St. Joseph County Jail Roster
The St. Joseph County jail roster lists people currently held at the St. Joseph County Jail at 401 W. Sample St. in South Bend, Indiana. The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department manages the jail and handles all inmate bookings. Search the St. Joseph County jail roster online through the sheriff's portal or the statewide INjail Public Portal for up-to-date custody information.
St. Joseph County Quick Facts
St. Joseph County Jail Roster: Search and Access
To search the St. Joseph County jail roster, go to sjcindiana.gov/1274/Jail. This is the official St. Joseph County government page for the jail. The roster shows current detainees along with booking dates, charges, and other available custody information. This page is maintained by the St. Joseph County Police Department, which operates the jail at 401 W. Sample St. in South Bend.
The INjail Public Portal provides a statewide search option that includes St. Joseph County jail roster records. If you are unsure whether someone is still in county custody or has been moved elsewhere in Indiana, INjail lets you search across multiple facilities at once. It can save time when you do not know exactly where a person is being held.
For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency questions about the jail or a specific inmate, use the St. Joseph County non-emergency lines: 574-235-9611 or 574-235-9201. Jail staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and point you toward next steps.
| Agency | St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department / St. Joseph County Police Department |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601 |
| Police Post | 4141 Lathrop, South Bend, IN 46628 |
| Non-Emergency | 574-235-9611 / 574-235-9201 |
| Inmate Search | St. Joseph County Jail Inmate Search |
St. Joseph County Jail and South Bend Police Records
St. Joseph County is home to South Bend, one of Indiana's larger cities. The South Bend Police Department operates separately from the county sheriff but works closely on arrests and bookings. People arrested by South Bend PD are typically booked into the St. Joseph County Jail at 401 W. Sample St. That means a South Bend arrest will appear on the St. Joseph County jail roster.
The South Bend Police Department's Records Bureau handles public records requests for police reports and related documents. It is staffed by civilian employees and provides several divisions of public services. If you need a police report connected to a St. Joseph County arrest, contact the Records Bureau directly through the South Bend police website.
Mishawaka, the county's second qualifying city, is also in St. Joseph County. Arrests in Mishawaka follow the same booking process into the county jail. Both South Bend and Mishawaka arrests will appear in the St. Joseph County jail roster.
VINE Alerts for St. Joseph County Jail Roster Changes
Sign up for VINELink to get automatic notifications about custody changes at the St. Joseph County Jail. VINE contacts you when a registered inmate is released, transferred, or changes status in any other way. You set your alert method: phone, text, or email. There is no charge for the service.
To register, go to VINELink online or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). You will need the inmate's name. VINE is available around the clock and works regardless of when a custody change happens. For domestic violence victims or anyone monitoring a high-risk situation, this service removes the need to check the St. Joseph County jail roster manually every day.
VINE has been a standard tool in Indiana for victim notification for many years. It connects directly to jail management systems, so it reflects changes close to real time. The St. Joseph County Jail participates in this program, making it a reliable option for anyone tracking an inmate in South Bend or Mishawaka.
State Prison Records Separate from St. Joseph County Jail Roster
People sentenced to more than a year are typically moved from the St. Joseph County Jail into Indiana Department of Correction custody. The county jail roster will no longer show them once they transfer. Use the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator to find people in state prison. IDOC maintains a separate database covering all state facilities.
Indiana's public records law, IC 5-14-3, gives the public access to basic booking records at the St. Joseph County Jail. Name, charges, booking date, and bond information are generally public. Certain records may be restricted if they involve active investigations or juvenile offenders.
Statewide reporting rules under 210 IAC 3-1-6 govern how St. Joseph County submits its jail data to the INjail system. The regulation ensures data is reported in a standard format and updated on a regular schedule, which is why the INjail portal includes current St. Joseph County jail roster information.
Cities in St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County includes two qualifying cities with population over Indiana's major threshold. Both are served by the St. Joseph County Jail for inmate bookings.
- South Bend - county seat and largest city in St. Joseph County
- Mishawaka - second city in St. Joseph County
Nearby Counties
St. Joseph County is in northern Indiana near the Michigan border and is surrounded by several counties with their own jails and sheriff's offices.