Find a Hendricks County Booking and Take the Correct Next Step
Use the official Indiana jail portal to check whether someone is currently or recently held at Hendricks County Jail. Begin with the surname, verify the correct person and save the prisoner ID, booking date, charges, bond, holds and case number.
This guide then routes you to the right service for court dates, cash or commercial bond, HomeWAV visitation, phone or message credit, ConnectNetwork trust deposits, inmate mail, Sheriff reports and transfers.
189 East Campus Boulevard, Danville, Indiana.
317-745-9332 is published for 24-hour jail and bond information.
317-745-6269, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Save the prisoner ID and case number before using another service.
Official procedures reviewed July 29, 2026.
What does the Hendricks County search user need to do?
Search the official INjail portal, compare identity details and save the prisoner ID before calling or paying.
Follow the lookup stepsUse the case number when available. It is safer than searching a common name.
Check the court caseAsk about the bond type, correct Clerk, payment method and every outside hold before paying.
Compare bond routesCreate the correct visitor account and do not confuse communication credit with inmate trust funds.
Open HomeWAV guidanceMail uses the jail Post Office Box. Trust deposits use ConnectNetwork or the lobby kiosk.
See money and mail rulesThe Sheriff form asks for the case number, date, time, location and involved people.
Prepare a record requestSearch current Hendricks County inmates step by step
Portal tips that prevent a false no-result
Understand the Hendricks County inmate result
Displayed detail |
What it helps identify |
What it does not prove |
Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
Prisoner or booking ID |
The jail identity connected with the person. |
The final court result. |
Save it for calls, mail, visits and deposits. |
Booking date |
When the person entered the booking process. |
The exact incident time. |
Compare it with the reported arrest date. |
Charge |
The allegation or legal reason displayed by the jail. |
Guilt, conviction or final filed charge. |
Use MyCase for later filings and disposition. |
Bond |
A displayed release amount or condition. |
That payment clears every case or hold. |
Call 317-745-9332 before paying. |
Hold or detainer |
Another agency or court may continue custody. |
That a local bond payment causes release. |
Ask which agency placed the hold. |
Case number |
The related Indiana court case. |
That no additional case exists. |
Search the exact number in MyCase. |
Custody status |
The portal’s current displayed status. |
That no release or transfer occurred afterward. |
Use VINE or call when timing matters. |
Why someone may not appear in the Hendricks County roster
Sheriff administrative office: (317) 745-6269, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Which Hendricks County office or provider handles the task?
Question |
Correct starting point |
Prepare first |
Common wrong turn |
|---|---|---|---|
Current custody or prisoner ID |
INjail portal or Hendricks County Jail. |
Legal name, birth date and arrest date. |
Calling the Clerk for a housing location. |
Court date or filed charge |
Indiana MyCase or Hendricks County courts. |
Case number, name and filing date. |
Treating the jail charge as the final case outcome. |
Current bond |
Jail bond line at 317-745-9332. |
Prisoner ID, case number and displayed bond. |
Paying before checking every case and hold. |
Visit, call or electronic message |
HomeWAV and Jail Division instructions. |
Exact inmate identity and current custody. |
Depositing communication credit into a trust account. |
Commissary or trust money |
ConnectNetwork Trust Fund or jail kiosk. |
Facility, inmate name and prisoner ID. |
Using HomeWAV funds for commissary. |
Incident or crash report |
Sheriff public-record request form. |
Case number, date, time, location and names. |
Requesting every record about one person. |
Body or dash-camera footage |
Sheriff records form and Records Division. |
Incident details and the published fee. |
Expecting processing before payment. |
Limited local criminal history |
Sheriff limited-history form. |
Identification, permitted purpose and payment. |
Treating it as a statewide or lifetime history. |
Use Indiana MyCase after finding the jail booking
Search with the case number
- Copy the full case number from the inmate result.
- Open Indiana MyCase.
- Choose the case-number search.
- Enter the number without unrelated name fields.
- Confirm Hendricks County and the correct criminal case.
- Review hearings, chronological entries and available public documents.
Search when no case number appears
- Enter the legal first and last name.
- Confirm the county before opening a result.
- Compare the filing date and case type.
- Compare the displayed charge with the jail record.
- Do not combine details from same-name cases.
- Contact the court when a public document is unavailable.
Confirm the complete Hendricks County bond before paying
Cash bond
A cash bond generally requires 100% of the stated amount and an indemnifier.
- Confirm the case number and current bond.
- Ask which Clerk or court receives payment.
- Ask which payment form is accepted at that time.
- Complete the jail bond paperwork as directed.
- Pay through the instructed Clerk or after-hours route.
- Return the receipt to the jail when instructed.
Commercial bond
A commercial bond uses a private bondsman and an indemnifier or co-signer. The official jail page describes a nonrefundable percentage charged by the bondsman.
- Choose a licensed bondsman independently.
- Jail employees cannot choose or contact one for you.
- Ask the bondsman about fees and collateral.
- Confirm whether an open-court appearance is required.
- Ask whether out-of-state status changes collateral.
- Keep the bond contract and payment receipt.
After-hours bond
The official Jail Division explains that after-hours, weekend and holiday payments may use a money order payable to the appropriate County or Town Clerk.
- Call before purchasing the money order.
- Confirm the exact payee spelling.
- Confirm the exact amount and case.
- Ask whether the payee is the County, Plainfield or Brownsburg Clerk.
- Bring valid identification.
- Save every receipt until release is complete.
Create the correct HomeWAV account before scheduling
Service |
Official guidance |
What to do |
Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
Onsite video visit |
The Jail Division publishes up to three 30-minute onsite visits per inmate each week, scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and subject to approval. |
Create an account, request the correct inmate, wait for approval and select an available onsite time. |
Travelling before the visit is confirmed. |
Remote video visit |
Remote visitation is available through HomeWAV and provider fees may apply. |
Test the camera, microphone, internet and browser permissions before scheduling or paying. |
Discovering blocked permissions when the appointment begins. |
Telephone call |
Inmates place calls through HomeWAV. Ordinary incoming calls are not accepted. |
Fund the correct HomeWAV communication account and save the confirmation. |
Calling jail staff to pass a routine personal message. |
Video or text message |
Messages may be monitored and restricted for threats, trafficking, gangs, unauthorised financial activity or sexual material. |
Use ordinary family communication and avoid case strategy or prohibited content. |
Assuming electronic messages are private. |
Published onsite visit windows
8:30–11:30 a.m.
1:00–5:30 p.m.
7:00–11:00 p.m.
1:00–5:30 p.m.
7:00–11:00 p.m.
Confirm current availability before travelling.
Send inmate money without funding the wrong service
ConnectNetwork Trust Fund
- Recheck the official inmate portal.
- Save the exact name and prisoner ID.
- Open the Hendricks County Jail facility page.
- Confirm Site ID 172 and Trust Fund service.
- Create or sign in to the provider account.
- Select the correct inmate.
- Review the service fee and total.
- Save the transaction confirmation.
Current provider trust telephone: 888-428-1845.
Open the Hendricks County Jail Trust Fund pageJail-lobby kiosk
- Confirm that the inmate is still housed locally.
- Bring the exact booked name and prisoner ID.
- Review the kiosk fee before submitting money.
- Check every digit before confirming the inmate.
- Print or photograph the receipt.
- Keep it until the inmate confirms the credit.
The inmate handbook describes the lobby as accessible for deposits around the clock, but building access can change. Call before a late-night trip.
Address Hendricks County inmate mail correctly
Use this mailing format
Inmate’s full name
Prisoner ID number
Post Office Box 87
Danville, IN 46122-0087
Write your complete sender name and address on the envelope and on the correspondence itself.
Do not include these items
- Stickers or adhesive material.
- Unknown substances, powder or discoloration.
- Crayon, glitter or decorative material.
- Currency.
- Food products.
- Mechanised or battery-operated items.
- Newspaper or magazine clippings.
- Loose book pages.
- Anything considered a safety risk.
Report an urgent concern through the correct jail route
Call the jail and provide the inmate’s complete name, prisoner ID if known, the symptoms or risk being reported and when you received the information.
Do not expect protected medical details without the required authorisation.
The inmate handbook says inmates can submit medical and mental-health requests through HomeWAV forms.
Family should report urgent outside information to the jail rather than attempting to use the inmate’s account.
Vehicle tow information depends on the arresting agency. The Sheriff administrative office handles Sheriff tow questions during business hours, and the jail can provide after-hours direction.
Call before travelling for property.
Complete the Hendricks County public-record form accurately
Published record types and fees
Record |
Published fee |
Processing note |
|---|---|---|
Case report |
$5 |
Include the case number when known. |
Crash report |
$5 |
Include the crash-report number when known. |
Photographs |
$25 |
Identify the incident clearly. |
Body-camera video |
$75 per video |
Processed after payment. |
Dash-camera video |
$75 per video |
Processed after payment. |
Micro steps for submitting the form
- Select one or more specific record types.
- Enter the case or crash-report number.
- Add the incident date and approximate time.
- Enter the exact location.
- List the involved people.
- Provide your name, telephone and mailing address.
- Email, fax or deliver the completed form.
- Wait for the completion and fee notice.
- Pay before photo or video processing when required.
- Save the request and payment record.
Know what the Hendricks County background check does not cover
Local request preparation
- Use the official limited-history form.
- Identify the permitted purpose for the request.
- Provide the required identity details.
- Sign the request where required.
- Arrange notarisation if the form requires it.
- Include the correct payment method.
- Keep a copy of the completed form.
Published fee and limitations
The Sheriff’s fee page lists a criminal-history check at $5 per name.
For an individual request sent by postal mail, the fee page says to use a money order instead of cash.
Do not advertise the result as a statewide, national or lifetime criminal-history report.
Continue the search in the system that now owns the status
Situation |
Official source |
What to do |
Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
Need custody notifications |
Search the person and register for available alerts. |
Use the jail for urgent same-day confirmation. |
|
Transferred to Indiana DOC |
Search by full name or DOC number. |
A recent transfer may take time to appear. |
|
Possible federal custody |
Search by federal register number or name. |
County inmates generally will not appear. |
|
Released but case continues |
Review hearings and later case entries. |
Release does not end the criminal case. |
Avoid delays, wrong payments and false identification
Use 317-745-9332 for 24-hour jail and bond information, not only the administrative office.
Begin with the surname and narrow the search only when necessary.
A second case or agency detainer may prevent release after payment.
HomeWAV communication money is different from ConnectNetwork trust money.
The name alone creates a greater risk of wrong mail, visit or deposit.
Stickers, glitter, powder, crayon and adhesives can cause confiscation or return.
Confirm the correct Clerk payee and exact total before purchase.
Use MyCase for amendments, dismissal, plea, acquittal or disposition.
Hendricks County Sheriff and Jail contact information
Post Office Box 87
Danville, IN 46122
Sheriff administrative office: (317) 745-6269
Jail and bond information: (317) 745-9332
Fax: (317) 745-9276
Administrative hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Complete legal name.
- Date of birth if known.
- Prisoner or booking ID.
- Case number.
- Arrest date and agency.
- One clear question.
Do not email identity documents, banking information, medical files or card details unless an official employee provides a secure approved method.
Verified related county inmate guides
Use another county guide only when the arrest, transport or booking may have occurred outside Hendricks County.
Search nearby Boone County custody, jail services and court routes.
Open the Boone County inmate guideUse the Vigo County guide when a western Indiana transfer or arrest may be involved.
Open the Vigo County inmate guideBrowse additional Sheriff and inmate-search resources by county.
Open the county Sheriff directoryHendricks County inmate-search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Hendricks County?
Open the official Indiana County Jail Public Portal, select or confirm Hendricks County and search the person’s last name first. Add the first name only when needed. Open the possible match and verify the full name, prisoner or booking identifier, booking date, charges, bond and custody status.
Why is a recent Hendricks County arrest not showing online?
The person may still be processing, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different name format or may be held by another county or agency. Try a surname-only search, remove punctuation, confirm the arresting agency and call the jail at 317-745-9332 when same-day confirmation is important.
What number should I call for Hendricks County Jail?
The Sheriff’s administrative office number is 317-745-6269. The official Jail Division lists 317-745-9332 for jail and bond information 24 hours a day. Use the jail number for current custody, prisoner identification, bond and immediate jail-service questions.
How do I find a Hendricks County inmate’s court date?
Search Indiana MyCase using the case number from the inmate record whenever possible. If no case number appears, search the legal name and compare Hendricks County, the filing date and charge. The jail roster should not be treated as the final court schedule.
How do cash and commercial bonds work at Hendricks County Jail?
A cash bond generally requires the full bond amount and an indemnifier. A commercial bond uses a private bondsman and normally includes a nonrefundable percentage charged by that bondsman. Call 317-745-9332 first to confirm the current bond, correct Clerk or court, accepted payment and every outside hold.
How do I schedule a HomeWAV visit with a Hendricks County inmate?
Create a HomeWAV account using your correct identity information, select Hendricks County Jail and request the correct inmate. New visitor accounts are reviewed during weekday business hours. Onsite visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to approval and jail rules.
How do I send money to a Hendricks County inmate?
Use the jail-lobby kiosk or the official ConnectNetwork Hendricks County Jail Trust Fund service. Confirm that the person is still housed at the jail, match the exact inmate identity and choose Trust Fund rather than a HomeWAV visitation or communication balance.
How should I address mail to Hendricks County Jail?
Address personal mail with the inmate’s full name and prisoner ID number, followed by Post Office Box 87, Danville, Indiana 46122-0087. Put the sender’s complete name and address on both the envelope and the correspondence itself. Do not use a return-address label.
How do I request a Hendricks County Sheriff report or body-camera video?
Complete the Sheriff’s current public-record request form and identify the record with the case or crash number, incident date, approximate time, location and involved people. The published form lists separate fees for reports, photographs and body or dash-camera footage.
What should I do if an inmate leaves Hendricks County Jail?
Use Indiana VINE for available custody notifications, Indiana MyCase for the continuing court case, the Indiana Department of Correction locator for a state transfer and the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator only when federal custody is possible.
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