The Adams County Detention Center is a 225 bed jail in the city of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 260-724-5345.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 260-724-5345, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Adams County Detention Center at 260-724-5345 to get it.
Phone: 260-724-5345
Physical Address:
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Adams County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 260-724-5345 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.
Adams County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Adams County Detention Center maintains an average of 225 offenders in custody on any given day. The Adams County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Adams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,500 offenders.
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The updated 225-bed Adams County Detention Center was built with function in mind and presents with a large glass lobby for visitors that provides many services for the community of Adams County and provides detention for all of the offenders, both felony and misdemeanor, and both male and female, while they wait for their trial and as they serve a short sentence.
An online roster of all current inmates is maintained online and staff are available by phone for additional information requests as well as to address any concerns. Housing pods are two stories tall and include phones, showers and bathrooms, seating, and other spaces that are required by inmates for their daily life.
The Adams County Detention Center has eight (8) housing units with two dormitories for low security inmates and linear for higher security needs, one unit has cells for four and five units are double occupancy. Along with this there is a dayroom for each housing unit, recreation spaces, a central control room that allows a view of each space and camera views, and state of the art security is in place throughout. When building the jail there were provisions made for it to be easily expanded upon as needed, allowing the building to grow with the needs of the community.
Along with the housing units is a video visitation area, intake and booking space, food services for all meals, laundry, and a medical unit.
A work release program is also in place, with 16 beds for male inmates and 8 for female inmates, and this unit is separated from the other housing units where it is less secure, allowing them to leave the site during the day for work and returning at the end of their shift each day.
Prescription medication and clothing for trial are able to be dropped off Wednesday 6pm-9pm, Saturday or Sunday 12pm-4pm, and only medical items and court clothes are permitted.
To provide financial support for an inmate there is an inmate account that can be added to either at the kiosk that is located in the lobby of the jail or online and a phone account can provide the ability to make outgoing calls and to send and receive messages.
Bond may be posted online or at the jail itself.
Visits are all done via video and each visitor must be registered in advance. Visits are available 9am to 9pm Monday through Sunday with each housing unit having a specific day for visits.
- Monday is APod and WR Female,
- Tuesday is CPod,
- Wednesday DPod,
- Thursday EPod,
- Friday FPod and WR Males,
- Saturday is GPod, and
- Sunday is JPod and HPod, while BPod does not receive visits.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
These are items that can be dropped off for an inmate:
Prescription Contacts/Glasses (Soft Cases permitted)
Dentures
Medically Required Prostheses
Wedding Band (NO STONES) Engagement rings are not permitted
Drop off days and times:
Wednesday: 6:00PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00PM – 4:00 PM
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Adams County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 260-724-5345.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Adams County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Adams County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Adams County and other Indiana and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Adams County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
To make a payment, you will need the following:
Adams County Detention Center uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Net) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Adams County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Adams County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Adams County.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
260-724-5345
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 260-724-5345 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | BLOCK |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | J & H-POD |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | A-POD & WR FEMALES |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | C-POD |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | D-POD |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | E-POD |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | F-POD & WR MALE |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM | G-POD |
Adams County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center?
Adams County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Adams County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Adams County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Adams County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Adams County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Adams County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Adams County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Adams County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Adams County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Adams County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Adams County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
For inmates receiving mail in the Adams County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Adams County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Detention Center
911 W Peacekeepers Way
Decatur, IN 46733
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Adams County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Adams County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Adams County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Adams County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-724-5345 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Adams County?
This facility, known as "Adams County Detention Center" is also known as Adams County Jail, Adams County Jail, Indiana, Adams.
