Johnson County Jail Inmate Search
Johnson County Jail Inmate Lookup
The adult jail for Johnson County is the Johnson County Jail. It is at 1091 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN 46131. Call 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either). With no roster online, search VINELink. No match? Booking may not be done. Families can also read our court process guide.
1. How do I find someone in the Johnson County Jail?
- Start with the VINELink and type the last name.
- Someone at the Hospital Road jail in Franklin? Get a message when they are freed by adding them in VINE for iPhone or Android.
- No result? Phone 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either).
2. Which nearby jails should I check?
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)
- Marion County Adult Detention Center (Marion County, Indianapolis): 317-327-1700 or 317-327-1574 (call either)
- Morgan County Jail (Morgan County, Martinsville): 765-342-4303 or 765-342-5544 (call either)
- Shelby County Jail (Shelby County, Shelbyville): 317-392-6345
3. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are often served at 1091 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN 46131. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list4. Are mugshots public?
IC 5-14-3 leaves booking photos to the sheriff. A denial needs a reason. Write the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, or call 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either). Denied here? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.
↑ Back to the question list5. Why would a Johnson County Jail inmate be held on a warrant?
Warrants for missed court dates and probation violations are common reasons for a booking. Deputies serve them for the sheriff's office, which runs the jail; staff at 317-736-9155 can explain a hold. Hiring a lawyer gets the warrant and bond in front of the judge. Postal letters for the Johnson clerk use P.O. Box 368, Five East Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN 46131; the phone line is 317-346-4450. The public case is on MyCase, the statewide court portal, where relatives can read the warrant order and the bond the judge set.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where are federal prisoners held?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the 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.
↑ Back to the question list7. 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 1091 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN 46131 send some alerts. Probable cause comes first.
- As of October 21, 2026, this county had no 287(g) agreement (ICE's 287(g) page).
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
8. Can I post bail for someone here?
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. Bail in Johnson County may be cash, a 10 percent deposit or a surety bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can I search for a juvenile?
Kids under 18 go to juvenile detention. Call 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either) about a child.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Money: how to send money to the Johnson County Jail.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
11. What is the population of the county?
About 174,262 people live in Johnson County (Census Vintage 2025 estimate). Its seat is Franklin.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- Greenwood and Franklin (dispatch): 317-346-6336
- Arrests in Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville, New Whiteland, Whiteland, Edinburgh: ask the jail at 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either) which agency made it.
- Johnson County Sheriff's Office: 317-346-4716 or 317-736-9155 (call either)
Johnson County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 317-346-4716
Physical Address:
1091 Hospital Road
Franklin, IN 46131
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Name number
c/o Johnson County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 609
Franklin, IN 46131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Name number
c/o Johnson County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 609
Franklin, IN 46131
Every year Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 12,680 offenders, and maintain an average of 634 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 Johnson County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Johnson 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.
Johnson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/30/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 355 | 72.30% |
| Black | 29 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 8.76% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 11 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 32 | 6.52% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 11 | 2.24% |
| Other | 10 | 2.04% |
| Total | 491 | 100.0% |
Johnson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/30/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 118 | 24.03% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 94 | 19.14% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 35 | 7.13% |
| State Jail Felony | 45 | 9.16% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 99 | 20.16% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 100 | 20.37% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Johnson County Inmate Sex - 10/30/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 421 | 85.74% |
| Female | 70 | 14.26% |
| Total | 491 | 100.0% |
Johnson County Inmate Age - 10/30/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 18-20 | 25 | 5.09% |
| 21-24 | 49 | 9.98% |
| 25-30 | 104 | 21.18% |
| 31-35 | 83 | 16.90% |
| 36-40 | 73 | 14.87% |
| 41-45 | 59 | 12.02% |
| 46-50 | 35 | 7.13% |
| 51-55 | 24 | 4.89% |
| 56-60 | 22 | 4.48% |
| 61-65 | 7 | 1.43% |
| 66-75 | 5 | 1.02% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.20% |
| Total | 491 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 317-346-4716
- Administration: 317-736-9155
- Adult Probation: 317-736-3959
- Dispatch: 317-346-6336
- Franklin City Court: 317-736-3619
- Franklin Police: 317-736-3670
- Greenwood City Court: 317-882-5129
- Johnson County Courthouse: 317-736-5000
The Johnson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Johnson County: Bargersville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood and Trafalgar.