Jay County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 28, 2024

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Jay County County can be found in the Indiana area. Portland – is the county seat. Jay County has a total population of 20945 and was formed in 1835.

Jay County County has a total area of 383 square miles. The zip codes in Jay County County are 47326, 47336, 47369, 47371, 47373, 47381.

Jay County Sheriff’s Office:

The Jay County Sheriff, Dwane Ford, is the head law enforcement officer in the Jay County county. You can reach him by calling 260-726-8188.

Address: 224 West Water Street, Portland, Indiana, 47371, 47326, 47336, 47369, 47371, 47373, 47381.

Fax: 260-726-8103

Phone: 260-726-8188

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Jay County Jail is located in Jay County County, Indiana state. The specific address of the Jay County Jail is 224 West Water Street, Portland, IN, 47371. The Jay County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 40,000. The Jay County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 260-726-8188, 260-726-8189, the Jay County Jail information line, or fax at or fax260-726-8103.

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Portland. The justice center houses the Jay County county sheriff, Portland police department offices, and the Jay County Jail. The Jay County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Jay County Jail. Originally, the Jay County Jail could house approximately 2265 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Jay County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Jay County Jail has a 137-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Jay County Jail.

The Jay 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Jay County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Jay County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Jay County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Jay County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Jay County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Jay County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Jay 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 Jay County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Jay 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 Jay County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Jay County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Jay County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

Portland, Jay County , IN Overview

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