Vigo County Juvenile Center
Vigo County Juvenile Center
The Vigo County Juvenile Justice Center is operated by the Vigo County Sheriff and it is maintained to meet all of the standards both federal and state. Full meals are provided and balanced nutritionally, along with both mental and physical health care. Therapy, counseling, and other services are provided for youth who require them, and a full assessment is conducted upon admission. The center houses not only the detention center but also the probation offices, and youth are sent to this facility through the courts for delinquency, guardianship, support concerns, and more. Combining services at the location allow for continuity of care and consideration off all needs and concerns. Health and mental health care are both provided, and medications are given to youth as prescribed, provided they are in the original packaging with instructions. Youth are released from the facility when they have been determined to be not guilty, when they are transferred to an alternative housing facility, or if they have completed a short sentence and are due to be released. Education is provided onsite by teachers through the local schoolboard, along with other opportunities to learn new life skills and practice social skills. Mail: 202 Crawford St, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 All mail must be delivered by the postal service and may not be dropped off by family members or friends. It will be checked for contraband. Phones: Youth are permitted at least one phone call to their parents or guardians each week. Visitation: Visits are to occur at least one day each week for each of the youth in the facility. Parents and guardians are approved visitors and others may be approved by special request.Inmate Services
Phone
812-462-3414Mailing address (personal mail)
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center, 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 812-462-3414 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.
Vigo County Juvenile Center Inmate Search
The Vigo County Juvenile Center maintains an average of 17 offenders in custody on any given day. The Vigo County Juvenile Center 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 Vigo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,420 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking procedure at Vigo County Juvenile Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Vigo County Juvenile Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Vigo County Juvenile Center includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 812-462-3414.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Vigo County
If someone has been booked at Vigo County Juvenile Center in Terre Haute, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 812-462-3414.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 812-462-3414 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Vigo County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Vigo County, Indiana, visit the Vigo County Juvenile Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?
Vigo County Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-462-3414
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 812-462-3414 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 812-462-3414 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Vigo County Juvenile Center 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 Vigo County Juvenile Center
- 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 Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center?
Vigo County Juvenile Center 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 Vigo County Juvenile Center
- 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 Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center, and what can I send them?
Vigo County Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Vigo County Juvenile Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Vigo County Juvenile Center 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:
Juvenile's Name
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Name
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Vigo County Juvenile Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Vigo County Juvenile Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Vigo County Juvenile Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's Name
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Vigo County Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Vigo County Juvenile Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Vigo County Juvenile Center:
Juvenile's Name
Vigo County Juvenile Detention
202 Crawford Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Vigo County Juvenile Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Vigo County Juvenile Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigo County Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-462-3414 for further assistance.
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