Dearborn County Jail

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Visitation

  • Remote video visits cost $0.20 per minute, per an independent listing.
  • Remote visitation hours are 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day, and each inmate is allowed unlimited visits per day, per an independent listing.

Communication

  • Chirping charges the inmate a $4 monthly service fee and $0.10 for each inbound or outbound text, per an independent listing. The five free automated messages allowed each day during the first three days with the device are introductory messages, not free ordinary conversations.
  • Use Inmate Sales for phone setup. DDVending handles commissary funds and purchases through a separate process.
  • For help with Dearborn County Jail’s phone, messaging or tablet policies, call 812-537-8719.

Sending Commissary

  • When buying a gift voucher, you must review the terms and conditions on the second page and check the acceptance box, or the transaction will not complete.

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Facility Info

You can contact the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office at 812-537-3431 for general questions about Dearborn County Jail. Its official website is https://www.dearborncountysheriff.org/. The Sheriff's Office contact address is 301 W High St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Office contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Confirm office hours before you travel.

Visitation

You can arrange a remote video visit with someone at Dearborn County Jail through Inmate Sales without traveling to the jail. You need an internet-connected device with a camera and speaker. For a browser-based visit, use Chrome or Edge. Register with Inmate Sales and find Dearborn County Jail. Then select “New Purchase,” choose the jail and the “Remote” visit product, enter your personal information and purchase minutes. Schedule your visit after purchasing minutes. Remote visits cost $0.20 per minute and run from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, per an independent listing. Confirm the rate and hours with the jail before paying. For Inmate Sales questions, call 877-998-5678. For help with jail visitation policies, rules or guidelines, call 812-537-8719.

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Mail & Letters

You can send a personal letter in an envelope through the US Postal Service. Address it with the recipient’s full name and inmate ID number, followed by Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center, 301 West High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Include your full name and complete return address on the envelope: your street address, city, state and ZIP code. Use a street address rather than a PO Box. Blue or black ink is recommended.

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Communication

To start receiving calls from Dearborn County Jail, register with Inmate Sales online or by calling 877-998-5678. Calling options include collect calls, PIN Debit and calling cards. Chirping is the jail’s Inmate Sales texting service. Incoming Chirps appear as normal texts on your cell phone, and ongoing conversations depend on available funds on the inmate’s device. Register and add messaging funds to support the conversation. Messages are permanently recorded and seen by staff, and may be used against the inmate in court. To stop receiving an inmate’s Chirps, reply STOP. Tablet access is available through monthly rental or limited-time use. To rent a tablet, register with Inmate Sales; a full month is charged even for partial-month use. Tablets are not directly connected to the internet, but offer calls, fee-based text and picture messaging, education and support resources. Tablet calls cost the same as unit-phone calls and remain recorded and monitored.

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Common Questions

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What equipment do I need for a remote video visit?

You need an internet-connected device with a camera and speaker. If you visit through a browser, use Chrome or Edge.

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How do I schedule a remote visit at Dearborn County Jail?

Register with Inmate Sales and find Dearborn County Jail. Select “New Purchase,” choose the jail and the “Remote” visit product, then enter your personal information and purchase minutes. After that, schedule your visit through Inmate Sales.

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Whom can I call for help with video visitation?

For questions about Inmate Sales, call 877-998-5678. For help with jail visitation policies, rules or guidelines, call Dearborn County Jail at 812-537-8719.

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What address should I use for a personal letter?

Address your letter to the recipient’s full name and inmate ID number, followed by Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center, 301 West High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.

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What sender details must I put on the envelope?

Include your full name, street address, city, state and ZIP code on the envelope. Use a street address for your return address, not a PO Box.

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How can I get the recipient’s inmate ID number?

If you cannot find the person’s jail ID or booking number online, call Dearborn County Jail at 812-537-8719. Inmate information is available by phone around the clock.

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