Tippecanoe County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Cash bail is used less than before. Under Criminal Rule 2.6, judges begin with no bail amount.

Some cases are left out:

• anyone charged with murder or treason;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• people on probation or parole.

The Circuit Court is at 301 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.

A Tippecanoe County release always has 2 rules: attend court, obey the law. Under IC 35-33-8-3.2, a judge can add:

• pretrial meetings,
• a no-contact order,
• a curfew,
• and drug or alcohol tests.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

You may see these here:

• Cash bail: the clerk gets it all. After the case, the rest comes back (IC 35-33-8-3.2).
• Ten percent cash: IC 35-33-8-3.2 lets you pay 10 percent or more. The lesser of $50 or 10 percent, plus $5, is kept.
• Agent bond: an IC 27-10 agent covers it for a premium.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

Pay the clerk at the courthouse in Lafayette; mail: P.O. Box 1665, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765-423-9326.

IC 27-10 requires a license from the Indiana Department of Insurance. Agents must collect the full rate (IC 27-10-4-5). Expect around 10 percent in Tippecanoe County.

• Look up the agent with the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Signing means you could owe the bail.
• Ask for written receipts.
• Deputies at the jail can't recommend one.

Refunds come after the case closes. Under IC 35-33-8-3.2, court debts are paid first. No agent premium comes back. The Clerk at the courthouse in Lafayette; mail: P.O. Box 1665, Lafayette, IN 47901 handles refunds. Keep your address current.

1. Search the Tippecanoe County JailTracker inmate list; for the amount, call 765-423-1655 or 765-423-9388 (call either).
2. Let booking finish first.
3. Ask the jail which payments work.
4. Go to 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904.
5. You need a photo ID.
6. Agents post surety bonds.
7. The jail may take hours to release.

A short interview often comes first here. The IRAS-PAT tool has 7 questions. Plan on 10 to 15 minutes. The answers stay out of a trial.

In the county, probable cause is checked within 48 hours. A judge explains the charges and rights.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 765-423-1655 or 765-423-9388 (call either) is the jail line.

The statewide vote on Public Question 1 ended in a yes on November 3, 2026, in uncertified returns. Earlier, the state constitution reserved no-bail holds for murder and treason. The amendment lets a court deny bail on other charges if the proof is evident, or the presumption strong, and the accused is a substantial risk to someone else. 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.

Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 applies. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Ask about a hold at 765-423-1655 or 765-423-9388 (call either). At 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904, ICE may pick the person up.