Miami County Jail Roster
The Miami County jail roster lists current inmates at the Miami County Detention Facility in Peru, Indiana, which is operated by the Miami County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Timothy S Hunter and has the capacity to house 244 inmates in the facility that opened in 2010. You can search the Miami County jail roster online through the dedicated inmate search portal or through Indiana's statewide INjail Public Portal to find people in custody and check their charges and bond status.
Miami County Quick Facts
Miami County Jail Roster Search Portal
The Miami County jail roster is accessible online at miami.miamivalleyjails.org. This portal allows you to search the current inmate population at the Miami County Detention Facility. Search by name to find anyone currently in custody. The system is managed through a regional jail management network and is updated as new bookings are processed and releases occur.
Additional information about the Miami County Sheriff's Office and the detention facility is available through the county's official website. The sheriff's office page at miamicountyin.gov/367/Sheriffs-Office covers general contact information and department services. A dedicated detention facility page at miamicountyin.gov/374/Detention-Facility provides more detail about the jail specifically, including policies and facility information.
The Miami County Detention Facility was opened in 2010 and has the capacity to house 244 inmates. The facility replaced an older, smaller jail and was built to meet current standards for county detention. It is located at the same address as the sheriff's administrative office at 1104 W 200 N in Peru. The jail handles all arrests made by the Miami County Sheriff's Office and other agencies in the county.
| Agency | Miami County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Timothy S Hunter |
|---|---|
| Address | 1104 W 200 N, Peru, IN 46970 |
| Phone | (765) 472-1322 | Central Dispatch: 765-473-5474 |
| Jail Facility | Miami County Detention Facility (capacity: 244 inmates) |
| Inmate Search | Miami County Jail Roster Search |
Miami County Detention Facility Operations
The administrative office of the Miami County Sheriff's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need to reach someone during those hours for administrative matters, call (765) 472-1322. For emergencies, always call 911. Non-emergency law enforcement matters in Miami County go through Central Dispatch at 765-473-5474, which operates around the clock.
The Miami County Detention Facility opened in 2010, replacing an older facility that could not meet modern standards for capacity and inmate services. With capacity for 244 inmates, the current facility is built to handle Miami County's needs while also potentially accepting inmates from other jurisdictions under contract arrangements, which some counties use to manage overflow or generate revenue. The facility's size puts it in a mid-range category for Indiana county jails.
Bookings at the Miami County Jail come from multiple law enforcement agencies operating in the county. The sheriff's office makes many of the arrests, but municipal police departments and state police troopers also bring arrestees to the facility for processing. Each booking goes through the same intake process regardless of which agency made the arrest. Intake includes recording personal information, charges, and initial housing assignment.
Miami County Jail Roster Records and What They Include
When you search the Miami County jail roster, a typical record will show the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond information. The specific fields displayed depend on the jail management system used and how the portal is configured. Bond information shows what amount, if any, has been set for the person's release. People held without bond will not have a bond amount listed.
The Miami County jail roster only reflects current custody. People who have bonded out, been released on recognizance, or had their charges dropped will not appear in the active roster. For historical booking records, a formal public records request to the sheriff's office may be needed. The online portal focuses on who is in custody right now, not past booking history.
Charge information on the Miami County jail roster reflects what the person was arrested for. Charges can change after a prosecutor reviews the case. The prosecutor's office decides what to formally charge, and that may differ from the initial arrest charge. For current case status and formal charges, the Indiana courts system or the Miami County Clerk of Courts has that information.
VINE and Statewide Resources for Miami County Jail Roster
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is available for Miami County inmates. You can register through VINELink or by calling 1-866-959-VINE (8463). VINE alerts you when a registered inmate's custody status changes, whether that is a release, a transfer to another facility, or another status event. Registration is free and confidential.
The INjail Public Portal provides another way to search for Miami County inmates. This statewide portal aggregates data from participating Indiana county jails, including Miami County. If you are not sure whether someone is at the Miami County Detention Facility or possibly at another county's jail, INjail lets you search broadly without visiting each county's site separately.
After someone is sentenced and transferred out of the Miami County Detention Facility to a state prison, they will appear in the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator. Once in IDOC custody, the Miami County jail roster will no longer show them. The IDOC locator is searchable by name and includes the current facility assignment and basic status for all individuals in the state prison system.
Indiana Public Records Law and Miami County Jail Access
The Miami County jail roster is a public record under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. The Miami County Sheriff's Office makes the inmate roster available to the public as required by state law. Routine booking information including name, charges, and custody status is generally open to anyone without a fee or special request.
Indiana county jails must also comply with facility standards set out in 210 IAC 3-1-6. These administrative rules set minimum requirements for health, safety, and conditions at county detention facilities. The Miami County Detention Facility, built in 2010, was designed with current standards in mind and is subject to periodic inspections to confirm ongoing compliance.
If you need records beyond the online roster, such as arrest reports, incident reports, or jail logs, submit a written public records request to the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 1104 W 200 N in Peru. Written requests create a formal record of what you asked for and require the agency to respond within Indiana's required timeframes. For most routine matters, the online roster and a follow-up phone call during business hours will answer your questions without a formal request.
Cities in Miami County
Miami County does not have any cities that meet the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated city page. Peru is the county seat and the largest city in Miami County, with a population of approximately 11,000. Residents of Peru and other communities in Miami County are served by the Miami County Detention Facility for all arrests and bookings in the county.
Nearby Counties
Miami County is located in north-central Indiana and borders several other counties, each with their own jail roster and sheriff's office.