Noble County Jail, IN

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210 S 7th StAlbion, IN, 46701

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • A, B, C, F, and G housing blocks have visitation Monday–Thursday 8:30–11:00 a.m., with the last scheduled visit at 10:30 a.m.
  • Inmates may have at most three visitors per week and split visits are not allowed.
  • Only visitors listed on an inmate’s Approved Visitors' List (space for five) may visit; changes to the list are allowed once every 180 days.

Communication

  • Messages cannot be delivered to inmates; U.S. mail is delivered through USPS at the jail’s mail pass.
  • Phones are available for inmates to place outgoing calls only.
  • Commissary is available to inmates with funds and is passed once per week.

Mail & Letters

  • Only paperback books shipped directly from the publisher or a bookstore are allowed; hardcover books are prohibited.
  • No other package items will be accepted for inmates through the mail.
  • Medications must be in a bottle labeled with the inmate’s name, prescribing doctor, and dosage and will be verified by jail medical staff.

Sending Money

  • Send money orders payable to the inmate to Noble County Jail, PO Box 22, Albion, IN 46701 to have funds credited to their account.
  • The jail does not accept cash or personal checks mailed for inmate account deposits; use money orders for mailed deposits.
  • Commissary is available once per week for inmates who have funds.

Contact Info

  • Noble County Jail phone number: (260) 636-6404.
  • The Noble County Sheriff's Department and the jail maintain separate administrative contact lines, including a dedicated jail number.
  • Mail Developmental Disabilities Registration forms to Noble County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 22, Albion, IN 46701.

Facility Info

  • Inmates at Noble County Jail are served three meals per day prepared by the facility kitchen staff.
  • At booking, inmates may keep plain white underpants, plain white socks, and plain white bras; colored items and under‑wire bras are prohibited.
  • The jail staffs two on‑duty chaplains who are available 24/7 and the facility offers weekly religious services and bible study.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visiting times at Noble County Jail depend on housing block. A, B, C, F, and G blocks have visitation Monday–Thursday from 8:30–11:00 a.m., with the last visit scheduled at 10:30 a.m. When someone is booked, they fill out an Approved Visitors' List with space for five people—only those listed can visit. Inmates get three visitors per week maximum, split visits aren't allowed, and list changes happen only once every 180 days. Bring a U.S. government-issued photo ID. Minors under 18 can visit only as immediate family with an approved adult, plus documents proving the relationship; anyone over 15 also needs a U.S. government ID. Leave weapons, smoking materials, electronics, purses, backpacks, food, drinks, and cameras at home—items won't be accepted unless pre-approved. Show up under the influence and you'll be arrested.

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Communication

Staying in touch with someone at Noble County Jail means using mail and outgoing calls. The jail won't deliver messages directly to inmates; U.S. mail sent through USPS gets distributed during the facility's mail pass. Inmates can place outgoing calls—you can't call in to reach them directly. Commissary runs once per week for inmates with funds on their account. No money? The jail provides basic hygiene items and letter-writing supplies to indigent inmates. For electronic options like video visits or messaging, expect third-party vendors, account setup, monitoring and recording, and facility-specific fees. Check the vendor and facility pages before adding money.

Mail & Letters

Sending mail to someone at Noble County Jail? Keep it simple and follow the item rules. Paperback books are allowed only when shipped directly from the publisher or a bookstore—hardcovers aren't permitted. The jail doesn't accept other package items through the mail, so stick to what's explicitly allowed. Medication must be in a bottle labeled with the inmate's name, prescribing doctor, and dosage; jail medical staff will verify it. Religious materials and symbols can be left at the jail and given to an inmate if staff determine they're safe. Expect staff to inspect incoming personal mail for contraband. Legal mail is handled differently, and some facilities use mail-scanning systems that deliver letters electronically.

Sending Money

Noble County Jail accepts mailed money orders to fund an inmate's trust/commissary account. Send a money order payable to the inmate to Noble County Jail, PO Box 22, Albion, IN 46701. Don't mail cash or personal checks. The account covers commissary purchases, phone time, and other approved expenses. Some facilities offer additional deposit options like online, phone, or kiosk—availability and posting times vary, so follow Noble County Jail's current instructions before sending money. Include the inmate's full name and any required ID details so funds credit correctly. Commissary runs once per week for inmates with funds, and indigent inmates receive basic hygiene and letter-writing items.

Common Questions

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If I step out of the visitation area during my visit, can I come back in?

No. If you leave the visitation area, you won’t be permitted back into visitation.

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Are contact visits allowed at Noble County Jail?

No. Contact visits are not allowed at Noble County Jail.

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What happens if I arrive at visitation under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

You'll be arrested and charged with Public Intoxication if you show up under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Can messages be delivered to inmates at Noble County Jail?

No. Noble County Jail does not deliver messages to inmates; mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service is distributed during the facility’s mail pass.

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How do inmates get hygiene and writing supplies if they cannot afford commissary?

Commissary is passed once per week for inmates who have funds. If an inmate lacks funds, the jail provides required hygiene items and letter-writing supplies to indigent inmates.

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Can inmates make phone calls from Noble County Jail and how do phone systems typically work?

Yes. Inmates can place outgoing calls, but you can't call in to reach them directly. Phone service runs through a vendor, may require approved contacts, and calls are often monitored. Set up any needed vendor account and confirm costs before adding funds.

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Noble County Jail (IN) schedules visitation for the A, B, C, F, and G housing units Monday–Thursday mornings. Visiting hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the last scheduled visit beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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