Starke County Jail
Starke County Jail
You can call 574-772-3771 24 hours a day to reach the 148-bed Starke County Jail for inmate information.
This jail is where the county books and processes people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates whose charges require it stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides the current roster of people in custody.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year stays at this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is transferred to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services including the visitation schedule, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number once you find it. If it isn’t online, call Starke County Jail at 574-772-3771 and ask.
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To search for an inmate in the Starke 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 574-772-3771 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.
Starke County Jail Inmate Search
The Starke County Jail maintains an average of 148 offenders in custody on any given day. The Starke 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 Starke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,960 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessLocated outside of the town of Knox and attached to the Justice Center including the courthouse, the 148 bed Starke County Jail has a large outside recreational area fenced off, while at the front of the complex landscaping and picnic tables provide an area for those who are attending the court to meet or have a lunch.
The is operated by the Sheriff’s Office and houses all of the offenders, both felony as well as misdemeanor and both male and female, who are arrested in Starke County.
Inmates who do not qualify for bail or who cannot make bail will remain until their trial is completed and as they await their sentencing, as well as serving short sentences that have them incarcerated for under a year.
To determine if someone is at the jail, their bail, charges, and other information access the online jail roster or call the facility at 574-772-3771.
Full medical care is provided, including handing out the prescription medications each day as they are prescribed, and mental health care is available in the form of counseling and support groups, as well as any treatments provided. Laundry is completed each week for jail uniforms and bedding, along with healthy meals being served three times each day to meet the nutritional needs of each detainee. For recreation there is space in the common rooms that are found in each of the housing units that provide space for eating, writing letters, making phone calls, shower stalls, and tables may be used for playing games and other social interactions as well as a large outdoor space with a basketball net.
Transportation to the court dates is easy through the attached hallway that goes directly to the courthouse.
To assist in maintaining the mental health of the inmates and the safety of the entire campus, inmates are encouraged to remain in contact with their friends and family through mail, phone calls, and visits.
All mail that is sent to the jail itself will be checked for contraband before it is allowed in the cells or housing areas, and it must be addressed to the inmate with their ID number to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Starke County Jail
5435 E State Road 8
Knox, IN 46534
... and mailed through the post office only.
Phones are located in common areas and will be active during the daytime hours only, providing the opportunity to make outgoing calls which are funded either through the commissary account or phone accounts, or they may be made collect to the receiver.
Video visits are provided through an online account that permits access to the schedule, booking a visit, and engaging in the visit. Each day video visits may be held between 7:00am and 1:00pm.
- Jail (Main): 574-772-3771
- Sheriff: 574-772-3771
The booking process explained for Starke County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Starke County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Starke County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 574-772-3771.
What are the bail options in Starke County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Starke County Jail in Knox for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 574-772-3771 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 574-772-3771.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Starke County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Starke County, Indiana, see the Starke County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Starke County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Starke County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
5435 E State Road 8
Knox, IN 46534
574-772-3771
- Video Visits are 30 minutes. Schedule 24 hours in advance.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Register with Inmate Sales.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Starke County Jail?
Starke County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
5435 E State Road 8
Knox, IN 46534
574-772-3771
- Video Visits are 30 minutes. Schedule 24 hours in advance.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Register with Inmate Sales.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starke County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Starke 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
Starke 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 Starke 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 #
Starke County Jail
5435 E State Road 8
Knox, IN 46534
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 Starke County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Starke County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Starke County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Indiana, then choose Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Starke County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starke County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Starke County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Starke County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Starke County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Starke 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 Starke County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Starke 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 Starke County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Starke County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Starke 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 Starke County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Starke County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Starke County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Starke 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 Starke County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Starke County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Starke County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Starke County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Starke County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Starke 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
Starke 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 Starke County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-772-3771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Starke County?
This facility, known as "Starke County Jail" is also known as Starke County Jail, Indiana, Starke.