Spencer County Jail
Spencer County Jail
Call the 82-bed Spencer County Jail at 812-649-2286 for inmate information. Staff are available 24 hours a day.
When someone is arrested for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, they are brought here for booking and processing. The charges determine what comes next: release on bond, release on their own recognizance, or continued custody until their trial is decided.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Anyone sentenced to less than a year serves the sentence here. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is a guide to:
- Searching the jail roster
- The visitation schedule
- Inmate account funding
- Phone calls and voicemail
- Email and texting
- Tablet rentals
- Bail bonds
- Commissary
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and other contact. If it’s not online, call Spencer County Jail at 812-649-2286.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Spencer 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 812-649-2286 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.
Spencer County Jail Inmate Search
The Spencer County Jail maintains an average of 82 offenders in custody on any given day. The Spencer 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 Spencer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,640 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessJust a block from the border of the state of Kentucky in the city of Rockport, Indiana, the 82 bed Spencer County Jail is located with the Sheriff’s Office and other services in the Spencer County Law Enforcement Center, and performs all detention services for the county.
Both those who are facing misdemeanor and those who are facing felony charges are booked and held at this location while they are awaiting trial and as they serve a sentence which is usually under one year in length.
When inmates remain incarcerated, they are treated for any medical conditions or concerns that arise, are provided with mental health care, enjoy three meals each day as well as access to commissary for additional personal care and snack items, and access to phones and visits.
Programs include GED, Substance Abuse Programs, and mentoring.
One hour of visitation is provided each week on Saturday or Sunday, based upon the cell block that they are assigned to.
Only outgoing calls are permitted from phones in the cell areas, and these are made collect.
To provide money for commissary purchases including candy, chips, coffee, cookies, oatmeal, and soups, money can be added to the account of an inmate through the website or through mail with a money order. All mail must have a return address or it will be refused.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Spencer County Jail
120 N 2nd Street
Rockport, IN 47635
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Spencer County Jail
120 N 2nd Street
Rockport, IN 47635
- Jail (Main): 812-649-2286
- Sheriff: 812-649-2286
Steps involved in booking at Spencer County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer County Jail at 812-649-2286.
How to pay bail in Spencer County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Spencer County Jail in Rockport, 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 812-649-2286 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: 812-649-2286).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Spencer 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 Spencer County, Indiana, visit the Spencer County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Spencer County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Spencer County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
120 N. 2nd Street
Rockport, IN 47635
812-649-2286
- One hour of on-site visitation is allowed each week.
- On-site visits are on Saturdays and Sundays.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Video visits are done using Inmate Sales. Register online.
- The actual visitation times are based on the cell-block and cell the inmate is assigned to. Call 812-649-2286 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
Spencer 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Spencer County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- 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 Spencer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Spencer County Jail?
Spencer 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Spencer County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Spencer 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
Spencer 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 Spencer 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 #
Spencer County Jail
120 N 2nd Street
Rockport, IN 47635
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 Spencer County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Spencer County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Spencer County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Indiana, then choose Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Spencer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Spencer County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Spencer County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Spencer County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Spencer 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 Spencer County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Spencer 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 Spencer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Spencer 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 Spencer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Spencer County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Spencer County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Spencer County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Spencer County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Spencer County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Spencer County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Spencer County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Spencer County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Spencer County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Spencer County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Spencer County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Spencer County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Spencer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Spencer County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Spencer 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:
- 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.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Spencer County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Spencer County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Spencer County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Spencer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Spencer County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Spencer 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:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Spencer 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:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spencer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-649-2286 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Spencer County?
This facility, known as "Spencer County Jail" is also known as Spencer County Jail, Indiana, Spencer.

