Elkhart County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention, 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 574-891-2249 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.

Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Elkhart County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elkhart County Juvenile Detention 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 Elkhart County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,640 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Elkhart County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Elkhart County Correctional Complex, Building C
26861 Co Ro 26
Elkhart, IN 46517
574-891-2249

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Elkhart County Juvenile Detention REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minutes visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 574-891-2249 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Elkhart County Juvenile Detention 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 Elkhart County Juvenile Detention 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention
114 North 2nd Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention
114 North 2nd Street
Goshen, IN 46526

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 Elkhart County Juvenile Detention 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 Elkhart County Juvenile Detention 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Elkhart County Juvenile Detention
114 North 2nd Street
Goshen, IN 46526

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elkhart County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-891-2249 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Elkhart County?