Jefferson County Sheriffs Department / Jefferson County Jail
Sheriff's office317 South Walnut Street
Madison, IN 47250
Madison, IN 47250
Non-emergency(812) 265-2648
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Jefferson County adult custody orientation
One active adult Sheriff jail at 1150 JA Berry Lane. Keep the former 317 Walnut jail/mail address, courts, Court Services, youth and outside custody systems separate.
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One active adult Sheriff jail at 1150 JA Berry Lane. Keep the former 317 Walnut jail/mail address, courts, Court Services, youth and outside custody systems separate.
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Jail → | 1150 JA Berry Lane, Madison, IN 47250 | 812-265-2649 |
Use the county roster and call jail control before payment or travel. The live family-mail instruction still uses 317 Walnut Street. InmateSales/CPC is the main video path but Securus links conflict; JailATM is deposits only. Catch-A-Ride is reservation service with no fixed jail stop or final door published.
Sources: Jefferson County — Jail Division · Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office · Jefferson County — Inmate Information · Jefferson County — Visitation · Jefferson County — Inmate Booking Information & Charges · Jefferson County — Jail Control & Communication Center Directory · Jefferson County Resolution 2020-08 · Jefferson County — Court Services · LifeTime Resources — Catch-A-Ride
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
- Jefferson County JailMadison · (812) 265-8900County jail
- MADISON JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITYMadisonYouth custody
- MADISON CORRECTIONAL FACILITYMadisonState prison
Sheriff and police in Jefferson County
3 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Hanover Police Department
City police11 North Madison Avenue
Hanover, IN 47243
Hanover, IN 47243
Public line(812) 866-2131
Madison Police Department
City police101 West Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Madison, IN 47250
Public line(812) 265-3347
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Jefferson County Jail guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Jefferson County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
Understand jail and prison differencesClear information.
Clear boundaries.
Jail411 is an independent information resource for families and friends. We are not a government agency, jail operator, law firm or live custody-records service.
Who holds someone arrested in Jefferson County?
Usually Jefferson County Jail, (812) 265-8900. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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