Owen County Jail

Owen County 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: 812-829-4874

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Owen County Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 291 Vandalia Ave Spencer, IN which is operated locally by the Owen County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Owen County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Spencer Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The Owen County Security Center, also known as the jail, houses the county's inmate population. The jail staff takes care of security and maintaining inmates in the jail facility. Those duties include, but are not limited to, intake of inmates, passing medications, conducting visits, monitoring all inmates, and providing meals.

MAIL

All incoming mail is given to inmates Monday through Saturday and is inspected for contraband. Mail must have first name, last name, and complete return address. Packages that are accepted include religious material and books. No other packages, books, or magazines are accepted. The books must be from the publisher, not an individual. Money orders to be placed on an inmate’s account are accepted through the mail. Only items on plain white paper will be accepted. No cards, photos, or any other materials will be given to the inmates. Photos copies will be made of each of those items, but not the originals.

COMMISSARY

The inmates may purchase items from commissary on a daily and weekly basis. Items available for purchase include hygiene items, food items, clothing items, and some personal items such as phone cards. To make a purchase on commissary, inmates can receive money orders to be applied to their inmate account.

MONEY ORDERS

The Owen County Security Center accepts money orders at any time in the lobby or by mail. They are processed daily by the jail staff in the morning. When you fill out a money order, the “pay to” is the name of the inmate you wish you credit. Make sure to fill out the money order completely and correctly. Do not use the money order to communicate messages to the inmate.

CHURCH SERVICES

Several churches in the area provide services for the inmates. On Wednesday, the Reformers Unanimous from Lifeway Baptist Church provide services for both men and women. Another service is provided on Wednesday. There is also a service provided on Sunday in the facility by the House of Prayer located in Ellettsville.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

An inmate may release personal property to a friend or family member. The person that the information is being released to must bring photo I.D., and the release must be approved by the inmate.

visitation Info

Owen County Jail – Visitation

Visitation is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6 p.m. until 10p.m. If you wish to visit an inmate who resides in blocks A-F, visits are available on Monday and Tuesday. If you wish to visit an inmate who resides in blocks G-K, visits are available Thursday and Friday. Signing up for visitations begins on the day of the visit at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Each visit lasts thirty minutes. Each inmate may have three different approved visitors. Once those visitors are selected, the inmate may only see those three approved persons for the month. At the end of each month, the inmate has the opportunity to change approved visitors. If a person is on probation, released on bond, or on parole, they will not be allowed to visit any inmates in our facility. Inmates are not allowed any visitation until they have completed their initial hearing. For any further questions, contact the jail at 812-829-4874 extension 2.