White County Jail, Monticello, IN

Visits at White County Jail are in-person but non-contact—no contact visits allowed. Each visit lasts 20 minutes and can include up to three adults (18+). Bringing children? Plan for the first and third weekends of the month only. On those weekends, visits can include up to two adults and three children. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before visiting. That list can hold up to six adults, and changes are processed on the first of each month. Register through the state visitation portal, wait for facility clearance, then follow the jail's scheduling rules.

White County Jail enforces strict mail guidelines, so check the facility's rules before sending anything. Personal mail is typically opened and inspected for contraband, while legal mail gets different handling—it usually isn't read when privacy protections apply. Many Indiana facilities now scan personal mail and deliver it electronically through kiosks or tablets. When scanning is used, the original may be destroyed or kept with inmate property rather than returned. To help your mail get delivered, address the envelope clearly with the inmate's full name and ID, and always include a return address. Commonly prohibited items include stickers, glitter, cash, clippings, and sexually explicit material.

For immediate danger in White County, call 9-1-1. This line is for emergencies only—not routine questions. The Sheriff's Department defines emergencies broadly: crimes in progress, recent crimes where a suspect may still be nearby, medical emergencies, fires, serious traffic accidents, suspicious activity, shootings, stabbings, natural disasters, and other major incidents. When you call, share as much information as you can. Be ready to answer the "six W's" that communications officers use to assess the situation. For non-emergency questions, check the sheriff's website to find the right division contact (records, booking, medical, etc.)—you'll usually get faster help that way. The department also posts community updates, like the Monon Food Fest (June 3) and the White County Fair (July 22–27).

White County Jail publishes a downloadable Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures handbook covering facility rules and day-to-day procedures—especially useful for visitors and families. The jail houses state prisoners of both sexes, and most people held there are pre-trial detainees. The facility notes that pre-trial detainees retain most constitutional rights and that punitive treatment of them is prohibited under the 14th Amendment. Key departmental leaders include Sheriff Bill Brooks, Assistant Jail Commander Shirley Loges, and Chief Deputy David Roth. For routine arrival and visitation details, use the official publication and intake paperwork, and check for updates.