Ohio County Jail
Ohio County Jail
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the Ohio County Jail at 812-438-3636. Inmates are not kept here after arrest. They are transported to the Switzerland County Jail in Vevay.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Ohio County Jail at 812-438-3636 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Phone
812-438-3636Mailing address (personal mail)
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ohio 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 812-438-3636 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.
Ohio County Jail Inmate Search
The Ohio County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Ohio 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 Ohio County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSteps involved in booking at Ohio County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Ohio County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Ohio County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Ohio County Jail at 812-438-3636.
How to pay bail in Ohio County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Ohio County Jail in Rising Sun, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 812-438-3636 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 812-438-3636).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Ohio County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Ohio County, Indiana, visit the Ohio County Jail Bail Page.
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Ohio County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Ohio County Jail / Holding
412 Main St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
812-438-3636
Visits for detainees held through Ohio County in Rising Sun require that the incarcerated individual explicitly names you on their official visitor list. Once submitted, call the sheriff's office at 812-438-3636 to learn the inmate's designated visiting slot.
Because Ohio County coordinates detention holding with neighboring Dearborn County, visiting sessions depend on whether the individual is housed locally or transferred, their cell block, and the initial letter of their last name.
Adults must show valid government photo identification upon arrival. Proper attire is required; provocative clothing, muscle shirts, and short shorts are strictly prohibited. Leave mobile phones, keys, and purses locked in your vehicle.
Minors must be accompanied by an approved adult guardian at all times during the visit.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ohio County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Ohio County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ohio County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-438-3636 for further assistance.
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Ohio County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Ohio County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ohio County: Rising Sun.