Sullivan County Jail
Sullivan County Jail
Need information about an inmate? Call the 180-bed Sullivan County Jail at 812-268-4308 any time, day or night, or look them up with the inmate search tool.
This jail is where people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are taken for booking and processing. Some are released after posting bond or on their own recognizance. Others are held until their trial is decided.
If convicted and sentenced to less than a year, an inmate serves the time here. A sentence longer than a year means a transfer to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Use this page to find the visitation schedule and policies, send money to an inmate, write a letter, set up inmate phone calls and voicemail, email or text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, or buy commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID once you have it, as it’s required for most correspondence. If the online roster doesn’t show it, call Sullivan County Jail at 812-268-4308.
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Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sullivan 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 812-268-4308 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.
Sullivan County Jail Inmate Search
The Sullivan County Jail maintains an average of 180 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sullivan 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 Sullivan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,600 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin Sullivan County the main detention and holding facility is the Sheriffs’ Office and the Correctional Facility. It is in the 180 bed Sullivan County Jail that all detainees who are facing felony or misdemeanor charges will remain as they wait for bail, or as they wait for their trial to begin, and as they begin a sentence or serve a short sentence with offenders in the jail for just under a year or less. This permits those who are arrested in the county to remain in Sullivan County where they may be supported by their family members and their friends who will be their support system after their release.
All care for inmates become the responsibility of the state and the staff at the Sullivan County Jail, where they provide all meals, clean laundry, recreational activities, positive social interactions, learning opportunities, and medical and mental health treatments. The jail uses certain privileges to make life more comfortable, present rewards for improved behavior and positive interactions, and to help boost the mental health of inmates which leads to a safer jail for everyone.
These privileges include mail, phone calls, and visits, along with outdoor recreation in the fenced yard, access to books and other media, and others.
Phones are located near the cells in the housing blocks, and they are accessible during daytime hour only, capable of making outgoing calls either collect or through prepaid accounts that are created and funded by their family and friends.
Visits are scheduled in advance through the online system and will be permitted only during the provided visiting hours.
To send money to an inmate there is a kiosk that can be found in the jail lobby as well as online access.
All mail can be sent to inmates at the jail using their full name and their ID number through the US Postal Service only, and both arriving mail and mail that is being sent will be checked for contraband. All mail that has no return address will be refused upon delivery.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sullivan County Jail
77 E. Justice Drive
Sullivan, IN 47882
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#
Sullivan County Jail
77 E. Justice Drive
Sullivan, IN 47882
- Jail (Main): 812-268-4308
What should you know about the booking process at Sullivan County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Sullivan County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Sullivan County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Sullivan County Jail at 812-268-4308.
Steps to pay bail in Sullivan County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Sullivan County Jail in Sullivan for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 812-268-4308.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 812-268-4308).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Sullivan County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Sullivan County, Indiana, visit the Sullivan County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Sullivan County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
77 E Justice Drive
Sullivan, IN 47882
812-268-4308
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Sullivan County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail?
Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sullivan County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Sullivan County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Indiana, then select Sullivan County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Sullivan County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Sullivan County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Sullivan County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Purchasing a Sullivan County Jail Inmate Commissary
Sullivan County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 812-268-4308 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sullivan County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Sullivan 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 Sullivan County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Sullivan County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Sullivan County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Sullivan County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sullivan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sullivan County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Sullivan 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
Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-268-4308 for further assistance.
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