Find Inmates in Jefferson County Jail

The Jefferson County jail roster shows all people currently held at the Jefferson County Jail in Madison, Indiana. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office maintains the jail and posts inmate information through the Zuercher Portal, a live search tool that pulls directly from the booking system. This page covers how to search the Jefferson County jail roster, what the records contain, and what services are available for inmates and their families.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is at 317 S. Walnut Street in Madison, Indiana. The office handles patrol, warrants, civil service, and the county jail. The Jefferson County Jail is operated by the sheriff's department and holds people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences in Jefferson County. For general inquiries, call (812) 265-2648.

The jail facility is part of the same building as the sheriff's office in Madison. Bookings happen on-site. Each person booked at the Jefferson County Jail gets a record created in the Zuercher system, and that record shows up on the public-facing inmate roster. The Zuercher Portal updates in near-real time, so the Jefferson County jail roster reflects current custody status as accurately as possible.

The county's inmate information page at jeffersoncounty.in.gov links out to the Zuercher search portal and provides additional information about jail services. The jail division page at jeffersoncounty.in.gov/Jail covers policies, rules, and contacts.

Jefferson County Jail Roster - Zuercher Portal Search

The Zuercher Portal is the primary tool for searching the Jefferson County jail roster. Go to jefferson-911-in.zuercherportal.com and navigate to the inmates section. You can search by name, booking date, or other identifiers. Results show current inmates at the Jefferson County Jail, including their charges and booking date.

The portal is free and open to the public. No login is needed. The data comes directly from the Jefferson County Sheriff's booking system. When you pull up a name in the Zuercher portal, you are seeing the same information the jail has on file for that person. It is one of the more direct inmate search tools available for any Indiana county.

The statewide INjail Public Portal also covers Jefferson County. If the Zuercher portal is temporarily down, try INjail as a backup. Both sources draw from the Jefferson County jail system and show who is currently in custody in Jefferson County.

The screenshot above shows the Jefferson County Sheriff's inmate information portal. Use the Zuercher link for the most current view of the Jefferson County jail roster. Results update live as bookings and releases occur at the Jefferson County Jail.

Jefferson County Jail - Bond and Inmate Policies

The Jefferson County Jail has specific rules about bond payments. Bonds cannot be split between payment methods. You cannot pay half in cash and half by credit card at booking. After an inmate's initial hearing, you can pay the full bond at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office. There is a $5.00 fee on all bonds paid through that office.

Mail rules at the Jefferson County Jail are strict. Each piece of mail must include the inmate's full name and the sender's complete return address with first and last name. No tape or stickers are allowed on envelopes except for the postage stamp. Letters that do not follow these rules may be returned or discarded. The jail does not accept packages of personal items, but there are two exceptions: prescription glasses and medication. Those are the only personal items staff will accept for delivery to an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail.

Medical care at the Jefferson County Jail is provided by Quality Correctional Care. The jail has full-time medical staff on site 80 hours per week. Inmates who need to see a doctor, nurse, or dentist submit a request. A visit costs $15.00. Monthly prescription refills cost $15.00, and new prescriptions also cost $15.00. Over-the-counter medication is $7.50 per item. These charges apply to the inmate's commissary account at the Jefferson County Jail.

Jefferson County Jail Commissary and Deposits

Commissary deposits for inmates at the Jefferson County Jail can be made in two ways. First, you can use the kiosk ATM in the lobby of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 317 S. Walnut Street in Madison. The kiosk accepts cash and allows you to add funds to an inmate's account on the spot. Second, you can make online deposits at jailatm.com. The JailATM phone number for assistance is 812-627-5476.

Commissary funds let inmates buy additional food, hygiene products, and other approved items while held at the Jefferson County Jail. Deposits made through jailatm.com typically post to the inmate's account within a short time. Call 812-627-5476 if you have trouble with a deposit or need to check a balance at the Jefferson County Jail.

VINE and the Indiana Department of Correction

VINE, or Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is available for anyone tracking an inmate's status at the Jefferson County Jail. The service sends alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. Registration is free and confidential. Visit VINELink to sign up for Jefferson County notifications, or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463) to register by phone.

When an inmate leaves the Jefferson County Jail system for a state facility, they no longer appear on the local jail roster. Use the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator to find them in the state prison system. Search by name or IDOC number. The locator shows the current facility, sentence details, and projected release date for any IDOC inmate with ties to Jefferson County.

Between the Zuercher portal for current Jefferson County jail roster data, VINE for real-time alerts, and the IDOC locator for state transfers, you have full coverage of any custody situation tied to Jefferson County.

Public Records Law and the Jefferson County Jail Roster

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, covers jail rosters and booking records in Jefferson County. Adult booking records are public. The Zuercher portal provides free access because the law requires it. Agencies may redact certain data for active investigations or for records involving juveniles, but standard adult inmate records at the Jefferson County Jail are open to anyone.

To get a certified copy of a booking record, arrest report, or other official document from the Jefferson County Jail, submit a formal public records request to the sheriff's office. Contact them by phone at (812) 265-2648 or visit the office at 317 S. Walnut Street in Madison. Processing times and any applicable fees are handled by the sheriff's office directly. The online roster is for informational purposes only. Certified records require a formal request under IC 5-14-3.

Jail facility standards are governed in part by 210 IAC 3-1-6, which sets minimum requirements for county jail operations across Indiana. The Jefferson County Jail operates under these standards.

Cities in Jefferson County

Madison is the county seat and largest city in Jefferson County. It meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page.

Other communities in Jefferson County include Hanover, Dupont, and Southwestern. All inmates from these communities are booked at the Jefferson County Jail in Madison and appear on the Jefferson County jail roster through the Zuercher Portal.

Nearby Counties

Jefferson County sits in southeastern Indiana along the Ohio River. If you need to check inmate rosters in neighboring counties, use the links below.