail
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
... and must meet restrictions of the jail. All mail is through the post office only, must have a full return address including name, have correct postage, may not have stickers, glitter, or other items and must not have polaroid pictures, though regular photographs are fine, and there are no cards permitted.
Phones are found in common areas and are available to inmates during the daytime hours from 8am until 11pm, and calls are charged at 21 cents per minute.
- Jail (Main): 317-477-1158
- Sheriff: 317-477-1157
The booking process explained for Hancock County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Hancock 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 Hancock 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 317-477-1158.
What are the bail options in Hancock County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Hancock County Jail in Greenfield 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 317-477-1158 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 317-477-1158.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Hancock 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 Hancock County, Indiana, see the Hancock County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Hancock County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
317-477-1158
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- 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 VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 317-477-1158 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
- Video visitation is currently used for all inmates.
- To schedule a visit, call (866) 340-7879 at least 24 hours in advance of your desired visitation time.
- Visitation length is 20 minutes.
- Each inmate can have two 20-minute sessions per week. (One 50-minute visit can replace the Two 20-minute visits.)
Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
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Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hancock 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
Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Name, Block letter
Hancock County Jail
398 Malcolm Grass Way
Greenfield, IN 46140
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 Hancock County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Hancock County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Hancock County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Indiana, then choose Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Hancock County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Hancock County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hancock County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Hancock County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Hancock County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Hancock County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Hancock 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
Hancock 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 Hancock County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hancock County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hancock County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Hancock 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 Hancock County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Hancock County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Hancock County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Hancock 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 Hancock County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Hancock County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hancock County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hancock County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Hancock 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
Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 317-477-1158 for further assistance.
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