How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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Mail to Bartholomew County Jail goes through TextBehind and gets delivered digitally via the HomeWAV kiosk. That means the envelope has to be addressed exactly right—or it won't make it through.
Sending mail through TextBehind to someone at Bartholomew County Jail? Leave out legal mail, cash, gift cards, and any checks or money orders. Double-check that your envelope includes all required sender and inmate details—incomplete envelopes get rejected and tossed unopened.
Since October 14, 2022, Bartholomew County Jail has used TextBehind (through HomeWAV) to handle all inmate mail. That's why your letter takes a detour out of state before the person you're writing to can read it.
Use the county department listings to confirm the jail’s current mailing address. When you contact the department, provide as much detail as possible so your mail is routed correctly.
Commonly prohibited items include cash, stickers, glitter, newspaper clippings, and sexually explicit material. If something isn’t allowed, the mail may be rejected or returned.
Maybe not—many facilities scan incoming personal mail and deliver a digital copy to a kiosk or tablet. Check with the facility (using the county department listings) to confirm whether they scan mail and what happens to the originals.
Bartholomew County handles marriage license applications by appointment. Start online, then call to book a short in-person visit—the whole process is straightforward.
Making a payment on a Bartholomew County case? The right method depends on what you're paying—child support, fines and fees, traffic tickets, or restitution. Here's how to use each option so your payment doesn't get delayed or credited to the wrong account.
Getting a marriage record or court document from Bartholomew County? Your fastest route depends on two things: whether you have a cause/case number and whether the document can be emailed. Here's how to set up your request to avoid delays.
