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Elkhart County Jail: Inmate Guide and Information

Overview of the Facility

Elkhart County Jail is a correctional facility located in Goshen, Indiana. It serves as the primary detention center for Elkhart County, housing both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at Elkhart County Jail, you can use the online inmate search tool available on the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office website. Alternatively, you can call the jail directly for information.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Elkhart County Jail is conducted through video visitation. Visitors must schedule appointments in advance. For current visitation hours and procedures, please contact the facility directly or check their website for the most up-to-date information.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through the following methods:

  • Online: Through JailATM
  • Kiosk: Located in the jail lobby
  • Mail: Send a money order to the jail address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to phone services provided by Securus Technologies. Friends and family can set up accounts to receive calls and add funds to the inmate's account. Video visitation is also available through the Securus platform.

Inmate Services and Programs

Elkhart County Jail offers various programs to inmates, including:

  • Educational programs
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Work release programs

Security and Management Information

The Elkhart County Jail is managed by the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office. The facility employs various security measures to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and visitors.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. All other visitation is conducted through video visitation systems to maintain security and efficiency.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a health screening. The release process varies depending on the circumstances of the inmate's detention or sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

As visitation is conducted via video, no items are allowed to be brought to the visitation area. Personal belongings should be left in your vehicle or at home.

How do I schedule a video visitation?

Video visitations can be scheduled through the Securus Technologies website or by contacting the jail directly. You will need to create an account and follow the prompts to schedule a visit.

What is the mailing address for inmates?

The mailing address for inmates is: Inmate Name, ID Number Elkhart County Jail 26861 County Road 26 Elkhart, IN 46517

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Elkhart Jail. If you are have completed a Elkhart Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Elkhart Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Elkhart Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

175 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46516

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 574-295-7070 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Elkhart Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Elkhart Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Elkhart Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Elkhart Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Elkhart Jail.

General Stats for Indiana

Indiana Total Number of Inmates

43,287

Indiana Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

99,763

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

335

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

6,136

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

3,940

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

3,719

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

90.98

20,796

Female

9.02

2,061

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

67.79

783

Detained

28.83

333

Diverted

2.34

27

Prisons and Jails in Indiana