Crawford County Jail Roster Overview
The official custody lookup for Crawford County Jail is the Public Safety Cloud and JailTracker roster linked from the Crawford County Sheriff's Department homepage. The sheriff site labels the link "Inmate Search" and describes it as the place to see the most recent bookings into the jail. That wording matters. It points to recent county jail bookings, not every past arrest and not every person ever charged in Crawford County.
Crawford County Jail is the only local detention facility identified in the official sources reviewed. It holds people arrested by local agencies, people committed by Crawford County courts, pretrial detainees, and local sentenced jail inmates. A person sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction may remain on the county roster for a short period while awaiting transfer, but the state locator becomes the main record path after IDOC takes custody. Federal and immigration custody are separate systems.
Crawford County Sheriff Records Contact
The Crawford County sheriff contact page gives the phone routing and office hours used when the jail roster is unavailable or a booking detail must be confirmed. The screenshot below is from the official Crawford County Sheriff's Department contact page.
Use the jail extension or the direct jail number for custody questions. Administrative office hours are separate from the 24-hour phone availability for dispatch, jail, and deputies.
Use the Crawford County Jail Roster
Start with the official roster when the person was recently arrested in Crawford County or may still be held at the jail. The roster is a browser-based application, and the research capture saw a loading error in a text browser. A modern browser and a refresh may be needed before deciding the roster is down.
- Open the sheriff-linked JailTracker roster for Crawford County.
- Enter the last name, then add first name if the search screen allows it.
- Use current or released search controls if they appear, and complete any captcha prompt.
- Open the inmate profile rather than relying only on a result row.
- Read booking date, charges, bond, holds, court fields, and release status together.
- Call the jail if the record is missing, unclear, or tied to a release deadline.
Roster charges are booking charges. The formal court charge may differ after the Crawford County Prosecutor reviews the case and files an information or other charging document. For the court side, search MyCase or use the clerk. For booking photos tied to current custody, see the Crawford County jail mugshots page.
Crawford County Roster Search Fields
The roster field inventory comes from the JailTracker/Public Safety Cloud client model and the official sheriff link. Exact screen labels can change because the system is configurable by agency. These are the Crawford County search concepts documented in the research file.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgencyName / agency route | URL parameter | Yes by link | The official route includes Crawford_County_IN. |
| Last Name | Text | Unspecified | Client includes lastNameSearchText and LastName. |
| First Name | Text | Unspecified | Used to narrow a name search when the field appears. |
| Offender Name Search | Model/search text | Unspecified | Client includes OffenderNameSearch and SearchByNameModel. |
| Search Type | Option/control | Unspecified | May control current or released record logic. |
| Released Since | Option/value | Optional if displayed | May support released searches when enabled. |
| Captcha | Image and text | Conditional | Client includes captcha validation fields. |
Crawford County Inmate Profile Fields
A profile can include several record types in one screen. The booking section comes from jail intake. The charges section can include arrest codes, charge descriptions, offense dates, and case numbers. Bond and hold fields tell whether a person might be released locally or kept for another agency. A court date on the roster is useful, but it should be checked against MyCase or the clerk because jail entries can change fast.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | First, middle, and last name fields used to identify the person. |
| Booking identifiers | Arrest number, booking number display, jacket number display, or offender key if enabled. |
| Original book date/time | When the person was entered into the jail system. |
| Final release date/time | Release timing if the agency enables released display. |
| Arresting agency | The agency tied to the arrest or booking entry. |
| Charges | Charge description, arrest code, level, status, court date, case number, warrant number, and counts when shown. |
| Bond | Bond type, bond amount, fine amount, and related charge-grid bond fields. |
| Holds | Hold type, reason, date, expiration, contact agency, phone, or sentence fields. |
| Image | JailTracker has image fields, though Crawford public display must be verified on a live profile. |
Crawford County Inmate Records Fallbacks
If the roster does not load or no record appears, use the fallback chain rather than assuming the person is not in custody. Call the sheriff at (812) 338-2802 and use Jail Ext. 2, or call the jail and visitation number, (812) 338-4880. The contact page says dispatch, jail, and deputies are available by phone 24/7, while administration is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For records not shown online, make an Indiana Access to Public Records Act request to the sheriff. The published office address is 715 Judicial Plaza Drive, Suite 138, English, IN 47118. The current site lists jhowell@crawfordcounty.in.gov, and the older official site lists fax (812) 338-3500. Ask for the specific booking record, jail log entry, booking photo, or arrest information. Do not ask the sheriff for the official court file. That comes from MyCase or the Crawford County Clerk.
Note: A no-match result can mean transfer, release, spelling mismatch, system downtime, or a custody level outside the county jail.
Crawford County Jail vs State Prison
Crawford County inmate records split by custody level. The county jail roster covers local custody. The Indiana DOC locator covers sentenced state custody. BOP covers sentenced federal custody. ICE ODLS covers immigration detention. Indiana VINE and SAVIN are notification tools and should not be read as a complete case file.
| Custody | Where to Look | What It Does Not Cover |
|---|---|---|
| County jail pretrial or local sentence | Crawford County JailTracker roster | State prison records after IDOC transfer |
| Sentenced state prisoner | Indiana DOC incarcerated search | New local arrests still in county jail |
| Federal sentenced inmate | BOP inmate locator | Federal pretrial custody under USMS |
| Immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator System | Ordinary county jail booking records |
| Custody alerts | Indiana SAVIN and Indiana VINE | Full booking reports or official court documents |
Crawford County Jail Contact Card
The jail and sheriff administration are in the Crawford County Judicial Complex. The sheriff contact page says the administrative office is to the right when entering the building, marked by the sheriff's star on the window. Use the roster first for routine searches, then call for urgent custody confirmation, visitation scheduling, or a records route.
Crawford County Jail
715 Judicial Plaza Drive
English, IN 47118
(812) 338-2802 main
Jail/visitation: (812) 338-4880
Admin hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Crawford County Jail Visitation Records
Visitation rules can affect inmate record searches because a person must be confirmed in custody before a visit is scheduled. Crawford County publishes a very specific in-person schedule. Visits are 30 minutes, one visit per inmate per week, and scheduling is first-come, first-served based on calls received before noon on Wednesday. Visitors must be on the inmate's visitation list.
| Type | Schedule / Length | How to Schedule | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-person visit | Wednesday, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm; 30 minutes | Call before noon Wednesday at (812) 338-4880 | One visit per inmate per week; up to three adults or teens 15+ with valid ID. |
| Children | First Wednesday of each month only | Same scheduling call | Children must come with an adult; number allowed is subject to jail staff discretion. |
| Video visitation | Through CPC and InmateSales | Create or use an InmateSales account | Account, clear photo, valid ID, device, and facility policy apply. |
| Attorney visits | Not published locally | Call the jail or court | Do not assume the public visit schedule applies to counsel visits. |
Crawford County Inmate Mail and Money
The official inmate information page gives the mail, phone, texting, video, and money rules. Mail goes to the inmate name at P.O. Box 220, English, IN 47118. Incoming mail is screened. No colored ink or pictures are allowed, although crayon-colored pictures are accepted. Plain cards are allowed, but glitter, layers, pockets, vulgar material, and nude material are not. Books must be softback and mailed from Amazon.
| Service | Official Path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voice phone time | InmateSales | Prepaid phone time; inmates cannot receive return calls through CPC. |
| Chirp texting | InmateSales | Sheriff page lists $0.10 per incoming and outgoing message. |
| Video visits | Combined Public Communications / InmateSales | Account and valid ID required under vendor rules. |
| Commissary deposit online | JailATM | Fee not published by sheriff; check transaction screen. |
| Commissary deposit onsite | Front entrance kiosk at Judicial Plaza | Cash and cards accepted per sheriff page. |
| Mail deposit | Money order or cashier's check | No two-party or personal checks. |
Crawford County Roster Terms
Short jail terms can change how a record should be read. A hold is a jail flag tied to another case, warrant, agency, probation, parole, transfer, or sentence. A detainer is another agency's request that may keep the person in custody. Classification is the jail's housing and safety assessment. A personal recognizance bond is release on promise and conditions, not a cash payment. A disposition is the court outcome, not the initial arrest charge.
For court events after booking, search Crawford County court records after a jail arrest. Court charges, hearings, dispositions, warrants, and expungement status are court-record questions. The jail roster is strongest for custody and booking facts.