Brown County Jail – Nashville, IN

Brown County Jail is located in Brown County, IN and is the main correctional facility for that area. Are you looking for somebody locked up in Brown County Jail? This guide gives you all about everything one might want to know about Brown County Jail,such as: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. How to post bail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information and records. And much more…

The chance of going to jail is a scary and stressful idea, not only for the person who gets locked up, but also that person’s family, friends, and loved ones. This guide is designed to give you all the information that you’ll need to make the process a lot easier. If you have a specific question, feel free to ask it, and please leave any comments or feedback that could help others is welcome.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is locked up and need to locate them?

Do you know a family member or friend that’s been arrested and you need to find out where they are?

To see who’s in jail at Brown County Jail you will need to click on their website and use the inmate search.

The Brown County Jail Inmate Search has information on persons currently in custody, including current status, bail amount, and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you can get info on anyone processed or released in the past 24 hours. Jail inmates are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You’ll be able to get their inmate information quicker if you enter their full name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If your friend or loved one is locked up at a different jail you should check our guide to other Indiana jails: Indiana County Jails

A mugshot, or booking picture, is the photograph that the police take when you get booked into jail. A mugshot is actually one frontal photo and a profile photo. Your full name and jail booking number will be on the photos, and they’re kept on file.

Mugshots of people who have been arrested can be searched on the website, or you can see them in person at the Brown County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you need to enter the inmate’s full name, and an arrest date, if you have it.

Want to get your mugshot erased from the Brown County Jail website? This can be tricky, as the mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a Petition to Expunge with the court. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, and will not be available to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot taken down, the different websites with mugshots, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Naturally, if you’re locked up, your primary thought is when and how to get out. After booking, a bail amount is set using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If you don’t get a bail set this can mean that you will either get released, pending trial, or you don’t get released while you wait for your court date.

If you do bail out of jail you must promise to be in court on your court date, and until then you won’t be allowed to leave the area.

Typically, a prisoner at Brown County Jail will earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and don’t cause any problems while in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be given work release detail. You will either have to stay the jail at the end of the day after work, or you could have the chance to move to a halfway house instead of jail.

Your bail is how much money that you will be required to pay to be released from jail until your court date. The amount you will be required to pay is dictated by the seriousness of your charges. You or someone you know will have to pay 10 percent of the total that was determined in order to get out of jail. If you don’t go to court, whoever posted your bail will lose all of the bail money.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you have to call the jail or the county courthouse. If know the pertinent information, such as name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you the bail amount. Also, you can check their bail amount and status on the jail website.

Having to get someone out of jail is never fun, but thankfully, it’s easy if you have the money. First, figure out if they have a “Cash Bond Only”. If this is the case, you can’t use a Bail Bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – the jail won’t accept checks. When you’ve paid bail, the person will be discharged. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If their bail has been set too high, or you can’t afford it, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. Bondsmen generally have a fee of 10-15% of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and sometimes have a minimum fee of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman is non-refundable and is typically cash only. If the bail is exceptionally high, the bondsman will in these cases ask to use your assets as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

To talk to a local bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a Bail Bondsman in Brown County

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Released On House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake procedure includes the following steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• You will have to answer some questions, like your legal name, street address, date of birth and contact person.
• Also, you will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be given an inmate number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will be taken from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• You will then be allowed to make a phone call in order to get in touch with a family member, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released shortly, you might be allowed to keep wearing street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be issued a jail jumpsuit.

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When you finally post bail, you will be allowed to leave jail. The discharge process may take anywhere from 10 minutes to all day long. In other words the faster you post bail, the faster you can get out of jail. It also depends on if you’ve been given a cash bond or if a judge must decide on the bail amount. For a minor offense, you will simply be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have served your sentence and have a discharge date, you should expect to get discharged in the morning.

for your arrest, or if you have to start a jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the rules and turn yourself into the authorities. If you have a warrant, report to the jail processing area, and tell someone that think that there is a warrant for your arrest. They will check their system to see if there are any outstanding local, state or federal arrest warrants out for you, and if there is one, you will be taken into jail custody. If it is for a jail sentence, go down to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order lists. Be sure that you are not late to report. Only bring things that are allowed when you go, such as a driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, and a official sentencing order.

The inmate have to give each visitor’s name to the jail in advance of any visit. Your visitor’s information will be entered into the log as an authorized visitor. Each visitor must provide identification. Any visitors arriving late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies frequently change, so make sure that you visit the jail site before you go to the jail to visit.

All phone calls from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are generally pricier than regular phone calls. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions on how often you can use the phone, but bear in mind that a long line can form at the phones, because everyone wants to use the phone, too. If you break the rules, phone privileges could be reduced or eliminated completely, as part of the punishment.

The Brown County Jail phone number is: 812-988-6655

All mail has to be sent using the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You cannot use any other method of mail or package delivery. Clearly print the name, inmate number, and the jail address on the letter that you send. Do not mail anything in a package, padded envelope, plastic bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail sent to inmates will be opened and read and inspected by the officers at the jail, and the mail will be returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Brown County Jail, use this address:

Brown County Jail
55 State Road 46 East
Nashville, IN 47448

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Brown County Jail
55 State Road 46 East
Nashville, IN 47448

The mail policy at Brown County Jail changes often, so you should double check the the Brown County Jail website before you send a letter to an inmate.

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If you get arrested, you have particular rights, one of these being that you have the right to request a lawyer. You don’t get to make many phone calls when you get arrested, so you would be wise to have a friend or relative find a lawyer when you talk to them. You might be asking yourself ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ While you are not required to have one, an attorney will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and guide you through the legal system in Brown County. The quicker you get an attorney working on your situation, the better off you’ll be.

To read more about this, read: How to Find an Attorney

If you can’t afford an attorney, you will be assigned a public defender. Also, the Public Defender’s Office has a number of staff such as private investigators, experts in forensics and social case workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are real attorneys who are members of the State Bar and are legally licensed to practice law.

Have you or someone you know had to use a Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

Brown County court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. Court records have a court case file containing a docket sheet and all of the documents and motions that have been filed in your case. You, and anyone else, can access the records and documents in your court case with the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

The Brown County Clerk of Court is an official part of the court who manages court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for any court participant who must be under oath, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All court records related to your court case are maintained at the Brown County Clerk of Court.

Court costs and court fees are the charges associated with your court case, such as filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you are low income and have a Public Defender, you may not have to pay them.

The Brown County court magistrate is the type of judge who presides on your court case. Magistrate judges do a number of things, like setting your bail amount, issuing warrants for arrest, and overseeing preliminary court hearings and detention hearings.

A pre-sentencing report is prepared with the defendant’s background information and as much detail about the arrestee’s life, which the magistrate judge will review when determining the sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be requested from the defendant, his or her family, and if necessary the victim. Be sure to remember that you can ask to have your own copy of this report before sentencing, and make sure that you correct any mistakes that it contains.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. There are several different options for sentencing, including community service and probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you could be taken into custody, right there in court, or you might be given a date that you are supposed to turn yourself into jail to do your time.

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Are you trying to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated, or has been an inmate in the past?

To do so, just go to the Brown County jail website, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Their approximate booking date.
• and their jail ID.

If you think that they are currently in jail, you should call the jail to find out.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant, you can check arrest warrants on the Brown County jail website or you are able to call the jail. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask one of the officers. Bear in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Brown County jail, on the phone, go there in person, or check online. An arrest is in the public record and the information is accessible to anyone.

A Civil Process is when you get served with legal papers, such as a court order. You can find these by getting in touch with the Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All registered sex offenders are registered and listed on a sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access sex offenders online, but bear in mind that you won’t get the exact address, but rather the address block that they live on.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. Court Records include a court case file containing a court docket and any documents and filings filed in your case. You are able to access your court records on the website, or at Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed.

Every state keeps a record of a person’s criminal background. These online databases are connected so you can track criminal histories from any other state. You are able to go to courthouse and inquire, or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a totally different state, you may have to pay for a more complete search.

A criminal records search you will get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for any crimes, which can include:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

If you do a criminal records check, in most cases won’t be able to see if someone has had any:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Any accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this kind of information, you will have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? How hard was it? Was your search online or did you have to call the courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that people look up criminal backgrounds and records, and your story may make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has their list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Brown County, the Brown County Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link

Brown County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in Brown County Jail is quite unpleasant, soon you will get used to the daily routine there. Expect an alarm for wake-up at about 6:00 AM, and then you’ll have roll call. Then you will eat breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast you will have to work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Brown County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Brown County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to inmates is always changing, so we suggest that you check the official website when you send funds to an inmate there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Brown County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Brown County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Brown County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated in this jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited a prisoner at this jail?

If you have, then please leave a comment below about it. Write about your experience because other people can find out what to expect.

What to write in what you write:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail, yard and pod layout and facility
• Staff and guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why were you locked up? How did the guards treat you? How was life in jail? What were the other inmates like? How has this experience impacted your life?

Tell Your Story

Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Are you trying to talk to an inmate you met while you were incarcerated? Leave a message for them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Brown County Jail Website
Brown County Jail Inmate Search Link
Brown County Jail Mugshots
Brown County Jail Bail Amount Link

Brown County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Brown County Jail Mail Policy
Locate an inmate at Brown County Jail
Brown County Jail Warrant Inquiry Link
Brown County Jail Arrest Inquiry
Send Money to an Inmate at Brown County Jail
Brown County Jail Employment


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