DeKalb County IN Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
215 E 8th St, Auburn, IN 46706
County
DeKalb
Phone
260-925-3365
Email
dbundy@co.dekalb.in.us

DeKalb County IN 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.

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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

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You can support your loved ones at DeKalb County IN Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 260-925-3365.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about DeKalb County IN Jail. 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 DeKalb County IN Jail, located at 215 E 8th St in Auburn, IN, is a secure detention center operated by the DeKalb 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 Auburn 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 DeKalb County IN Jail.

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

DeKalb County IN Jail - Visitation

Visitation Schedule:
Tuesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM A Block
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM B Block

Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM F and R Blocks
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM D Block
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM E Block

Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM G Block
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM H Block

• No person under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit an inmate. No Exceptions
• Visitors must provide a valid driver's license or picture ID.
• No smoking, food or drink, cell phones, cameras, or recording devices will be permitted in the visiting area.
• No personal items are permitted in the visiting area.
• Voices are to be kept at moderate levels.
• Visitors are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times or the visit will be terminated.
• Visitors must wear proper clothing.
o Shirts and shoes need to be worn at all times,
o Clothing must be clean and free of holes,
o No pants hanging or fitting below the waistline,
o No spandex shirts or pants,
o No sheer or see-thru clothing,
o No muscle shirts, halter tops, crop tops, tube tops, strap t-shirts, or midriff shirts,
o The neckline of shirts or blouses must be modest (no plunging necklines),
o Skirts and dresses are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee,
o Shorts must be modest,
o Undergarments are to be worn,
• Jail staff has the right to refuse admission to the visitation area for any clothing they feel to be inappropriate.
• Items will not be passed between visitors and inmates.
• If there is reasonable suspicion that visitors possess contraband, they may be asked to submit to a search or they will be declined visitation. Note: All persons entering this building are subject to search and video surveillance.
• If it is determined that a visitor has brought in contraband into the facility, visits will be terminated and the visitor may be prosecuted.• The sheriff, or his designee, has the right to deny visitation to anyone not following the rules, or the cancel visitation if it is in the best interest of the jail.

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