Inmate Information
INMATE COMMISSARY
The Jasper County Detention Center has changed commissary procedures as of April, 2016. Please take notice of this new process when applying funds to inmate commissary accounts. Funds may be placed on an inmate's commissary account ONLY after their initial court hearing.
Adding Funds to an Inmate's Commissary Account:
- Funds may be deposited at the Jasper County Sheriff's Office using the JailATM Kiosk located in the lobby. The JailATM Kiosk will accept Cash or Credit Card deposits into the inmate's commissary account.
- Funds may also be applied online by visiting http://www.jailatm.com
- When making commissary deposits through US Postal Mail, the Jasper County Detention Center will ONLY accept Money Orders. Cash or Personal Checks WILL NOT be accepted or deposited.
If you have questions concerning the commissary procedures, please call 219-866-4993 ext 2.
INMATE PHONE ACCOUNTS
Funds may be placed on an inmate's phone account at the Jasper County Sheriff's Office by using the Combined Public Communications Kiosk located in the lobby.
Funds may also be applied online by visiting https://www.inmatesales.com
Inmate's may also choose to add funds to their phone accounts through the jail's commissary.
If you have questions concerning the inmate calling card procedures, please call 219-866-4993 ext 2.
ATTORNEY / INMATE PHONE INFORMATION
Procedure Updated: 04/21/2022
Greetings,
If you are legal counsel for inmates housed at the Jasper County Detention Center (Jail) we wanted to offer information on Attorney –Inmate communication made available to your office.
Inmates are allowed to use phones located in their cell pods to dial their Attorney’s at will during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. CST until 11:00 p.m. CST. We have accumulated over 200 Attorney Phone numbers over the years that are not recorded and are toll free when using the cell pod phones. We would be glad to add any new numbers you may have which you can give us when visiting or by calling 219-866-4993 in the jail and ask for the the Jail Commander or the Assistant Jail Commander.
Inmates are also allowed to use United States Postal Service to contact their Attorney.
The Inmates will at times request to use book-in phones due to not getting through to their Attorney. The Inmates rule book clearly explains that phone calls from the book in area may be recorded, and we would advise the inmate to communicate on the unrecorded phones in the cell pods.
The Inmates have recently been given access to a “chirping” option for communication outside the jail. This option is similar to texting on a cell phone. This service is not confidential and the inmate is aware of this when signing up for the service.
I wanted to make sure your office is aware of the communication options at the Jasper County Detention Center and how to navigate that service.
Sincerely,
Pat Williamson
Sheriff, Jasper County
INMATE VISITATION
Inmates may only receive visitation after their initial court hearing or are serving more than 10 actual days at the Jasper County Detention Center.
Visitation Scheduling: (on-site or off-site) located at http://inmatesales.com
On-Site Visitation Scheduling (Sheriff's Office Lobby):
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM CST
- Sundays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST
- Visitations are limited to a 20 minute visit
- Time slots are "first come, first serve"
- Inmates may only have (1) visit per visitation day
- Must have a valid form of identification with a photo ID
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian
Off-Site Visitation Scheduling (Home Video Visits):
- Monday - Sunday between 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM CST
- Off-Site visits are charged per minute
If you have questions concerning visitation procedures, please call 219-866-4993 ext 2.
Sending Books to Inmates at the Jasper County Detention Center
The Jasper County Detention Center will no longer accept books dropped off in the lobby for the safety and security of this facility. Instead, we will require all books be ordered online from a reputable online business then shipped directly by that retailer to the inmate.
*** All books are subject to review and approval by the Jasper County Correctional Staff. ***
Rules for Sending Books Online
Violations of any rules, regulations or laws will result in the book being stored in the inmate’s property.
- No Nudity or Violence. (Includes but not limited to: Nudity, Violence, Gang References, Criminal Activity, Weapons, Racism, or any subversive content inappropriate for a jail environment.
- No Hardcover Books (Paperback Only)
- Books have to be new (Used books will be placed in the inmate’s property.)
- No Magazines
Each inmate will be allowed to receive (5) books per month.
Newspapers will be allowed for drop off by friends or family in the Sheriff’s Office Lobby. The inmate will be allowed to review the newspaper for a period of 24 hours before it’s placed in to their property or disregarded. Newspapers should not be altered from their purchased condition such as writing, highlights, cutting, additions, etc.
Books must be addressed to:
Jasper County Jail
c/o (Inmate’s Name)
PO BOX 296
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Suggested but not limited to online book stores:
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com
Booksamillion.com
Policy Established on September 20th, 2017