Located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the Allen County Work Release Center is a 104-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 260-449-7376.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Allen County Work Release Center at 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
Phone: 260-449-7376
Physical Address:
101 E Superior St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Allen County Work Release 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 260-449-7376 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.
Allen County Work Release Center Inmate Search
The Allen County Work Release Center maintains an average of 104 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allen County Work Release 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 Allen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 18,900 offenders.
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The 104-bed Allen County Work Release Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Allen County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year, and then are allowed to hold down jobs outside the center, then return at night.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 260-449-7376, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Allen County Work Release Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
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
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
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
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Allen County Work Release Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Allen County Work Release Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Allen County Work Release Center at 260-449-7376.
After being arrested and booked into Allen County Work Release Center in Fort Wayne, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 260-449-7376 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Allen County, Indiana, visit the Allen County Work Release Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center? What is the Schedule?
101 E Superior St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-449-7376
| DAY | Visit TIMES (at JAIL) |
Visit TIMES (REMOTE) |
| SUN | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| MON | -- | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| TUE | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| WED | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| THU | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| FRI | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| SAT | -- | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
SUNDAY
I Block 5:45pm
6A-Block 5:45pm
J-Block 6:00pm
L-Block 6:15pm
M-Block 6:30pm
S-Block 6:45pm
U-Block 7:00pm
TUESDAY
A-Block 5:45pm
B-Block 6:30pm
6C-Block 5:45pm
WEDNESDAY
Receiving/6B-Block 5:45pm
N-Block 6:00pm
O-Block 6:15pm
H-Block 6:30pm
THURSDAY
P/6F-Blocks 5:45pm
Q-Block 6:00pm
X-Block 6:15pm
Y-Block 6:30pm
U-Block 7:00pm
FRIDAY
6D-Block 5:45pm
C-Block 5:45pm
D-Block 6:30pm
HIGH LEVEL 1
No in-house program participation. Only restricted commissary. No phone or TV privileges. Visitation limited to legal counsel only. Only religious reading material. One hour out-of-cell activity per day, if no serious security concerns present.
CLOSE LEVEL 2
May participate in in-house programs decided on a case by case basis. Commissary limited to maximum $10 per order with limited items. TV and phone limited to 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Dayroom access only during that time. Visitation limited to once every 4 weeks. No recreation time.
MEDIUM LEVEL 3 & 4
May participate in all in-house programs. Standard access to dayroom, phones and TV. Visitation once every other week. No limit on standard commissary items not exceeding $15 per order. Recreation time as scheduled.
MEDIUM LEVEL 5
Same privileges as Level 3 & 4. May be considered for trustee program or pre-trial release program. Commissary not exceeding $20 per order.
MINIMUM LEVEL 6
Same privileges like Level 5 plus additional commissary items with a limit of $30 per order. Extra time for TV and use of phones. Extra recreational time. May be considered for trustee program.
MINIMUM LEVEL 7-9
May have all the privileges of Level 6 and may be considered for all alternatives to incarceration programs.
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Allen County Work Release Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 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 Allen County Work Release Center?
101 E Superior St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-449-7376
| DAY | Visit TIMES (at JAIL) |
Visit TIMES (REMOTE) |
| SUN | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| MON | -- | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| TUE | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| WED | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| THU | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| FRI | 5:30-7:00PM | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| SAT | -- | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
SUNDAY
I Block 5:45pm
6A-Block 5:45pm
J-Block 6:00pm
L-Block 6:15pm
M-Block 6:30pm
S-Block 6:45pm
U-Block 7:00pm
TUESDAY
A-Block 5:45pm
B-Block 6:30pm
6C-Block 5:45pm
WEDNESDAY
Receiving/6B-Block 5:45pm
N-Block 6:00pm
O-Block 6:15pm
H-Block 6:30pm
THURSDAY
P/6F-Blocks 5:45pm
Q-Block 6:00pm
X-Block 6:15pm
Y-Block 6:30pm
U-Block 7:00pm
FRIDAY
6D-Block 5:45pm
C-Block 5:45pm
D-Block 6:30pm
HIGH LEVEL 1
No in-house program participation. Only restricted commissary. No phone or TV privileges. Visitation limited to legal counsel only. Only religious reading material. One hour out-of-cell activity per day, if no serious security concerns present.
CLOSE LEVEL 2
May participate in in-house programs decided on a case by case basis. Commissary limited to maximum $10 per order with limited items. TV and phone limited to 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Dayroom access only during that time. Visitation limited to once every 4 weeks. No recreation time.
MEDIUM LEVEL 3 & 4
May participate in all in-house programs. Standard access to dayroom, phones and TV. Visitation once every other week. No limit on standard commissary items not exceeding $15 per order. Recreation time as scheduled.
MEDIUM LEVEL 5
Same privileges as Level 3 & 4. May be considered for trustee program or pre-trial release program. Commissary not exceeding $20 per order.
MINIMUM LEVEL 6
Same privileges like Level 5 plus additional commissary items with a limit of $30 per order. Extra time for TV and use of phones. Extra recreational time. May be considered for trustee program.
MINIMUM LEVEL 7-9
May have all the privileges of Level 6 and may be considered for all alternatives to incarceration programs.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Allen County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Allen County Work Release Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Allen County Work Release 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 Allen County Work Release 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
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Allen County Work Release 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allen County Work Release Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Postcards
The Allen County Work Release 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.
Envelopes
The Allen County Work Release Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Allen County Work Release 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allen County Work Release Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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
Allen County Jail
417 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase fresh cooked Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.
Tiger Commissary Online Support.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen County Work Release Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Allen County Work Release Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Allen County Work Release Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Allen County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Allen County Work Release Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Allen County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Allen County Work Release Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Allen County Work Release Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Allen County Work Release Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Allen County Work Release Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Allen County Work Release Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Work Release Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 260-449-7376 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Allen County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen County?
This facility, known as "Allen County Work Release Center" is also known as Allen County Jail, Allen County Jail Work Release Center, Allen County Jail Work Release Center, Indiana, Allen.
