How to Get on an Inmate's Approved Visitors' List at Noble County Jail

At Noble County Jail, visitation approval starts with the inmate’s Approved Visitors’ List. Only people listed on that form can be approved to visit that specific inmate, so if you show up and you’re not on the list, you can be turned away even if you’re immediate family.

Here's the good news: the process starts automatically. Every inmate fills out the Approved Visitors' List when they're booked. From there, approval depends on who the inmate includes and whether the information is complete and legible.

Space is limited. The form only has room for five (5) visitors total, so your loved one has to choose carefully. If more than five people want to visit, someone will need to wait until a change is allowed and a spot opens up.

Changes take time, too. Inmates can only update their Approved Visitors' List once every 180 days during their incarceration. That means it's best to pick the five names carefully upfront - swapping people in and out isn't something that can happen week to week.

1. Ask the inmate who’s on their list right now - Since only listed people can be approved to visit, start by confirming whether your name is already included.
2. Make sure your information is entered correctly the first time - The inmate completes the Approved Visitors’ List upon incarceration, so early accuracy matters.
3. If you’re not listed, plan around the 180-day rule - Inmates can request changes to the approved Visitors’ List only once every 180 days during incarceration, so you’ll want to find out when the next change window is before expecting to be added.

Problems

• ✓ The inmate lists more than five people - the form only has space for five (5) visitors.
• ✓ The form isn’t filled out fully or clearly - incomplete or illegible information can be marked off the list, and that visitor won’t be approved or added to the visitation file.

Questions about the Approved Visitors' List or whether someone can be approved? Call the jail directly at (260) 636-6404. You can also reach the Noble County Sheriff's Department at (260) 636-2182.