Randolph County Jail Roster and Inmate Search

The Randolph County jail roster shows who is currently booked into the Randolph County Jail in Winchester, Indiana. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office runs the jail, which was built in 1994 and has 106 beds. All full-time jail officers have completed a Jail Academy program accredited by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The Randolph County jail roster is available online through the Sheriff's Office website, and you can use statewide tools like the INjail Public Portal and VINE to track inmate status and receive alerts when custody status changes.

How to Search the Randolph County Jail Roster

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office posts the current jail roster online. You can access inmate information through the state's official county page at in.gov/counties/randolph. The Sheriff's Office also maintains a roster at randolphcountysheriff.org/roster.php. Both links show who is currently in the Randolph County Jail. You can search by name to find a specific person. The roster typically shows the inmate's name, booking date, and charges on file.

The INjail Public Portal is Indiana's statewide jail search system. If you are not sure which county is holding someone, you can search by name across all participating counties through INjail. Randolph County participates in this system. Searching statewide can save time when you do not know exactly where someone ended up after arrest.

For people who have been transferred to a state prison facility, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right tool. IDOC inmates are not listed on the Randolph County jail roster. They are in a separate state system. To get notified when someone's custody status changes, sign up with VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463) any time of day.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office - Jail Contact Details

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is at 155 E South St in Winchester, the county seat. Winchester is in the eastern part of Indiana near the Ohio border. Call the main Sheriff's line at 765-584-1721 for general inquiries or the direct jail line at 765-584-7331 for questions specific to the jail roster or an inmate's status. The Sheriff's Office also has a page at in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/sheriff with additional contact and department information.

About the Randolph County Jail

The Randolph County Jail was constructed in 1994 and has 106 beds. It holds people arrested in Randolph County who are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing, as well as those serving short sentences. The facility is managed by the Sheriff's Office.

One thing that sets the Randolph County Jail apart is its officer training standard. All full-time officers at the jail are required to complete a one-week Jail Academy accredited by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. This training is in addition to standard law enforcement certifications. It covers jail-specific procedures, inmate rights, emergency response, and facility management. The requirement applies to all full-time staff, not just new hires.

The facility has operated since 1994, which means it is a well-established part of the county's public safety infrastructure. Jail capacity has been sufficient for the county's needs, though like many rural Indiana counties, Randolph County may use contracted facilities during periods of high population. Call the jail at 765-584-7331 to confirm the current location of any inmate you are looking for.

Commissary and Phone Accounts for Randolph County Jail Inmates

Adding money to an inmate's commissary account at the Randolph County Jail is done through ExpressAccount. You can make a deposit at any time by visiting expressaccount.com. Commissary funds allow inmates to buy food, hygiene products, writing supplies, and other approved goods from the jail store. This is often more reliable than trying to deliver items in person, which is typically not allowed at most county jails.

For phone calls and video visits, Randolph County Jail uses HomeWAV. You can add money to an inmate's phone account and schedule video visits at homewav.com. Setting up a HomeWAV account lets you connect with someone at the jail from home. Video visits through HomeWAV can be more convenient than in-person visits for family members who live far from Winchester.

Inmates at the Randolph County Jail are allowed one on-site visit per week at no charge. In-person visits are free. To plan a visit, call the jail at 765-584-7331 ahead of time to confirm current visiting hours and any ID or dress code requirements for visitors.

Indiana Law and the Randolph County Jail Roster

The Randolph County jail roster is a public record. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, requires that county jails make booking information available to anyone who asks. You do not need to identify yourself or give a reason to access the jail roster. The information is public by law, and the Sheriff's Office is required to make it accessible.

Indiana sets standards for how county jails must operate under 210 IAC 3-1-6. These rules cover inmate health, facility conditions, staffing, and safety procedures. The Randolph County Jail, as a state-regulated facility, must meet these minimums. The officer training requirement at the jail reflects a commitment to meeting or exceeding those standards.

Cities in Randolph County

Winchester is the county seat and the largest city in Randolph County. Other communities in the county include Union City and Lynn. None of these cities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All residents of Randolph County are served by the Sheriff's Office and the Randolph County Jail at 155 E South St in Winchester.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County is in eastern Indiana, near the Ohio state line. It borders several Indiana counties, each with its own sheriff and jail roster.