Adams County Jail

Adams County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 24, 2024

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Location 313 South 1st Street PO Box 608, Decatur, IN, 46733
Official Website http://www.co.adams.in.us/186/Sheriffs-Department

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Adams County County can be found in the Indiana area. Decatur – is the county seat. Adams County has a total population of 35491 and was formed in 1835.

Adams County County has a total area of 339 square miles. The zip codes in Adams County County are 46711, 46733, 46740, 46769, 46772, 46780, 46782.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office:

The Adams County Sheriff, Dan Mawhorr, is the head law enforcement officer in the Adams County county. You can reach him by calling 260-724-7141.

Address: 313 South 1st Street, Decatur, Indiana, 46733, 46711, 46733, 46740, 46769, 46772, 46780, 46782.

Fax: 260-724-5346

Phone: 260-724-7141

 

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Adams County Jail is located in Adams County County, Indiana state. The specific address of the Adams County Jail is 313 South 1st Street, , PO Box 608, Decatur, IN, 46733. The Adams County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 59,000. The Adams County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 260-724-7141, the Adams County Jail information line, or fax at or fax260-724-8505.

Jail History and Structure

In 1984, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Decatur. The justice center houses the Adams County county sheriff, Decatur police department offices, and the Adams County Jail. The Adams County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Adams County Jail. Originally, the Adams County Jail could house approximately 2122 inmates.

Over the years, the Adams County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Adams County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Adams County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Adams County Jail has a 139-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Adams County Jail.

The Adams County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Adams County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Adams County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Adams County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Adams County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Adams County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Adams County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Adams County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Adams County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Adams County Sheriffs Department

Address 313 South 1st Street, Decatur, Indiana, 46733
Phone 260-724-7141
Fax 260-724-5346
Email [email protected]
Website website

Adams County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Adams County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 313 South 1st Street PO Box 608, Decatur, IN, 46733
Facility Type Adult
City Decatur
Postal Code 46733
State Indiana
County Adams County
Official Website http://www.co.adams.in.us/186/Sheriffs-Department

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Adams County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Adams County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Adams County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Adams County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Adams County Jail.

The Adams County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Adams County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Adams County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Adams County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Decatur, Adams County , IN Overview

Coordinates:
40.82944°N 84.92917°W
Country:
United States
State:
Indiana
County:
Adams
Township:
Root, Washington
Government:
Type:
Mayor-council government
Mayor:
Dan Rickord (D)
Area:
Total:
6.04 sq mi (15.6 km2)
Land:
6.03 sq mi (15.6 km2)
Water:
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation:
801 ft (244 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
9,405
Estimate (2019):
9,858
Density:
1,635/sq mi (631/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
46733
Area code(s):
260
FIPS code:
18-17074
GNIS feature ID:
0446543

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