Vanderburgh County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
3500 N Harlan Ave, Evansville, IN 47711
Beds
512
County
Vanderburgh
Phone
812-421-6200
Fax
812-421-6384
Mailing Address
PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076

Vanderburgh Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Combined Public Communications, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Vanderburgh County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Vanderburgh Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 812-421-6200.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Vanderburgh County Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Vanderburgh Co Jail, located at 3500 N Harlan Ave in Evansville, IN, is a secure detention center operated by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Evansville Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Indiana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Vanderburgh County Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Vanderburgh County Detention Center - Visitation Schedule

Video Visitation - In order to schedule a visit, you must have an account with Combined Public Communications (CPC). The account can be created at the CPC Kiosk in the lobby of the jail, online at www.InmateSales.com.

Local Video Visits are now available 8:00 am to 8:30 pm Monday – Friday (with the exception of noon to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for meal service).

Remote Video Visits are now will be available 8:00 am to 8:30 pm seven (7) days a week (with the exception of noon to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for meal service).

To schedule a visit or to obtain information concerning pricing and hardware requirements please visit www.InmateSales.com.

Visitation Rules

Visitors must possess at least one valid picture identification at the time of the visit. Valid picture identification (ID) shall be one of the following:

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Military ID
  • Passport Pictured identification (ID) issued by either a state or federal government entity

Rules for Visiting from the Lobby:

  • Visitors must have an account with Combined Public Communications (CPC). You can create your account using the kiosk in the lobby, or online through this website.
  • No more than two people from an inmate’s list may visit at a time.
  • Visitors may visit more than one inmate per day.
  • Visitors less than 18 years of age must be an immediate family member (brother, sister, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, grandson, granddaughter, etc.) of the inmate, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is on the inmate’s visitation list.
  • Only two children under 18 years of age will be allowed to visit with an inmate.
  • Children must be watched and controlled at all times or the visit will be terminated.
  • Visitors will not be permitted to take any tobacco products, flammable products, food, drink or candy, cellular phone, electronic devices, or other similar items into the visitation booth.

Visitor’s Attire:

Proper attire is required at all times. If proper attire is not worn, your visitation privilege will be suspended.

  • Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.
  • Only one layer of clothing is allowed. Blouses or sweaters worn over tank tops or camisoles are NOT allowed. Sweaters worn over appropriate shirts will need to be removed before visiting.
  • Females needing a bra are required to wear one, however, clothing with proper support is permissible.

Inappropriate attire is defined as the following, but not limited to:

  • Halter tops or swimwear (midriff shall be covered)
  • Tube top, sleeveless dresses, tank tops, or tops with spaghetti straps
  • Revealing dresses, blouses, or tops (including see-thru garments)
  • Spandex or extremely tight-fitting jeans, pants, or shorts
  • Shorts or skirts that are cut higher than two inches above the knee
  • NO hoods, hats, do-rags, or scarfs
  • NO jackets or coats of any type

Visitation is a PRIVILEGE and may be refused or terminated due to the actions or behaviors of either the visitor or the inmate.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.