Washington County Detention Center Inmate Search
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. More is in our court process guide.
1. Is someone in custody in Washington County?
- Start with the online inmate search and type the last name.
- Each record lists charges and bail.
- Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
- No result? Phone 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either).
2. Which nearby jails should I check?
Arrests near the line may land here:
- Clark County Jail (Clark County, Jeffersonville): 812-283-4471
- Crawford County Jail (Crawford County, English): 812-338-2802
- Floyd County Jail (Floyd County, New Albany): 812-948-5406 or 812-948-5404 (call either)
- Harrison County Jail (Harrison County, Corydon): 812-738-2195
- Jackson County Jail (Jackson County, Brownstown): 812-358-2141 or 812-358-1982 (call either)
- Lawrence County Jail (Lawrence County, Bedford): 812-277-2014 or 812-275-3316 (call either)
3. 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.
↑ Back to the question list4. 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.
↑ Back to the question list5. 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.
↑ Back to the question list6. Could a warrant explain this Detention Center booking?
It could. Warrant arrests and the Detention Center are both handled by the county sheriff's office; 812-883-5999 can say what led to the booking. Relatives can help by gathering proof of work or residence for bond, and a lawyer may seek to clear the warrant. For the file, contact the clerk at 801 S. Jackson Street, Suite 102, Salem, IN 47167; call 812-883-5748. Statewide, families can read the warrant order and bond on MyCase, the public case portal, and search by the person's name.
↑ Back to the question list7. What about youth arrested in this county?
Minors are not listed. Call 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either) about a child.
↑ Back to the question list8. How do I reach an inmate?
- Phone calls: our inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: commissary guide.
- Visits, including video: visitation rules.
- Letters: our mail guide.
- Email: the messaging page.
9. 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.
↑ Back to the question list10. Will the jail hold someone for ICE?
- ICE may send the jail a Form I-247A detainer.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers.
- A 2025 law has the jail at 801 Jackson Street, Salem, IN 47167 send some alerts. Each needs probable cause.
- As of October 21, 2026, the county had no 287(g) agreement (ICE's 287(g) page).
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
11. What is the population of this county?
Washington County has about 28,383 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Salem is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question list12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?
Police numbers:
- Arrests in Salem, New Pekin, Campbellsburg, Little York, Livonia, Saltillo: ask the jail at 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either) which agency made it.
- Washington County Sheriff's Office: 812-883-5999 or 812-883-3580 (call either)
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.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.
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.
Washington County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/8/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 97.97% |
| Black | 1 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.35% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 148 | 100.0% |
Washington County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/8/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 40 | 27.03% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 30 | 20.27% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 11 | 7.43% |
| State Jail Felony | 14 | 9.46% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 27 | 18.24% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 26 | 17.57% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Washington County Inmate Sex - 11/8/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 135 | 91.22% |
| Female | 13 | 8.78% |
| Total | 148 | 100.0% |
Washington County Inmate Age - 11/8/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.35% |
| 18-20 | 8 | 5.41% |
| 21-24 | 15 | 10.14% |
| 25-30 | 31 | 20.95% |
| 31-35 | 28 | 18.92% |
| 36-40 | 22 | 14.86% |
| 41-45 | 16 | 10.81% |
| 46-50 | 9 | 6.08% |
| 51-55 | 7 | 4.73% |
| 56-60 | 6 | 4.05% |
| 61-65 | 2 | 1.35% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Total | 148 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 812-883-5999
The Washington County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Washington County: Campbellsburg, Salem and Starlight.