Putnam County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Criminal Rule 2.6 favors release in the county without money.

The rule does not cover all cases:

• people held for murder or treason;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• a person on parole or probation.

IC 35-33-8-4 limits bail to what is needed. Judges at the Circuit Court (One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135) set terms.

By IC 27-10, every agent needs a license. Under IC 27-10-4-5, there are no discounts. In Putnam County, that is often about 10 percent.

• Check the license with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
• Ask for written receipts.
• The jail won't name a bondsman.

A judge picks one of these:

• Full cash: the clerk gets it all. After the case, the rest comes back (IC 35-33-8-3.2).
• 10 percent deposit: IC 35-33-8-3.2 lets you pay 10 percent or more. A fee of $50 or less, plus $5, is kept.
• Agent bond: an IC 27-10 agent covers it for a premium.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

The Clerk's office, One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135, answers at 765-653-2648.

A short interview often comes first in Putnam County. It is the IRAS-PAT, a 7-question tool. Plan on 10 to 15 minutes. The score has 3 levels. The judge still decides.

Refunds come after the case closes. IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows costs to be deducted. Call 765-653-2648 about a refund. Keep the receipt.

1. Call 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either) or use the Putnam County INjail Public Access inmate search.
2. Wait until booking is done.
3. Check payment options with the jail.
4. Go to 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, IN 46135.
5. You need a photo ID.
6. With an agent, the agent posts here.
7. The jail may take hours to release.

Everyone released in the county has 2 duties: make court and avoid arrests. IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows extra rules:

• pretrial meetings,
• a no-contact order,
• a curfew,
• and treatment.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

A judge checks probable cause within 48 hours. The initial hearing covers charges and rights.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either) is the jail line.

The November 3, 2026 ballot in the county has Public Question 1. The result is not known yet. Today, 2 crimes allow a no-bail hold in the county: murder and treason. If Public Question 1 is approved, the county could see more no-bail holds. Judges would need clear, convincing evidence. Rules stay the same if Public Question 1 fails. Check results after November 3.

On July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 started. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Posting bail can end with ICE custody.