Putnam County Jail Inmate Search
Searching for an Inmate in Putnam County
The Putnam County Jail holds adults arrested in Putnam County. It sits at 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, IN 46135. The phone is 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either). Search the INjail Public Access inmate search first. Every search step follows.
Is someone in custody in Putnam County?
- Start with the INjail Public Access inmate search and enter the person's name.
- Each record lists charges and bail.
- Try VINELink too. It also comes as the VINELink app for iPhone and the VINELink app for Android.
- Still nothing? Call the jail at 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either).
The state INjail Public Access site includes the county.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I reach an inmate?
- Calls: see the phone page.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
Where are federal prisoners held?
U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the county: Southern District of Indiana, Terre Haute Division, 921 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812-231-1840). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I ask for a mugshot?
By IC 5-14-3, the Putnam County Sheriff may release a photo. Write the sheriff's office, or call 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either). An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.
↑ Back to the question listWhat about youth arrested in Putnam County?
Under-18s are not held at 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, IN 46135. Youth files are sealed. Parents: call 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either).
↑ Back to the question listWill the jail hold someone for ICE?
- ICE may send the jail a Form I-247A detainer.
- Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), the jail must comply with detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- Under a 2025 law, staff at 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, IN 46135 flag some cases. Each needs probable cause.
- 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.
Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Many Level 6 sentences are served in the Putnam County Jail. For a prisoner, try the IDOC offender search. See our Indiana prison guide.
↑ Back to the question listWhere else could they be held?
Next, call these jails:
- Clay County Jail (Clay County, Brazil): 812-446-2535
- Hendricks County Jail (Hendricks County, Danville): 317-745-6269 or 317-745-9332 (call either)
- Montgomery County Jail (Montgomery County, Crawfordsville): 765-362-3740
- Morgan County Jail (Morgan County, Martinsville): 765-342-4303 or 765-342-5544 (call either)
- Owen County Security Center (Owen County, Spencer): 812-829-5757 or 812-829-4874 (call either)
- Parke County Jail (Parke County, Rockville): 765-569-5413 or 765-569-5151 (call either)
Can I post bail for someone in Putnam County?
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes local judges toward release without money. Money bail in this county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question listWhat is the population of the county?
Putnam County has about 37,876 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). The county seat is Greencastle.
↑ Back to the question listWhich numbers help after a local arrest?
Police numbers:
- Arrests in Greencastle, Cloverdale, Roachdale, Bainbridge, Fillmore, Russellville: ask the jail at 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either) which agency made it.
- The sheriff's office: 765-653-3211 or 765-653-1810 (call either)
Putnam County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 765-653-3211
Physical Address:
13 Keightly Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
13 Keightly Rd.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
13 Keightly Rd.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Every year Putnam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 3,100 offenders, and maintain an average of 155 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 Putnam County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Putnam 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.
Putnam County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/27/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 90.57% |
| Black | 3 | 2.83% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 4.72% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.94% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 106 | 100.0% |
Putnam County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/27/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 24 | 22.64% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 26 | 24.53% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 7 | 6.60% |
| State Jail Felony | 5 | 4.72% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 21 | 19.81% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 23 | 21.70% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Putnam County Inmate Sex - 10/27/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 92 | 86.79% |
| Female | 14 | 13.21% |
| Total | 106 | 100.0% |
Putnam County Inmate Age - 10/27/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.89% |
| 18-20 | 5 | 4.72% |
| 21-24 | 11 | 10.38% |
| 25-30 | 21 | 19.81% |
| 31-35 | 19 | 17.92% |
| 36-40 | 14 | 13.21% |
| 41-45 | 12 | 11.32% |
| 46-50 | 8 | 7.55% |
| 51-55 | 6 | 5.66% |
| 56-60 | 5 | 4.72% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 0.94% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 0.94% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Total | 106 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 765-653-3211
The Putnam County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Putnam County: Cloverdale, Greencastle and Roachdale.