Washington County Detention Center Inmate Search

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Washington County

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Find an Inmate in Washington County

The adult jail for Washington County is the Washington County Detention Center. It is at 801 Jackson Street, Salem, IN 47167. Call 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either). The online inmate search is the first stop.

Is someone in custody in Washington County?

  1. Start with the online inmate search and type the last name.
  2. Each record lists charges and bail.
  3. Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
  4. No result? Phone 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either).
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Which nearby jails should I check?

Arrests near the line may land here:

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What about federal charges?

U.S. Marshals may house federal defendants in county jails. Federal court for the county: Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division, 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150 (812-542-4510). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

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Can I post bail for someone here?

In Washington County, Criminal Rule 2.6 makes release without money the norm. Bail in the county may be cash, a 10 percent deposit or a surety bond. See our bail page for each step.

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How do I ask for a mugshot?

IC 5-14-3 leaves booking photos to the sheriff. A denial needs a reason. Write the Washington County Sheriff's Office, or call 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either). IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal arrest records.

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What about youth arrested in this county?

Minors are not listed. Call 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either) about a child.

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How do I reach an inmate?

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Where do prisoners go after sentencing?

Indiana keeps many Level 6 felons in jails like the Washington County Detention Center. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.

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Will the jail hold someone for ICE?

  1. ICE may send the jail a Form I-247A detainer.
  2. Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers.
  3. A 2025 law has the jail at 801 Jackson Street, Salem, IN 47167 send some alerts. Each needs probable cause.
  4. As of October 21, 2026, the county had no 287(g) agreement (ICE's 287(g) page).
  5. After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
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What is the population of this county?

Washington County has about 28,383 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Salem is the county seat.

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Which numbers help after a local arrest?

Police numbers:

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Washington County Detention Center Inmate Services Information

Phone: 812-883-5999

Physical Address:
 801 Jackson Street
Salem, IN 47167

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Washington County Detention Center
801 S Jackson St., Suite 100
Salem, IN 47167

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Washington County Detention Center
801 S Jackson St., Suite 100
Salem, IN 47167

Every year Washington County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 4,080 offenders, and maintain an average of 204 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.

The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.

The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Washington County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Washington County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.

If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.

If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Indiana, click below.

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If you are searching for a prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.

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If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search

For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.

ICE Detainee Search

Washington County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/27/2026

Race Inmates % Total
White 137 97.86%
Black 1 0.71%
Hispanic or Latino 2 1.43%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 140 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Washington County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/27/2026

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 31 22.14%
Felony (2rd Degree) 34 24.29%
Felony (1st Degree) 9 6.43%
State Jail Felony 7 5.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 29 20.71%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 30 21.43%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Washington County Inmate Sex - 10/27/2026

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 122 87.14%
Female 18 12.86%
Total 140 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Washington County Inmate Age - 10/27/2026

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 2.14%
18-20 6 4.29%
21-24 15 10.71%
25-30 27 19.29%
31-35 26 18.57%
36-40 18 12.86%
41-45 16 11.43%
46-50 10 7.14%
51-55 8 5.71%
56-60 7 5.00%
61-65 2 1.43%
66-75 1 0.71%
76-85 1 0.71%
Total 140 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

The Washington County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Washington County: Campbellsburg, Salem and Starlight.

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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.