Scott County Jail is a 194-bed jail located in Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 812-752-8400.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Scott County Jail at 812-752-8400 for assistance.
Phone: 812-752-8400
Physical Address:
111 South First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail, IN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Scott County Jail, 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 812-752-8400 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.
Scott County Jail Inmate Search
The Scott County Jail maintains an average of 194 offenders in custody on any given day. The Scott County Jail 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 Scott County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,880 offenders.
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Standing on the corner with a memorial out front, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Jail provides security and safety for the community through their efforts in enforcing laws, and across the street is the communications and emergency response dispatch to assist in the task. Offenders who are arrested in Scott County are processed and held at the 194-bed Scott County Jail until they have made bond, had their trial and are released or transferred, or if they are serving a short sentence that must be under one year.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 812-752-8400, 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.
Meals, medical care, and mental health care are all provided during any length of incarceration from the arrival and booking until release or transfer. There are also clothing items provided and access to a commissary for additional hygiene and other products, phones to call friends and family, and access to times for having visitors.
Mail that is of legal nature is sent directly to the facility at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
... and personal mail is sent to an alternative address of:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail, IN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
... where it is checked for contraband before being passed on. Stamps, cards, and other items may not be included in mail, no pictures, or thicker paper as it will not fit through the scanning machines to be digitally delivered to the inmate.
The only personal items that may be brought from home are prescription medication and glasses, and any necessary medical equipment.
All other items may be purchase from the commissary with funds that are added by their friends or family at the lobby kiosk or online.
To access prepaid phone cards or credits there is online access or the kiosk may be found in the lobby. Phones are available to inmates from 7am until 11pm every day.
There are visiting hours available Monday through Saturday from 10am until 8pm, and each inmate is permitted to have one visit of 20 minutes each week. To access visits an account is created online and this will provide access to the vesting schedule based upon housing unit and will allow the scheduling of a visit.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Scott County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Scott County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 812-752-8400.
If someone has been booked at Scott County Jail in Scottsburg, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 812-752-8400.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Scott County, Indiana, visit the Scott County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Scott County Jail? What is the Schedule?
111 South First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-8400
ON SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE -GO TO INMATE SALES.COM TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 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 Scott County Jail?
Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Scott County Jail?
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
Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail 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 #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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 Scott County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Scott County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Scott County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Scott County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Scott County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Scott County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Scott 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 Scott County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Scott County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail 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 #
Scott County Jail, IN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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 Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Postcards
The Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail, IN
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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 Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Scott County Jail
111 S. First Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Scott County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Scott County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Scott County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Scott 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
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Scott County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Scott County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Scott County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Scott County Jail 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 Scott County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-752-8400 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Scott County?
This facility, known as "Scott County Jail" is also known as SCOTT COUNTY JAIL, Indiana, Scott.
