Posey County Jail

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Posey County Jail

Staff at the 208-bed Posey County Jail provide inmate information by phone, 24 hours a day, at 812-838-1321.

Suspects arrested in this county for misdemeanors or felonies are brought to the jail for booking and processing. Where the charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches its conclusion.

You can see the jail’s roster of current inmates by using the inmate search tool.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this facility. Inmates sentenced to more than one year are sent to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, learn how to search the jail roster, find the facility, and use services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number to make communication easier. If it’s not listed online, call Posey County Jail at 812-838-1321.

Phone: 812-838-1321

Physical Address:
1201 O’Donnell Road
Mt Vernon, IN 47620

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Posey County Jail
1201 O'Donnell Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Posey County Jail
1201 O'Donnell Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Posey County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Posey 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 812-838-1321 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.

Posey County Jail Inmate Search

The Posey County Jail maintains an average of 208 offenders in custody on any given day. The Posey 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 Posey County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,160 offenders.

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About the Posey County Jail

Located near a local baseball diamond, the Posey County Sheriff’s Office and the 208-bed Confinement Center, also known as the Posey County Jail, is an expansive building that covers a large area of land and is very easily seen from a distance. It was built in 2018. With empty fields on 3 sides, it provides ample parking for visitors, and is large enough to house all of the offenders, both misdemeanor and felony, arrested in Posey County as they wait for their trial or if they are serving a sentence assigned to the facility.

The jail was completed in 2018 and houses up to 208 inmates, using different housing units and security levels to provide the most efficient and effective housing to keep both inmates and staff safe.

While the facility will provide for all needs, both physical and with meals, medical care, and laundry, and mental health with counseling and other programming, they also encourage inmates to keep contact with their outside support system to improve mental health and safety. Family members and friends are able to offer support both financially and through contact, with mail, phone calls, and visits.

Commissary purchases may be supported through depositing funds at the kiosk in the lobby of the jail, or by mailing money orders with the regular mail.

Mail is sent through the US Postal Service to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Posey County Jail
1201 O'Donnell Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

... where it will be opened and inspected for contraband, while all mail that does not have a full return address and name of sender will be refused.

Phones are located in housing units and inmates are able to make collect calls each day but are unable to accept phone calls.

Visits may be arranged with the jail directly by calling 812-838-1321.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Posey County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Posey County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Posey County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 812-838-1321.

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Directions / Map to the Posey County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Posey County

Once someone is booked at Posey County Jail in Mt Vernon after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 812-838-1321 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 812-838-1321 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Posey County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Posey County, Indiana, see the Posey County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Posey County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Posey County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1201 O’Donnell Road
Mt Vernon, IN 47620
812-838-1321

  • 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 9:00AM - 6:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM


Posey 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

Posey 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:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Posey County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. 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 Posey County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Posey County Jail?

Posey 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:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Posey County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Posey County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Posey County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Posey County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Posey County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Posey County Jail
1201 O'Donnell Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Posey County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Posey County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Posey County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Indiana, then choose Posey County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Posey County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Posey County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Posey County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Posey County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Posey County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Posey County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Posey County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Posey 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 Posey County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Posey 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 Posey County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Posey 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 Posey County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Posey 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 Posey County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Posey County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Posey 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:  

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  • 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.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Posey County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Posey County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Posey County, by creating an account.
  • Select Indiana, then select Posey 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 Posey 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 Posey County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Posey County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Posey County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Posey County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Posey 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:

Questions:

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Posey 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:

Questions:

iphone app download

Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Posey County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-838-1321 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Posey County?

Posey Gallatin White Wabash Vanderburgh Gibson Henderson Union
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