Monroe County IN Jail

Monroe County IN Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 812–349-2750

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Monroe County IN Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 301 North College Ave in Bloomington, IN. This county jail is operated locally by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Monroe County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Bloomington Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Monroe County IN Jail has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Inmate Visitation Rules

Visitation from members of the immediate family or approved friends is encouraged with the understanding there are certain rules and regulations that must be followed.

Visitation is by appointment only. Inmates will schedule their respective visits up to two weeks in advance, but no less than one day in advance.
All visitors must check in fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled appointments.
All visitors must be on an approved visitor list. Once the form is completed, you must allow up to seven working days to be processed.
Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three visitors per session. Children age 13 and older will be considered an adult.
All visitors must properly identify themselves upon arriving at the visitation center. (Visitors must have a government issued photo ID indicating their date of birth.)
All visits are monitored and are subject to recording.
Visitors arriving after the start of their scheduled session will not be allowed to visit.
Visitors appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted into the center.
Proper attire is required at all times. Shoes and shirts must be worn; suggestive clothing, see-through fabrics, halter or tube type tops, short shorts and mini-skirts will not be permitted. Appropriate underclothing is required.
Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, possess a valid marriage license or an emancipation order.
The parent or legal guardian of a minor child must maintain close supervision of that child before, during and after each visit. Children will never be left unattended for any reason.
Wallet and car keys only may be taken into the Visitation Center. No other personal effects such as purses, cell phones, satchels, diaper bags, smoking materials, chewing gum, etc., are allowed.
Visitors with small children will be permitted to retain one baby bottle, one diaper, and one blanket per child. The supervisor on a case-by-case basis will approve additional items.
Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited inside the Visitation Center.
If a visitor exits the Visitation Center, they will not be allowed to gain re-entry.
Loud talking, excessive emotionalism, or any other type of disruptive behavior will not be permitted in the Visitation Center.
If you experience a problem with the audio or video reception during your visit, notify the visitation staff immediately. Do not attempt to adjust the picture or sound yourself.
You may only visit the inmate you signed up for.
Do not leave trash, etc. in the visiting booths or visitation area.
Do not damage or deface visiting booths or phones.
Immediate termination of visit will occur and may result in criminal prosecution. Future visits may be restricted or denied. Violation of any of the above regulations may result in the conclusion of the visit and/or suspension of future visitation privileges.