Jackson County Jail Inmate Search
Find an Inmate in Jackson County
The adult jail for Jackson County is the Jackson County Jail. It sits at 150 East SR 250, Brownstown, IN 47220. The phone is 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either). The online inmate search is the first stop. Names drop off after release. See also our court guide.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Go to the online 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 Jackson County Jail directly at 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either).
2. What about federal charges?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for this county: Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division, 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150 (812-542-4510). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list3. Where else could they be held?
Not on the list? Try these:
- Bartholomew County Jail (Bartholomew County, Columbus): 812-379-1753 or 812-379-1740 (call either)
- Brown County Jail (Brown County, Nashville): 812-988-6655 or 812-988-5605 (call either)
- Jennings County Jail (Jennings County, Vernon): 812-346-5111 or 812-346-8642 (call either)
- Lawrence County Jail (Lawrence County, Bedford): 812-277-2014 or 812-275-3316 (call either)
- Monroe County Correctional Center (Monroe County, Bloomington): 812-349-2750 or 812-349-2751 (call either)
- Scott County Jail (Scott County, Scottsburg): 812-752-8400
4. Does this jail honor ICE holds?
- ICE uses Form I-247A to ask the county to hold a person.
- Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), the jail must comply with detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- A 2025 law has the jail at 150 East SR 250, Brownstown, IN 47220 send some alerts. 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. Can I get a booking photo?
Under IC 5-14-3, the Jackson County Sheriff decides on mugshots. Ask the jail at 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either). Denied here? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question list6. Was this Jackson County arrest made on a warrant?
Look for the name on the sheriff's office posted warrants, or call staff at 812-358-2141 to ask whether a warrant caused the booking. Seymour police arrests often involve warrants from the county courts as well. Getting the warrant lifted means a hearing in front of the judge, which counsel can request. File copies come from the clerk at P.O. BOX 318, 109 S. Sugar Street, Brownstown, IN 47220; staff there answer questions at 812-358-6117. The public case and warrant order are posted statewide on MyCase.
↑ Back to the question list7. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are often served at 150 East SR 250, Brownstown, IN 47220. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list8. Can I search for a juvenile?
Kids under 18 go to juvenile detention. Their records stay private. Parents: call 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either).
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Money: how to send money to the Jackson County Jail.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visits, including video: visitation rules.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Email: the messaging page.
10. Can I post bail for someone in Jackson County?
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. Money bail in the county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Read our bail steps for the jail.
↑ Back to the question list11. How many people live in the county?
Jackson County has about 47,370 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Its seat is Brownstown.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Numbers to call:
- Arrests in Seymour, Brownstown, Crothersville, Medora: ask the jail at 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either) which agency made it.
- Jackson County Sheriff's Office: 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either)
Jackson County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 812-358-2141
Physical Address:
150 East SR 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
150 East SR 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
150 East SR 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
Every year Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 5,520 offenders, and maintain an average of 276 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 Jackson County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Jackson 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.
Jackson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/30/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 63.38% |
| Black | 7 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 23.94% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 5 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.82% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 5 | 2.35% |
| Other | 4 | 1.88% |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% |
Jackson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/30/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 51 | 23.94% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 40 | 18.78% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 14 | 6.57% |
| State Jail Felony | 20 | 9.39% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 44 | 20.66% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 44 | 20.66% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Jackson County Inmate Sex - 10/30/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 183 | 85.92% |
| Female | 30 | 14.08% |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% |
Jackson County Inmate Age - 10/30/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 18-20 | 12 | 5.63% |
| 21-24 | 22 | 10.33% |
| 25-30 | 45 | 21.13% |
| 31-35 | 35 | 16.43% |
| 36-40 | 31 | 14.55% |
| 41-45 | 25 | 11.74% |
| 46-50 | 15 | 7.04% |
| 51-55 | 10 | 4.69% |
| 56-60 | 10 | 4.69% |
| 61-65 | 3 | 1.41% |
| 66-75 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 812-358-2141
The Jackson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Jackson County: Brownstown, Medora and Seymour.