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Find support and resources to help you navigate the challenges of having a loved one who is currently or was previously incarcerated.

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Find an Incarcerated Individual

Looking for up-to-date information on the custody status and location of and incarcerated individual in Indiana?

  • Communication & Support Hub

    Discover the many options available to help you stay connected and support your loved one through their incarceration

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  • Reentry Services

    Encouraging a culture of accountability and collaboration. We value targeted programming that advocates for a skilled and ready workforce.

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  • Parole Hearings

    Welcomes any party concerned to express support or opposition to the offender being paroled.

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Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law enacted in 2003, was created to eliminate sexual abuse in confinement. In addition to providing federal funding for research, programs, training, and technical assistance to address the issue, the legislation mandated the development of national standards. The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission developed recommended national standards for reducing prison rape. The final standards became effective June 20, 2012, when they were published by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Federal Register.

Indiana Department of Corrections has a zero-tolerance policy and has establish guidance for staff and offenders regarding the prevention of sexual assaults. Read Policy 02-01-115 Sexual Abuse Prevention on our policy page for more information.

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  • Ombudman

    The jurisdiction of the Bureau is limited to reviewing matters to determine whether the IDOC has violated any of its policies and procedures.

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  • Offender Records

    Access to these records are strictly regulated and limited to authorized individuals and entities, in accordance with legal guidelines.

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  • Investigations and Intelligence

    Have Complaints against State employees, community correction staff, private contractors, vendors, incarcerated offenders and parolees.

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