Switzerland County Jail – Vevay, IN

Switzerland County Jail is located in Switzerland County and is the correctional facility for the area. Looking for somebody in jail at Switzerland County Jail? This page will tell you about everything related to Switzerland County Jailsuch as the following: How to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Posting bail. Intake procedures and booking. Switzerland County court information. And much more…

The prospect of going to jail is a scary thought, not only for the person who gets locked up, but also that person’s family, friends, and loved ones. The goal of this guide is to offer information and advice you need to make getting locked up easier. If you have a specific question, just ask it, and also any comments or feedback that could help other people in the same situation would be appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend in jail and need to find out where they are?

Has somebody who has been arrested and you need to find them?

To see who’s in jail at Switzerland County Jail you need to visit their link and do an inmate lookup.

The Switzerland County Jail Inmate Search is a list of people who have been arrested and are in jail, including custody status, bail amount (if applicable), and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you can get information about anybody arrested and booked or released within the last 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed alphabetically by last name. You can locate the information quicker if you enter the arrestee’s full name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If the inmate you are looking for might be at another county jail you will want to check our guide to other Indiana jails: Indiana County Jails Directory

A mugshot, also known as a jail booking picture, is a photograph that the police take during jail intake processing. A mugshot is actually one and a side-view photo. Your name and intake number will be on the mugshot, and they will be stored.

Mugshots of Switzerland County Jail inmates can be found on the website, or you can see them in person at the Switzerland County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you need to enter the prisoner’s legal name, and an arrest date.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to get your mugshot taken down from the Switzerland County Jail site? This is difficult, as your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot removed you need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, and will not be accessible. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot taken down, the various mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Once you’re arrested and put in jail, your main thought is about getting out. After you’ve been booked, a bail amount will be determined by the magistrate. If there is no bail set this may mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you are required to agree to be in court on your court date, and you must not travel out of the county.

Usually, inmates in the Switzerland County Jail are given an early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and area a good inmate while in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you might be given work release detail. You will be required to stay the jail every day after work, or you may be permitted to move to a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Bail is how much money that you will be required to pay to be released from jail pending trial. The amount you will be required to pay is determined by the seriousness of your charges. Someone will have to post 10 percent of the total amount set in order to be released from jail. If you don’t show up for your court date, the person that paid your bail will lose all of the bail money.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail need to call the Switzerland County Jail or the County Courthouse. If you’ve got the pertinent information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will tell you the bail amount. Also, you can check their bail amount and status online.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but thankfully, its very simple to do. To start with, you need to find out if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only”. If so, you can’t get a Bail Bondsman. Cash only – they won’t accept a check. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the inmate will be released into your care. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, you will get this money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you can’t afford it, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually charge you a fee of 10-15% of the bail amount, and in most cases charge a minimum charge of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman is non-refundable and the bondsman only accepts cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bondsman might ask to use assets as collateral for the bond.

To contact a bail bondsman click here: Find a Bail Bondsman in Switzerland County

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

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The intake process includes each of the following steps:

• They’ll put you in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• First, must answer a bunch of questions, like what is your full name, address, date of birth and an emergency contact person.
• You will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will be taken away from you and will be stored until you are released.
• You will get to use the telephone in order to contact a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you are expected to be released shortly, you might get to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, if not you will be given a jail jumpsuit.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get released from jail. This process will take anywhere from 10 minutes to hours or even all day long. So, the faster you post bail, the quicker you will get released. How quickly you get discharged might depend on whether or not you’ve got a cash bond amount or if the judge needs to decide on your bail amount. For minor offenses, you will get booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a date of your release, you should plan to be discharged between 9am and noon.

issued for your arrest, or if you must start a jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the law and turn yourself in. If it is for a warrant, go to the jail, and let them know that you think there may be a warrant out for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if they verify that there is a warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, go to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Be sure to only bring allowed items when you go to jail, for example your driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as the sentencing order from court.

The inmate must provide each visitor’s name to the jail in advance. Your visitors will be entered in a log of visitors for the inmate. Each and every visitor must provide proof of identification. Anyone arriving late or that is not on the visitation list will be turned away.
Jail visitation policies frequently change, so it would be wise to double-check the official site before you try to visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. These phone calls are usually pricier than phone calls made at home. There are certain restrictions about when and how often you can use the phone, but you should keep in mind that there are a limited number of phones, so all the inmates must share phone time. If you break the jail rules, your ability to use the phone might get cut back or cut altogether.

Phone Number: 812-427-3636

Any mail that you send to an inmate is required to be sent using the US Postal Service. You must not use any other method of mail or package delivery. You have to clearly write or type the prisoner’s name, inmate ID, and jail address on the letter. Don’t mail anything in a box or package, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. All mail that you send to inmates is opened and reviewed by the staff, and the mail will be returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

The mailing address for Switzerland County Jail is:

Switzerland County Jail
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Switzerland County Jail
405 Liberty Street
Vevay, IN 47043

The Switzerland County Jail mail policy can change, so check the site before you send a letter to an inmate.

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If you have been arrested, you should know you still have rights, and an important one is that you have the right to request a lawyer. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so it is important to get a friend or family member to locate a lawyer for you. You might be asking yourself ‘why do I need a lawyer?’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal defense attorney can advise you of your rights, look after your best interests and help you understand the complicated court system that you are now faced with. The sooner you get an attorney working on your situation, the better your chances.

For more information about how to find an attorney, click: How to Find a Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. The Public Defender Office is staffed by independent investigators, forensics experts and social case workers. Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers that are members of the State Bar and are legally licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you or someone you know had to use a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? What was your experience?

Switzerland County court records are public records. Court records include a case file with a sheet called a docket sheet and all documents that have been filed in your case. You have the ability to access court records using the website, or at the Clerk of Court.

A Clerk of Court is a member of the court that maintains the records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and read the jury’s verdict. All records associated with your case are available at the Switzerland County Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are the fees and charges from your case, which include filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you are low income and have a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees.

The Switzerland County magistrate is the type of judge who presides over your court case. Magistrates are judges that do several different things, which include setting your bail amount, issuing arrest warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over first court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is prepared to include information about your background and details of the arrestee’s life, which the magistrate will review when determining your sentence. Information and personal details will be gathered from the person on trial, his or her family members, and, if applicable, the victim. Bear in mind that you can ask to receive your own copy of the pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, so you have the opportunity to review it for accuracy and completeness, and correct any mistakes.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, ranging from 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 might get taken into custody, right there in court, or you could get a date that you are supposed to turn yourself into jail to do your time.

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Do you want to find out if someone is incarcerated in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

This is pretty easy to do, simply just query the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• The inmate’s name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can also call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can access court records on the Switzerland County jail website or call the court directly. This requires a first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. You should know that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, in person, or look online. Arrest records are a matter of public record and the information is accessible by the public.

A Civil Process is when someone has been served with papers, like court orders. You can access civil process orders by contacting the Switzerland County Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All convicted sex offenders have to be listed and registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You are able to see this information online, but you should know that you won’t get the actual address, but only the address block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records. These records include a case file that contains a docket sheet and any of the filings and documents filed in the case. You are able to access the court records on their website, or at the clerk’s office of the court where the case was filed.

Every state maintains records of people’s criminal past. These online databases are connected so you can track criminal convictions from any other state. Go to the Switzerland County Courthouse and check in person or you can check the website. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and in the event that it was in a completely different state, you might have to pay for a more comprehensive search.

When you look up someone’s criminal record you are able to get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

If you do a criminal records check, you generally will not see if they have had any moving violations, like:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

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

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to call the local courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that people search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your feedback could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Switzerland County,The Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that serving a jail sentence in Switzerland County Jail is quite unpleasant, eventually you will get accustomed to the daily routine there. Inmates get an alarm for wake-up at about 6:00AM, and next they’ll do roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 process for sending money to Switzerland County Jail inmates changes, so visit the site before you send money to an inmate.


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

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Switzerland County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 at Switzerland County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate there?

If yes, then please write your review about it. Write down what you experienced so others will know what to expect.

What to include in what you write:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail, yard and pod facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Food and commissary
• Visitors
• Other Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Gang activity
• Prisoner activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has a story to tell. Why were you locked up? Did you experience fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? Tell us about the other inmates. How has this experience impacted your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you meet some cool folks in jail? Trying to send a message to a person you met in jail? Leave a message for them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Switzerland County Jail Link
Switzerland County Jail Inmate Search Link
View Switzerland County Jail Mugshots
Switzerland County Jail Bail Link

Switzerland County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Switzerland County Jail Jail Mail Link
Find an inmate at Switzerland County Jail
Switzerland County Warrants
Switzerland County Jail Arrests
Send Money to an Inmate at Switzerland County Jail
Switzerland County Jail Employment


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