Tippecanoe County Jail
Tippecanoe County Jail
For inmate information at any time, call the 553-bed Tippecanoe County Jail at 765-423-1655.
Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.
To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Tippecanoe County Jail at 765-423-1655.
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To search for an inmate in the Tippecanoe 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 765-423-1655 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.
Tippecanoe County Jail Inmate Search
The Tippecanoe County Jail maintains an average of 553 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,060 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Tippecanoe County Jail, located at 2640 Duncan Road in Lafayette, IN 47904, is a modern, two story brick building that has undergone multiple expansions and renovations since it was first built in 1990. The most recent 22,500 foot expansion increased its inmate capacity to a total of 463 beds.

You can view the Jail's Inmate Roster online. Although the inmate locator does not have mugshots, you can see the inmate's name, criminal charges, cash bond, booking date and what law enforcement agency arrested them. If you have questions about an inmate or want to confirm their total bob plus any court fees or fines owed, call 765-423-1655 24 hours a day.
The Tippecanoe County Jail in Indiana has different visitation hours for online and in-person visits. The visitation hours for online and in-person visits are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. Visitors can schedule their visitations by signing in on the Tippecanoe County Jail's inmate visitation scheduling website, Inmate Sales. You can also open an account online so that your inmate can make phone calls, exchange texts, and you can send them money and commissary. You can pay an inmate's bond eith at the Tippecanoe County Jail or the County Clerk's Office.
There are some concerns about the conditions at Tippecanoe County Jail in Indiana. Inmates may face issues related to substance abuse or mental health, and there have been grievances alleging a lack of mental health care for inmates. A lawsuit was recently filed against the jail and its officials regarding the conditions of confinement, including adequate food and medical care for inmates. Many people believe that Indiana jails, specifically this one, are largely filled with people arrested on relatively minor charges and often related to drugs, mental illness, or inability to pay bail.
One thing for certain, the Sheriff's Department is really struggling to hire enough staff to keep the Tippecanoe County Jail at its current capacity, a problem that is plaguing not just jails, but employers nationwide.
- Jail (Main): 765-423-1655
- Adult Probation: 765-423-9290
- Circuit Court: 765-423-9343
- Juvenile Probation: 765-423-9347
- Magistrate Court: 765-423-9190
- Prosecutor: 765-423-9305
- Public Defender: 765-423-9214
- Sheriff: 765-423-9388
How booking works at Tippecanoe County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Tippecanoe County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Tippecanoe County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Tippecanoe County Jail at 765-423-1655.
Paying bail for someone in Tippecanoe County
After being arrested and booked into Tippecanoe County Jail in Lafayette, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 765-423-1655 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 765-423-1655.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Tippecanoe County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, visit the Tippecanoe County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tippecanoe County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Tippecanoe County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-423-1655
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Sales
If you have any questions or issues regarding video visitation, please contact CPC Customer Service at 877-998-5678.
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- No more than a total of eight (8) visits, onsite or online, are allowed in a week period. (Sunday through Saturday).
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Children are only allowed to visit on the first Sunday of the month. Only one child may visit at a time under the supervision of a registered adult visitor.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Tippecanoe County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Sales
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.20 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| MONDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
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Tippecanoe County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-423-1655
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Sales
If you have any questions or issues regarding video visitation, please contact CPC Customer Service at 877-998-5678.
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- No more than a total of eight (8) visits, onsite or online, are allowed in a week period. (Sunday through Saturday).
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Children are only allowed to visit on the first Sunday of the month. Only one child may visit at a time under the supervision of a registered adult visitor.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| MONDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| SATURDAY | No on site visits |
Tippecanoe County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Sales
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.20 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY |
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| MONDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippecanoe County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tippecanoe 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
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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#
Tippecanoe County Jail
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
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 Tippecanoe County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Tippecanoe County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Indiana, then choose Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Tippecanoe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippecanoe County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Tippecanoe County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Tippecanoe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
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Tippecanoe County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
The Tippecanoe County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Tippecanoe County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tippecanoe County Jail
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tippecanoe County Jail
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Tippecanoe County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Tippecanoe County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tippecanoe County Jail
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
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Money Orders

When sending a Money Order to an inmate, make the money order out to them and add their Inmate ID# in the memo box.
Address the envelope as follows:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tippecanoe County Jail
2640 Duncan Road
Lafayette, IN 47904
Attention: Commissary Officer
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippecanoe County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tippecanoe County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Tippecanoe County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Tippecanoe County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Tippecanoe County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Tippecanoe 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
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Indiana, then choose Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Tippecanoe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippecanoe County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tippecanoe County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Tippecanoe County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Tippecanoe County, by creating an account.
- Select Indiana, then select Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Tippecanoe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tippecanoe County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Tippecanoe County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tippecanoe 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
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 765-423-1655 for further assistance.
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