Bartholomew County Jail, IN

Facility-specific mail rules for Bartholomew County Jail weren't available in the sources we reviewed, so confirm the current mailing address and any special requirements before sending anything. Most jails open and inspect incoming personal mail for contraband. Legal mail typically gets different treatment—if inspected, it's opened in the inmate's presence. Many Indiana jails now scan personal letters and deliver them electronically through a kiosk or tablet, meaning your loved one may receive a digital copy rather than the original paper. Items commonly rejected include cash, stickers, glitter, newspaper clippings, and sexually explicit material. Rejected mail may be returned or simply not delivered. For the official address and contact details, check the county department listings and include as much identifying information as possible when you reach out.

Making payments connected to Bartholomew County Jail matters? Start by identifying the right payment type. Child support goes in the courthouse drop box on 3rd Street—CASH ONLY (no checks or cards). Criminal and judgment/restitution payments can also go in that drop box; include the cause number and payment category, and use cash or a money order. Online options exist too. Pay criminal fines and fees through the MyCase system by searching with a cause number or name (a convenience fee applies). Traffic tickets go through the Indiana courts ticket payment site using the UTT ticket number or name, also with a convenience fee. You can also use PayGOV Mobile: select

Start with the task you're trying to handle. For a marriage license, begin the application through the Indiana Courts portal, then call the Bartholomew County Clerk at 812-379-1600 to schedule a 15-minute appointment to finalize and receive your license. Licenses are issued in person at 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN. The same number works for questions about appointments or records. For other county departments, check the county's department listings page for current phone, fax, and address details—and be specific in your message. If you're contacting the jail or county offices, identify the correct division and have the person's full name plus any known aliases ready.

The Bartholomew County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses by appointment only. Each appointment lasts 15 minutes, with slots available Tuesdays and Thursdays at set morning and afternoon times. You'll pick up your license at the Clerk's office, but the Clerk doesn't perform marriage ceremonies. For public records, use the Clerk's Public Information Request form. Requests are only accepted when you have a cause or case number and the item is an electronic document—staff will email the materials to you. Looking for older records? Many historical record books were transferred to the Indiana State Archives in August 2017. The Clerk's office no longer performs genealogy searches or background checks. Rules can change, so check the Clerk's official materials before you go.