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Vincennes University Police Jail - Indiana

Overview of the Facility

The Vincennes University Police Jail is a small detention facility operated by the Vincennes University Police Department. It primarily serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested on campus or in the immediate vicinity of Vincennes University in Indiana.

Contact Information

Address: 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 888-5555
Website: https://www.vinu.edu/web/police-department

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Vincennes University Police Jail, contact the police department directly at (812) 888-5555. Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates may be quickly transferred to the Knox County Jail for longer-term detention.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is typically not allowed. Individuals arrested are usually transferred to the Knox County Jail within 24 hours, where standard visitation procedures apply.

How to Send Money

Money cannot be sent directly to inmates at this facility due to its temporary nature. If an inmate has been transferred to the Knox County Jail, refer to their procedures for sending money to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls may be allowed at the discretion of the arresting officers. There are no video visitation options available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, there are no specific inmate services or programs offered.

Security and Management Information

The Vincennes University Police Jail is managed by the Vincennes University Police Department. It adheres to standard security protocols for temporary detention facilities.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Individuals detained at this facility have the right to contact an attorney. Due to the temporary nature of detention, regular visitation rights do not apply.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested are booked at the Vincennes University Police Department. They are typically held for a short period before being released or transferred to the Knox County Jail for further processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals typically held at the Vincennes University Police Jail?

Individuals are usually held for less than 24 hours before being released or transferred to the Knox County Jail.

Can I visit someone detained at the Vincennes University Police Jail?

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, visitation is typically not allowed. Contact the Vincennes University Police Department for specific information.

What should I do if I need to post bail for someone at this facility?

Contact the Vincennes University Police Department directly at (812) 888-5555 for information on posting bail. In most cases, individuals will be transferred to the Knox County Jail where standard bail procedures apply.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Vincennes University Police Jail. If you are have completed a Vincennes University Police 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 Vincennes University Police 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 Vincennes University Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1002 North First Street, Vincennes, IN, 47591

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 812-888-5555 .

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 Vincennes University Police 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.
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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