Delaware County IN Jail

You can support your loved ones at Delaware Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 765-747-7870.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Delaware County IN Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Delaware Co Jail is a detention center located at 100 W Washington St Muncie, IN which is operated locally by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Delaware County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Muncie Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Indiana here.

The Jail holds with the upmost regard the protection of the staff, the inmates and the community it serves. All Officers work together as a team to gain the respect of other their peers and the inmates. All Officers are trained to act in the most professional way possible. All Officers are trained to utilize the advantages of technology, professional instruction, and modern techniques to meet the needs of the individual. All Officers work hard to maintain their training, thus moving us towards our mission.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division consists of 58 full-time Officers. Whenever a person is arrested in Delaware County that person is brought to the Delaware County Jail for incarceration. The current facility was opened for business in 1992. The facility was built with 120 beds and in 1996 was double-bunked and now has 221 physical beds separated into different blocks. Prisoners held in the Jail range from those charged with offenses such as theft and public intoxication, to offenses of rape, burglary, and murder. Our staff is responsible for the care, custody, and safety of the inmates housed in the jail. The jail is self-contained. All laundry services, meal preparation, and most medical and dental services are provided within the Jail.

Although most inmates stay at the jail for a short period of time, some may stay the entire time from arrest, through trial, and sentencing. Even after they are sentenced, inmates may stay in the County Jail for an extended time due to bed space at the state institution. The Delaware County Jail averages a daily population ranging from 260 to nearly 300.

COMMISSARY

Inmate commissary funds are ran through Swanson Services Corporation. We have a kiosk in the lobby to accept cash or credit card. You will need the inmate’s identification number to be able to deposit money on the account of the inmate. Money is no longer accepted at the lobby window, nor cash or money orders sent through the mail. Money received during the book in will be credited to the inmates account for use. Inmates can order commissary at any time, and deliveries are made on Tuesdays and Fridays.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - The Delaware County Jail Offers a variety of services and programs for inmates to attend and participate in. Eligibility is based upon the inmates assigned classification level and assessment. Services and programs include: Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Assessment and counseling, classes for life skills, parenting classes, anger management classes, adult basic education/GED (High School Equivalency testing), Diagnostic testing to determine basic skills and potential.

INMATE PROPERTY -

Jewelry – Wedding bands and religious medallions (less 2 inches in either diameter or length) may be worn.

Clothing – All inmates clothing is issued. Females can have undergarments dropped off on Sunday’s from 1pm-7pm only. Females are permitted to 3 panty briefs and 3 no wire bras on the 4th of each month. We will not accept any other clothing-related type items.

Laundry – All inmates are given the opportunity to have their clothing laundered twice a week. Linens are washed once a week.

Library – We have a library cart that is run nightly. If inmates want to have books, delivered they must come directly from the publisher (NO HARDBACK BOOKS). Magazines can be dropped off on Sundays from 1pm-7pm, (limit 1), as well as a Bible, again not hardback. Inmates name must be clearly marked on the front cover of all magazines. Failure to comply will result in magazines being refused or destroyed. Magazines containing penetration, drug content, gang content, weapons, gratuitous violence, fighting, or any materials deemed inappropriate by the jail will also be dealt with. The administration will make that decision.

Hygiene – Hygiene packs are given out at book into all inmates. All other hygiene items can be ordered off of commissary.

Inmate Property – Property can only be released on Sunday from 7:00 am-10:00 am ONLY