Henry County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Criminal Rule 2.6 favors release in the county without money.

The rule does not cover all cases:

• a murder or treason case;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• anyone on probation, parole or community corrections.

The Circuit Court is at 1215 Race Street, New Castle, IN 47362.

Refunds come after the case closes. Under IC 35-33-8-3.2, court debts are paid first. An agent's premium is never refunded. Call 765-529-6401 about a refund. Keep the receipt.

A bail order names one type:

• Cash bond: you post every dollar. Refunds follow IC 35-33-8-3.2.
• 10 percent deposit: under IC 35-33-8-3.2, a deposit of 10 percent may do. The lesser of $50 or 10 percent, plus $5, is kept.
• Bail bond: an agent licensed under IC 27-10 posts it. Agents keep that fee.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

The Clerk's office, 1215 Race Street, Suite 120, New Castle, IN 47362, answers at 765-529-6401.

1. Call 765-521-7032 or 765-521-7041 (call either) or use the VINELink.
2. Wait until booking is done.
3. Ask the Henry County Jail about cash, cards or a kiosk.
4. Bring payment to 1033 Ron Lampe Way, New Castle, IN 47362.
5. Bring ID and the date of birth.
6. An agent can post a surety bond.
7. Plan on hours at the jail.

IC 27-10 requires a license from the Indiana Department of Insurance. Agents must collect the full rate (IC 27-10-4-5). In the county, that is often about 10 percent.

• Confirm the license through the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
• Ask for written receipts.
• The jail can't suggest an agent.

Without a warrant, a judge reviews the arrest within 48 hours. The initial hearing covers charges and rights.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 765-521-7032 or 765-521-7041 (call either) is the jail line.

A short interview often comes first here. It is the IRAS-PAT, a 7-question tool. Plan on 10 to 15 minutes. Scores are low, moderate or high.

In Henry County, the 2 rules are court and no new crimes. IC 35-33-8-3.2 lets judges order:

• pretrial check-ins,
• staying away from a place,
• a curfew,
• and treatment.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

Voters approved Public Question 1 on November 3, 2026, according to unofficial results. In the past, a court could refuse bail for just two crimes, murder and treason. The amendment lets a court deny bail on other charges if the proof is evident, or the presumption strong, and the accused is a substantial risk to someone else. Judges need the state to prove by clear and convincing evidence that no conditions of release can reasonably protect other people. Anyone held without bail under the new rule may appeal that decision.

Senate Enrolled Act 76 took effect July 1, 2026. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Ask about a hold at 765-521-7032 or 765-521-7041 (call either). At 1033 Ron Lampe Way, New Castle, IN 47362, ICE may pick the person up.