Miami County Jail
Miami County Jail
Need information about an inmate? Call the 244-bed Miami County Jail at 765-472-1322 any time, day or night, or look them up with the inmate search tool.
This jail is where people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are taken for booking and processing. Some are released after posting bond or on their own recognizance. Others are held until their trial is decided.
If convicted and sentenced to less than a year, an inmate serves the time here. A sentence longer than a year means a transfer to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Use this page to find the visitation schedule and policies, send money to an inmate, write a letter, set up inmate phone calls and voicemail, email or text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, or buy commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID once you have it, as it’s required for most correspondence. If the online roster doesn’t show it, call Miami County Jail at 765-472-1322.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Miami 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 765-472-1322 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.
Miami County Jail Inmate Search
The Miami County Jail maintains an average of 244 offenders in custody on any given day. The Miami 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 Miami County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,880 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessFound directly across from the County Fairgrounds and directly behind the Miami County Highway Department building, the Miami County Sheriff’s Office shares a building with the Miami County Jail that they operate. This jail, built in 2010 and 18,000 square feet in zize, serves all of Miami County by housing both misdemeanor and felony offenders both as they wait for their trial and as they begin to serve their sentences, with a capacity of up to 244.
To find out if someone is incarcerated at the location, along with details about their bail and how to pay it, and other details, staff are able to provide information that is not protected by privacy legislation by calling 765-472-1322, and there's an online roster availablehttps://vinelink.vineapps.com/search/IN/Person.
Along with provided services that include medical and mental health, nutrition, laundry, recreation, education and life skills, and other opportunities, there is also access to contact with friends and family who are not now and have not been incarcerated recently.
Contact with their outside support system has been shown to improve mental health of the inmates which improves the safety of the staff and the inmates, while also allowing family and friends to stay updated.
Phone calls, messages, and access to the visitation information are all available online, providing nearly instant contact with the inmate. To access these services the visitation website can be used to register an account and from there the visitation schedule can be accessed and visits booked, messages sent, and phone calls completed.
Visits are 20 minutes each and run Sunday through Saturday from 8:00AM to 8:30PM, with each inmate getting one visit each week. No visit can begin after 8pm, and anyone under 18 must be with an adult.
To provide money to the inmate account so they can make purchases, access is online.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
- Jail (Main): 765-472-1322
How booking works at Miami County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Miami County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Miami County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Miami County Jail at 765-472-1322.
Paying bail for someone in Miami County
After being arrested and booked into Miami County Jail in Peru, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 765-472-1322 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 765-472-1322.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Miami County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Miami County, Indiana, visit the Miami County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Miami County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Miami County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
765-472-1322
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | NO ONSITE VISITS |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:30PM |
Miami County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
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Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Miami County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Miami County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Miami County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Miami County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Miami County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Miami County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Miami County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Miami County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Miami County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Miami County Jail, and what can I send them?
Miami County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Miami County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Miami County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Miami County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Miami County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Miami County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
Miami County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Miami County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Miami County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Miami County Jail
1104 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
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How to Send Money to an Inmate in Miami County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Miami County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Miami County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Miami County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Miami County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Miami 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 Miami County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Miami County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Miami County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Miami County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
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Miami 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
Miami 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 Miami County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-472-1322 for further assistance.
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