LaGrange County Jail Inmate Search
LaGrange County Jail Inmate Lookup
The LaGrange County Jail holds adults arrested in LaGrange County. It is at 0875 S. State Road 9, Lagrange, IN 46761. Call 260-463-7491. With no roster online, search VINELink. Names drop off after release. Families can also read our court process guide.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Go to the VINELink and enter the person's name.
- The State Road 9 jail books people around the clock. Free VINE registration on Android or iPhone sends a notice after release.
- Ask the LaGrange County Jail directly at 260-463-7491.
2. Can I get a booking photo?
Under IC 5-14-3, the LaGrange County Sheriff decides on mugshots. Ask the jail at 260-463-7491. Denied in this county? Complain to the Public Access Counselor. No law makes sites remove a mugshot. An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.
↑ Back to the question list3. Was this LaGrange County booking caused by a warrant?
It may have been, especially if the roster shows a hold. The county sheriff's office handles warrant arrests and jail custody alike; 260-463-7491 can confirm the reason for a hold. Through a lawyer, the person can seek to have the warrant lifted or bond reconsidered. Copies of the file come from the clerk at 105 North Detroit Street, LaGrange, IN 46761; call 260-499-6371 to request them. The judge's order and the bond are visible on MyCase, Indiana's statewide public case portal, which relatives can search by name to see the warrant entry.
↑ Back to the question list4. What other jails could hold them?
Nearby jails to call:
- DeKalb County Jail (DeKalb County, Auburn): 260-925-3365
- Elkhart County Corrections Center (Elkhart County, Goshen): 574-891-2100
- Noble County Jail (Noble County, Albion): 260-636-6404 or 260-636-2182 (call either)
- Steuben County Jail (Steuben County, Angola): 260-668-1000
Out of state, borders Branch County, MI, St. Joseph County, MI.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visits, including video: visitation rules.
- Letters: our mail guide.
- Email: the messaging page.
6. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are often served at 0875 S. State Road 9, Lagrange, IN 46761. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question list7. What about federal charges?
Federal defendants from LaGrange County may sit in a county jail. Cases from this county go to the Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne Division: 1300 S. Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-423-3000. Before a sentence, check VINELink; after, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list8. Does this jail honor ICE holds?
- An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the jail to hold someone.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers.
- A 2025 law has the jail at 0875 S. State Road 9, Lagrange, IN 46761 send some alerts.
- As of October 21, 2026, the county had no 287(g) agreement (ICE's 287(g) page).
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
9. Can I post bail for someone here?
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. Bail in LaGrange County may be cash, a 10 percent deposit or a surety bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list10. Can I search for a juvenile?
Kids under 18 go to juvenile detention. Their records stay private. Call 260-463-7491 about a child.
↑ Back to the question list11. How many people live here?
LaGrange County has about 41,305 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). The county seat is LaGrange.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Who to call first:
- For Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Wolcottville, call the jail at 260-463-7491 to learn who made the arrest.
- LaGrange County Sheriff's Office: 260-463-7491
LaGrange County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 260-463-7491
Physical Address:
0875 S. State Road 9
Lagrange, IN 46761
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
LaGrange County Jail
0875 S State Road 9
LaGrange, IN 46761
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
LaGrange County Jail
0875 S State Road 9
LaGrange, IN 46761
Every year LaGrange County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 4,460 offenders, and maintain an average of 223 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 LaGrange County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the LaGrange 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.
LaGrange County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/30/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 81.98% |
| Black | 4 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 8.14% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 4 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.74% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 3 | 1.74% |
| Other | 3 | 1.74% |
| Total | 172 | 100.0% |
LaGrange County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/30/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 41 | 23.84% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 33 | 19.19% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 12 | 6.98% |
| State Jail Felony | 16 | 9.30% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 35 | 20.35% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 35 | 20.35% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
LaGrange County Inmate Sex - 10/30/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 148 | 86.05% |
| Female | 24 | 13.95% |
| Total | 172 | 100.0% |
LaGrange County Inmate Age - 10/30/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.16% |
| 18-20 | 10 | 5.81% |
| 21-24 | 18 | 10.47% |
| 25-30 | 36 | 20.93% |
| 31-35 | 29 | 16.86% |
| 36-40 | 25 | 14.53% |
| 41-45 | 20 | 11.63% |
| 46-50 | 12 | 6.98% |
| 51-55 | 8 | 4.65% |
| 56-60 | 8 | 4.65% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 1.16% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Total | 172 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 260-463-7491
The LaGrange County Jail serves the following cities and towns of LaGrange County: Lagrange and Shipshewana.