Adams County Jail Roster - Current Inmate Lookup

The Adams County jail roster lists people currently held at the Adams County Jail in Decatur, Indiana. You can search the roster online through the Adams County Sheriff's Office website using the JailTracker system, or use the statewide INjail Public Portal. Records update daily by 7AM so you get current custody information fast.

Adams County Sheriff's Office

The Adams County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps the public roster up to date. Their main office sits at 313 South 1st Street, PO Box 608, Decatur, IN 46733. Call them at 260-724-7141 for questions about inmates or jail policy. The jail shares the same address as the sheriff's office.

The sheriff's office maintains the jail roster as a public record. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, most jail booking data is open to the public. Juvenile records are excluded from the online roster per standard policy. If you need more detail than the online roster shows, you can call the office or visit in person during business hours.

How to Search the Adams County Jail Roster

The Adams County Sheriff's Office provides two direct paths to the jail roster. The main route is through the official sheriff's site at adamscosheriff.org/inmate-roster/, which runs on the JailTracker platform. JailTracker is a widely used jail management system that lets you search by name and see basic booking details. A second path is through adamssheriffco.gov, which also provides inmate search access.

The roster shows names, booking numbers, charges, and bond information for people currently in custody. It does not include juveniles. The disclaimer on the site notes that information is provided for reference only and is not a confirmation that any warrant is active, nor is it for use in any legal action. Check the roster early in the morning since records update by 7AM each day.

You can also search through the statewide INjail Public Portal. This state-run tool pulls data from county jails across Indiana, including Adams County. It is a good backup if the sheriff's direct site is down or if you want to check multiple counties at once.

The screenshot below shows the Adams County Sheriff's Office inmate roster page at adamscosheriff.org, where you can search by name using the JailTracker system.

The JailTracker interface on this page is updated daily so the roster reflects current custody status as of that morning.

VINE: Victim Notification and Custody Alerts

Indiana runs a statewide VINE system that lets anyone track an inmate's custody status and get notified when it changes. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is most commonly used by victims of crime, but anyone can register. You can search by name or inmate ID through VINELink. To use the phone line, call the toll-free number 1-866-959-VINE (866-959-8463). The system works around the clock every day of the year.

Once registered, VINE will call or email you if an inmate is released, transferred, or if their status changes in any way. This is especially helpful if you need to monitor someone who has a pending court date or release. The Adams County Jail feeds data into the VINE system automatically.

Jail Roster and Booking Records

Each entry on the Adams County jail roster represents someone who has been booked into the jail. Booking creates a formal record that includes the person's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and bond status. These records are public under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's public records law.

Indiana jail regulations at 210 IAC 3-1-6 set standards for how jails maintain and share booking records. Adams County follows these rules. The roster does not always show mugshots, but it does show key booking data. If you need a copy of a full booking report, you can submit a public records request to the Adams County Sheriff's Office in writing or by visiting the office.

Bond information may appear on the roster. If someone has posted bond and been released, they will no longer show on the active inmate list. Call the jail directly at 260-724-7141 if you need to confirm whether someone has been released recently.

Visiting, Mail, and Inmate Services

If you want to visit someone at the Adams County Jail, contact the sheriff's office at 260-724-7141 for current visitation rules and hours. Jail policies can change, so it is always best to call ahead. The jail sets visitation schedules by housing unit, and visits may be in-person or via video depending on current policy.

Mail can be sent to inmates at the jail's address: Adams County Jail, 313 South 1st Street, Decatur, IN 46733. Make sure to include the inmate's full name and booking ID number on the envelope. Standard letters and cards are generally accepted. Packages with contraband or prohibited items will be refused and may result in mail restrictions for that inmate.

Phone calls from inmates are handled through a third-party provider. Families can set up accounts to receive calls. The VINE system is the best tool for tracking when an inmate's status changes or when they are released, as described in the section above.

Other Ways to Look Up Adams County Inmates

Beyond the sheriff's direct roster, several other resources can help. The INjail Public Portal is the state's official multi-county search tool. It covers most Indiana county jails and updates regularly. For inmates who have been transferred to a state prison, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right place to search. The IDOC locator covers people serving sentences under the Indiana Department of Correction.

Third-party aggregator sites also pull from public jail data, but their updates may lag behind the official roster. For the most current Adams County booking information, go to the sheriff's site or the INjail portal first.

Cities in Adams County

Decatur is the county seat of Adams County and the largest city in the county. No cities in Adams County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Adams County borders several Indiana counties and Ohio to the east.