Putnamville Corrections Facility, In

Visiting at Putnamville Corrections Facility starts with ViaPath—you must register and get approved before scheduling any in-person or video visit. When picking a time slot, pay close attention to the time zone: all visit times on ViaPath are listed in Eastern Time. Video visits follow most regular visit rules, though some in-person dress standards don't apply. For video visitation, wear a shirt or blouse, bottoms, and appropriate undergarments. Hats and head coverings aren't allowed unless worn for religious reasons. Doing a video visit from home? Sign in 15 minutes early to test your connection. For on-site video visits, arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and bring a valid photo ID.

Communication at Putnamville Corrections Facility runs through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GettingOut/VisitNow) for messages and video visits. To send messages, schedule visits, or receive VisitNow requests, create a GettingOut account first. For fee-based video visits, you'll enter payment details—accepted methods include debit cards, charge cards, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards. Phone calls work differently: the incarcerated person must complete and sign an authorized telephone list with up to 20 approved names and numbers. Calls can be collect, prepaid collect/AdvancePay, or inmate-debit. Collect calls get billed monthly to the receiver through their phone carrier, and they can't be placed to cell phones, office phones, or hospital numbers.

Sending mail to someone at Putnamville Corrections Facility is straightforward once you know the rules. Religious items can't be mailed directly by friends and family—they must be purchased through the commissary and shipped by an approved vendor. Personal mail is typically opened and inspected for contraband, while legal mail gets different treatment and may only be opened with the inmate present. Like many Indiana facilities, Putnamville scans incoming personal mail and delivers electronic copies through kiosks or tablets rather than the original paper. Steer clear of prohibited items: cash, stickers, glitter, clipped material, and sexually explicit content. Mail that breaks the rules gets rejected or returned. To avoid delays, address your letter clearly with the inmate's full name and ID number, and don't forget your complete return address.

Putnamville Corrections Facility accepts mailed money orders for Trust Fund deposits. Include a completed deposit form and keep each money order to $300 or less—deposits go to ViaPath Financial Services for processing. The money goes into the inmate's trust fund account, which they use for commissary purchases like snacks, hygiene items, and other approved products. You can also add funds by phone using these toll-free lines: AdvancePay (800-483-8314), PIN Debit (855-706-2445), or Trust Fund (888-988-4768). Whichever method you choose, you'll need the inmate's name and facility ID. Payment types and posting times vary by channel.