South Bend County Jail

Visiting someone at South Bend County Jail? You'll need to schedule either a video or in-person visit through the facility's online sign-in system — bookings are confirmed instantly. Schedule at least 48 hours ahead but no more than 72 hours out. Your reservation isn't valid until staff approve both you and the inmate. The person who scheduled the visit must be the one who shows up. Children must be accompanied by the parent or guardian who confirmed the appointment. Your reservation covers only the specific inmate listed — multiple inmates can't share a single terminal, and violations can lead to permanent loss of visitation privileges. Follow the St. Joseph County dress code. Prohibited conduct ends the visit immediately without a refund. Check the facility page for current hours and any COVID-related onsite limits.

Planning a remote visit with someone at South Bend County Jail? All scheduled internet/remote visits are monitored and recorded for the full scheduled timeframe. You can't record audio or video yourself — that includes third-party communications or posting/streaming on social media. Stow your phone before connecting; displaying or using a cellular device during the visit isn't allowed. Desktop and laptop users need the GTL VisBridge desktop application. Log into your visitor account and run the Internet Visit Tester at least 10 minutes before your scheduled visit. On a phone or tablet? Use the VisMobile app instead. Create your account and test your device/connection ahead of time to avoid missing your visit.

Inmates at South Bend County Jail have commissary/trust accounts that can receive deposits from family and friends. These funds cover commissary items, phone time, and other approved purchases. You can add money online, through a mobile app, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk (some facilities also accept mailed money orders). Have the inmate's name and facility ID ready — the system will prompt you for that information. Payment types and posting times depend on which deposit method you choose. Run into problems with a deposit or commissary purchase? Contact the vendor's customer service at 702-829-3001.

For general questions, call South Bend County Jail at 574-245-6500. Know what you need? The jail has division-level lines that can save time: non-emergency dispatch at 574-235-9611, booking desk at 574-245-6518, Jail Division at 574-245-6501, and Administration at 574-245-6540. For leadership-level concerns, email Warden Andrew Finn at afinn@sjcpd.org or Assistant Warden Rachel Zawistowski at rzawistowski@sjcpd.org. Route your question to the correct department (records, booking, administration) for the fastest resolution. For emergencies, call 911.