Randolph County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Money bail is less common now. Under Criminal Rule 2.6, judges begin with no bail amount.

The rule does not cover all cases:

• people held for murder or treason;
• a new arrest during pretrial release;
• people on probation or parole.

IC 35-33-8-4 keeps bail no higher than necessary. The Circuit Court is at 100 S. Main Street, Room 301, Winchester, IN 47394.

Cash bail stays with the Randolph County Clerk during the case. IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows costs to be deducted. For a refund, call 765-584-4214.

1. Search the VINELink; for the amount, call 765-584-1721.
2. Booking in the county must end first.
3. Ask the jail which payments work.
4. The jail is at 155 E. South Street, Winchester, IN 47394.
5. You need a photo ID.
6. An agent can post a surety bond.
7. Plan on hours at the jail.

A judge picks one of these:

• Cash bond: you post every dollar.
• 10 percent deposit: IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows a 10 percent cash deposit. The Clerk keeps up to $50, plus $5.
• Agent bond: an agent licensed under IC 27-10 posts it. Local agents keep that fee.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

For payments, the Clerk is at 100 S. Main Street, Room 201, Winchester, IN 47394; call 765-584-4214.

Under IC 27-10, the Indiana Department of Insurance licenses agents. IC 27-10-4-5 makes agents charge their filed rate. Many agents charge near 10 percent.

• Check the license with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
• Get a receipt for each payment.
• The jail can't suggest an agent.

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

• pretrial meetings,
• staying away from a place,
• home detention,
• and testing.

A broken rule can end release here.

A short interview often comes first here. IRAS-PAT asks 7 questions. It takes 10 to 15 minutes. The answers stay out of a trial.

Without a warrant, a judge reviews the arrest within 48 hours. A judge explains the charges and rights. Randolph County often uses video from the jail.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 765-584-1721 is the jail line.

On November 3, 2026, Hoosiers approved Public Question 1, per the unofficial count. The old rule limited bail denial to murder and treason cases. Judges now have room to hold someone charged with a lesser crime when the evidence is strong and that person is a serious danger to others. The state must show by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions can reasonably protect the community. A defendant can appeal a bail denial.

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