IN DOC - Putnamville Correctional Facility

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IN DOC – Putnamville Correctional Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 765-653-8441

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at Putnamville Correctional located at 1946 W US Hwy 40 in Greencastle, IN are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

Established – 1914

Security Level – Medium

Avg Daily Population – 1,997

Housing – Dormitories

The Putnamville Correctional Facility, originally known as the Indiana State Farm, was authorized by the General Assembly on March 13, 1913, as a minimum security, a misdemeanant work camp. Construction began in 1914, and on April 12, 1915, the facility began receiving court ordered misdemeanant offenders.

In 1977, the facility was reclassified from minimum to medium security and began receiving convicted felons. Since its inception, the population has expanded from 1,650 to 2,504.

The Putnamville Correctional Facility, originally known as the Indiana State Farm, was authorized by the General Assembly on March 13, 1913, as a minimum security, misdemeanant work camp. Construction began in 1914, and on April 12, 1915, the facility began receiving court-ordered misdemeanant offenders.

In 1977, the facility was reclassified from minimum to medium security and began receiving convicted felons. Since its inception, the population has expanded from 1,650 to 2,504.

The Indiana Department of Correction offers a wide selection of programming, courses, and activities based on both facility and offender need, as well as available resources. Listed below are a number of current programming opportunities available at the facility. While some are led by staff, many are volunteer-driven. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page. For more information on these programs and/or a complete listing of the programs the IDOC offers, please visit the IDOC Programs page.

Thinking For A Change
Clean Lifestyle Is Freedom Forever (CLIFF)
Inside Out Dads
Purposeful Living Unit Serve (PLUS)
Equine Management/Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Prison Greyhounds
Substance Abuse/Narcotics Anonymous
Academic/Vocational Training
Straight from the Horses' Mouth
IN2WORK
USDOL Apprenticeship Programs
Compost/Recycling
Hoosier Heritage Wildflower Program
Skidz Recycling
Shifting Gears
Religious Services
Park and Patio

Putnamville Correctional Facility is located in Greencastle Indiana. It is a medium security prison that can incarcerateapproximately of 2,500 adult males. Inmates are housed in a dormitory setting. Offenders can work in various Department of Labor apprenticeship programs, including a compost and recycling plant. Inmates can work with dogs in the prison greyhound program. Substance abuse treatment and classes for parenting are just some of the courses inmates should participate in to better their lives.

visitation Info

IN DOC – Putnamville Correctional Facility – GEO – Visitation

Visiting Guidelines

Notification to all Visitors: The facility is utilizing non-aggressive canines as part of the entrance shakedown procedures.

Visitation is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (no visitation on Mondays). Visitors must arrive at the facility prior to 2:00 p.m. Approved Visitors Only.

Visitors may receive up to a 2-hour visit, with a minimum of 1-hour. The amount of time received will be dictated by daily visiting conditions, i.e., available space, emergency situations, etc.

Visitors shall be searched by staff using the walk-thru metal detector and a hand-held wand. If the visitor does not pass either search successfully, both searches shall be conducted a second time. If the visitor does not pass the second set of searches, then the visitor shall be permitted a non-contact visit, only.

If a visitor does not pass the metal detector and wand search and reports that he/she has a medical condition that may cause the sensors to alarm, the visitor must present medical documentation. If the visitor does not have medical documentation, the visitor shall be permitted a non-contact visit, only.
Permanent or epidermal piercings are not considered to be a medical condition and visitors unable to pass the detectors successfully will be permitted non-contact visits, only.