Montgomery County Jail Roster Search

The Montgomery County jail roster lists people currently held at the Montgomery County Jail in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Ryan Needham, publishes this roster through JailTracker on the sheriff's website. The statewide INjail Public Portal and VINE are also available for anyone searching Montgomery County inmate records. This page explains how to use each tool, how to reach the jail, what booking records include, and what to know about mail and visitation at the facility.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is at 600 Memorial Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The Montgomery County Jail is at the same address. Sheriff Ryan Needham leads the department. The jail opened in June 2006 and has a capacity of 224 beds. For the size of Montgomery County, this is a modern facility. The main phone line is (765) 362-3740. The fax number is (765) 362-1587. For non-emergency calls, use (765) 362-0885.

The Montgomery County Jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving county-level sentences. With 224 beds, the facility handles the full range of county detentions. The sheriff's office maintains the Montgomery County jail roster through JailTracker, a platform used across many Indiana counties. The roster is searchable by name and typically shows current booking data for anyone in custody at the time you search.

The Montgomery County government site at montgomerycounty.in.gov links to the sheriff's department and jail information. The sheriff's own site at montgomerycosheriffin.gov is the main source for the Montgomery County jail roster and news from the department.

Search the Montgomery County Jail Roster

Go to montgomerycosheriffin.gov/jailtracker to search the Montgomery County jail roster. JailTracker loads a searchable list of people currently in custody. Enter a first name, last name, or both. Results show the person's booking date, charges, and other available custody details. The Montgomery County jail roster through JailTracker is the most direct and reliable source for current inmate information.

If someone doesn't appear on the Montgomery County roster, try the INjail Public Portal. INjail is operated by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and covers most Indiana county jails in a single search. It's free and doesn't need a login. Search by name and select Montgomery County, or run a statewide search if you're not sure where someone is held.

For people transferred to a state prison after sentencing, use the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator. County jails and state prisons are separate systems. If someone was sentenced to more than a year, they may have already been moved out of the Montgomery County Jail. Check both tools before concluding the person can't be found.

Montgomery County Jail Roster Image

The screenshot below shows the JailTracker-powered Montgomery County jail roster on the sheriff's office website. This is where to start when looking up anyone currently held in Crawfordsville.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office JailTracker roster updates regularly and is the primary online source for Montgomery County inmate data.

VINE: Montgomery County Custody Notifications

VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is available for the Montgomery County Jail. It's free and open to everyone. You don't have to be a victim to use it. Register at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). Set up your alert preferences by phone, text, or email. VINE contacts you automatically whenever an inmate's status changes -- release, transfer, or anything else.

This is useful for families, attorneys, and anyone tracking someone in custody at the Montgomery County Jail. Instead of calling the jail repeatedly, you register once and VINE handles the monitoring for you around the clock. The service is the same across all Indiana counties that participate.

Montgomery County Jail Booking Records

Booking records created at the Montgomery County Jail include the person's full name, date of birth, the date and time of booking, the charges brought, the arresting agency, and any bond information set at intake. These records feed the Montgomery County jail roster and usually appear online within a short time after someone is booked. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, most of this information is public.

A booking record means someone was arrested and brought to jail. It does not mean they were convicted. Court proceedings are handled by the Montgomery Circuit Court, which is a separate office from the sheriff. If you need court case records for a Montgomery County arrest, contact the Montgomery Circuit Court Clerk's office in Crawfordsville.

The current online roster shows only active inmates. Once someone is released, they drop off the live list. To get records on past bookings or released inmates, submit a written request to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. State law gives agencies seven days to respond to public records requests.

Indiana jail record standards under 210 IAC 3-1-6 define what the Montgomery County Jail must document and how long records must be kept. These rules apply statewide and help ensure that booking data across Indiana county jails is accurate and maintained consistently over time.

Mail and Visitation at Montgomery County Jail

Contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at (765) 362-3740 for current mail rules and visitation hours. Policies at county jails in Indiana can change, and the jail staff will have the most current guidance on what's allowed. For general questions about mail format and how to address a letter to an inmate, call the main line and ask to speak with someone in the jail division.

Commissary and phone services at the Montgomery County Jail may be handled through a contracted provider. Ask jail staff which platform to use for adding money to an inmate's account or setting up phone access. These details are best confirmed directly with the facility rather than relying on outdated third-party information.

Other Resources for Montgomery County Inmate Search

The INjail Public Portal is the best statewide tool when you need to search Montgomery County and other Indiana counties at the same time. It's run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and is free to use. For people serving state sentences, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right tool. The IDOC system covers all state facilities but not county jails. Use both as needed.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office site at montgomerycosheriffin.gov is the main local source for roster data and department news. Check there first for any changes to jail policies, phone numbers, or search tools. Sheriff Ryan Needham's office has posted a welcome message for visitors to the site, which is a good sign the page is actively maintained.

Cities in Montgomery County

Crawfordsville is the county seat and the largest city in Montgomery County. It qualifies for its own page on this site. See Crawfordsville for jail roster and inmate search details specific to Crawfordsville. Other communities in Montgomery County include Ladoga, Waveland, and New Market. None of these reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in west-central Indiana. Each neighboring county maintains its own jail and jail roster search system.