Inmate Search 🔍 | Columbus Jail

Columbus Jail is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Columbus, IN. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Columbus Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. Columbus Jail provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

123 Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Columbus Jail?

Columbus Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Columbus Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Columbus police department at 812-376-2600 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Columbus Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Indiana inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Indiana.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Columbus Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 812-376-2600.

Columbus Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.