Wayne Co Correctional in Richmond, IN is a county detention facility operated by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Most people here are awaiting trial or sentencing - this is not a prison, and most stays are measured in days or months, not years. If someone you care about was just booked here, you have questions. Start with the one that matters most right now.
If you are not certain they are there, the fastest way to confirm is the Wayne County inmate search or InmateAid's inmate locator, which searches across Indiana facilities by name.
Booking takes time - sometimes several hours after arrest. If the search comes back empty, wait a few hours and try again before assuming they have been transferred somewhere else. You can also pull their arrest record and booking details to confirm the charges and facility assignment. For the most direct answer, call Wayne Co Correctional at 765-973-9397.
Most people booked at Wayne Co Correctional appear before a judge within 24 to 48 hours. At that first appearance the judge sets the bail amount - or denies bail - based on the charges, the person's history, and whether they are considered a flight risk.
If bail is set, your family member can be released by paying the full amount or by using a bail bondsman, who typically charges 10 percent of the total as a non-refundable fee. If bail is denied or the amount is unaffordable, they remain at Wayne Co Correctional until the case resolves. InmateAid's bail and bond guide walks through every option including what to do if you cannot afford a bondsman.
Right after arrest, your family member goes through intake at Wayne Co Correctional - identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, and classification. Classification places them in a housing unit based on the charges, prior record, and intake behavior. It is not a punishment. It is how the facility manages a population that ranges from people picked up on minor warrants to individuals facing serious charges.
For the first 24 to 48 hours, phone access and visitation are typically unavailable while booking completes. Once they are assigned to a housing unit, those channels open up. InmateAid's what happens in jail guide covers the full intake process step by step so you know what to expect.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. Calls from Wayne Co Correctional go through Combined Public Communications (CPC) and all calls are recorded except attorney calls. Set up a Combined Public Communications (CPC) account before the first call so the connection goes through without delay.
Phone contact is more important than most people realize going into this. A regular call - even a short one - makes a measurable difference in how someone holds up inside. Do not let the setup friction stop you. Visit InmateAid's jail calls page for step-by-step account setup, current rate information, and tips for keeping funds available.
Visitation hours at Wayne Co Correctional are set by the facility and can change without much notice. Before making the trip, call 765-973-9397 to confirm current hours, any advance registration requirements, and what you are allowed to bring.
The most common mistake families make is showing up without confirming first - and that results in a wasted trip and a missed visit for your family member. General rules across most Indiana county jails: dress conservatively, avoid colors that resemble inmate uniforms, leave your phone in your car, and bring valid government-issued ID. Children may be permitted with specific requirements depending on the facility. InmateAid's visitation guide has a full checklist you can run through before you go.
The Wayne County Jail encourages remote video visitation as a safer option to facilitate communication between inmates and their loved ones. Remote visits can be scheduled through the website cpcjail.com, and all visitors must read and agree to a disclaimer before beginning their session. Each video visit is recorded and subject to review by Jail Supervision, which retains the authority to terminate any visit for reasons outlined in the facility’s policies. Remote visits are limited to 15 minutes, and visitors may log back into the system to complete any remaining time if a session is accidentally interrupted. Prohibited activities, including displaying weapons, drugs, alcohol, or nudity, will immediately terminate the visit and suspend visitation privileges for both the inmate and the visitor for a period determined by Jail Supervision. Off-site video visits incur a charge of $0.39 per minute.
Both on-site and off-site video visitation are available daily during designated hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. for lockdown visitation. Inmates participating in on-site video visitation must wear the jail uniform appropriate to their classification level. General population inmates are permitted one visit every six hours and must adhere to the visitation policies outlined in the housing unit kiosk. Violations of these policies may result in a suspension of visitation privileges, as determined by jail staff.
Visitors attending on-site video visitation must also agree to a disclaimer before beginning their session, which is monitored and subject to termination by Jail Supervision. Visits are limited to 15 minutes, with allowances to log back in to complete interrupted sessions. Each inmate may receive visits from up to four individuals per session, regardless of age, and visitors may see multiple inmates in a single day, with a six-hour interval required between visits to the same inmate. Adults aged 18 and older must present a valid government-issued photo ID, while visitors under 18 must provide their full name, date of birth, and, when necessary, documentation proving guardianship. Minors must be accompanied and supervised by their legal guardian during the visit. Failure to supervise minors or to follow jail policies can result in a ban on visitation.
Strict rules apply to all visitors. Prohibited actions include trafficking, possession of electronic devices, and failing to adhere to the dress code. Visitors wearing gang-affiliated clothing, revealing or provocative attire, or outfits not meeting the mid-thigh length requirement for shorts, skirts, or dresses will be denied visitation. Footwear is mandatory. Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or those who have a no-contact order or recent history of domestic violence with the inmate, will be barred from visiting. Additionally, any behavior that threatens the safety, security, or order of the facility may result in denial of visitation.
The jail enforces a strict prohibition on bringing weapons, food, drinks, strollers, bags, purses, cell phones, cameras, or other unacceptable items into the facility. Visitors are subject to searches upon entry, and any violation of these policies may result in suspension of visitation privileges or legal action. The Sheriff, Jail Commander, or Jail Supervisor reserves the right to ban individuals from visitation for failing to adhere to these rules.
Money on the books - also called the commissary or trust account - gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. It is one of the most practical things you can do and it has a direct effect on their daily comfort.
Wayne Co Correctional accepts deposits through approved channels that typically include online deposit, phone deposit, or a kiosk at the facility. Use your family member's full legal name and booking number exactly as they appear in the jail's system - any error in the name or number will delay or reject the deposit. InmateAid's send money page lists the specific deposit methods accepted at Wayne Co Correctional and walks through the process.
A letter or a printed photo costs almost nothing to send and means far more than most people outside appreciate. Wayne Co Correctional accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 200 E Main St. Put their full legal name and booking number on every piece of mail.
Standard rules at most Indiana county jails: plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. Mail that does not meet the facility's standards will be rejected - and the facility may not notify you that it was. Keep it simple.
InmateAid's send mail service lets you write and send directly from your phone or computer. We print on approved stock and mail it for you, so rejection for formatting is not a risk.
Books and magazines must come new, ordered directly from the publisher or through an online retailer - not shipped from your home address. Facilities require this to prevent contraband. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be turned away.
County jail procedures, visitation rules, phone rates, inmate search tools, bail processes, and what happens at release all vary by state. Indiana has its own rules and its own agencies, and what applies in one state does not always apply here.
InmateAid's Indiana prison resources hub covers all of it - written specifically for families navigating the Indiana system. Start there when you need answers that go beyond what this facility page covers.
County jail time is hard in a way that is different from anything else. The uncertainty - not knowing how long, not knowing what comes next - wears on everyone. What you can control is the connection. Calls, letters, visits, money on the books. Every one of those things tells your family member that someone out here is paying attention and is not going anywhere.
InmateAid was built for exactly this. Use us.