South Bend Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information
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The South Bend Jail is a short-term medium-security facility. The South Bend Jail will only house inmates on a short-term basis.
Inmates who have been sentenced will be sent out to the county jail. All inmates who are in the South Bend Jail are waiting to post bond (if applicable) or they are waiting to start their trial.
The South Bend Jail is operated by the St. Joseph County Police Department.
How to Find Someone in South Bend Jail
The South Bend Jail does not keep their inmate roster public. Most days there will be many inmates coming into the facility and many inmates leaving the facility.
If you need information, you will need to get in touch with the South Bend Jail. The correctional officer can help you locate the things you need.
Send a Mail/Package
All mail must be sent using USPS. If you use any other mail delivery service, it will be refused and sent back to you.
Ensure that all mail is made out to the inmate. If it is not, the mail will also be sent back to you.
Sending Money
The South Bend Jail does not accept cash, personal checks, or cashier's checks. You will need to obtain a money order to bring to the facility or if you are not local to the South Bend Jail, you can mail it via USPS.
Phone Calls
Inmates can make phone calls home using Global Tel Link or by calling collect.
Global Tel Link is a phone service that is commonly used in jails all throughout the United States. This third-party company is not affiliated with the jail in anyway. They just offer their services for these inmates to use.
They have two plans you can choose from.
Inmate Mailing Address
Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
South Bend Jail
701 West Sample Street, South Bend, IN, 46601
South Bend Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | South Bend Jail |
| Jail Type | City Jail |
| Location | 701 West Sample Street, South Bend, IN, 46601 |
| Phone | 574-235-9201 |
| City | South Bend |
| Postal Code | 46601 |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Visitation Hours
When visiting an inmate in the South Bend Jail you will not be permitted to bring in your cell phones or other personal belongings. You will be subjected to a search before you will be brought down to the visitation area.
If you are on probation, community corrections supervision or parole, you will not be permitted to visit the South Bend Jail.
If you are under the age of 18, you will need to visit with your legal guardian. Your legal Guardian will be responsible for staying with you the entire time.
The current visiting schedule is:
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Holiday | – |