Wells County Jail Roster Overview
The Wells County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at 1615 W. Western Avenue in Bluffton. The jail information page states that the facility was built in 1985 and houses 98 inmates. The sheriff page lists Sheriff Scott Holliday, Jail Commander Karen Thompson, and Jail Matron Krista Markley. Administrative office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, and the main sheriff and jail phone number is 260-824-3426.
The online Wells County inmate lookup channel is the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, often called INjail. It is a county jail portal, not an Indiana Department of Correction prison search. That difference matters. A person serving a state prison sentence may move out of the county jail roster and into the Indiana Department of Correction system, while a person booked locally may also have case records in MyCase or alerts through Indiana SAVIN.
The Wells County Sheriff's Office source gives the local agency context behind Wells County inmate records.
That office context helps separate county custody questions from court, prison, and victim-notification systems.
Use the Wells County Inmate Roster
INjail requires at least one search value. A last name is the most common starting point, but users can narrow by first name, birth date, county, booked-between range, and released-between range. Choose Wells in the county filter when the goal is local custody. If the search is broad, results may include people from other Indiana counties, and a common name can produce several possible matches.
- Open the Indiana County Jail Public Portal.
- Enter a last name or another search value, then choose Wells from the county dropdown if needed.
- Use booking or release date ranges when the search is tied to a recent arrest or release.
- Review the results table for county, name, age, booking date, release date, and the View link.
- Open the profile detail, then verify status with the Wells County jail if timing or release status is critical.
The portal's own disclaimer says the information is public-access and informational, status may not be current, and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court charges and outcomes should be checked through court records, especially for users comparing jail booking data with Wells County arrest records and court charges.
Wells County Inmate Search Fields
The INjail interface uses structured fields that help narrow a Wells County jail roster search without exposing private identifiers in the public result. The research captured the live interface fields and controls. Date filters are useful for recent custody checks, while the county filter prevents a statewide name search from producing too many unrelated results.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | At least one search value | Alpha-only entry, maximum length 50. |
| First Name | Text | No | Alpha-only entry, maximum length 50. |
| Birth Date | Date picker | No | Uses m/d/yyyy format and can narrow common names. |
| County | Dropdown | No | Select Wells for local county jail custody. |
| Booked Between | Date range | No | Presets include Today, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, This Month, and Last Month. |
| Released Between | Date range | No | Presets include Last 7 Days and Last 30 Days. |
| Search / Clear | Buttons | Search required to run | Search runs the query; Clear resets the form. |
The INjail public portal source is the statewide county jail search tool used for Wells County inmate lookup.
The portal is the right place to begin for county jail custody, while DOC and SAVIN serve different record needs.
Wells County Inmate Profile Fields
INjail result details are not the same as a criminal court record. They describe custody and booking facts, while the court file shows filed charges, hearings, pleas, dispositions, fines, and sentencing. A jail profile can still help connect the custody event to an arresting agency, booking number, hold, or case reference that later appears in the Wells Circuit Court, Wells Superior Court, or Bluffton City Court record.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name and INjail ID | The public profile identity and portal identifier. |
| Age and county | Basic public custody context and the county holding the person. |
| Booking number | The jail booking reference for the custody event. |
| Booked on and arrest date | When the person was booked and the arrest date shown in the profile. |
| Arresting agency and officer | The agency and officer listed in the public interface. |
| Released date | The release date when present, or a placeholder if not released. |
| Holds and cases | Related hold or case references visible in the profile. |
Note: The roster is a custody snapshot, so use MyCase or the Clerk for the official court record tied to the arrest or charge.
Wells County Jail Contact Card
Wells County has one researched county jail facility for local inmate records. Call the jail when an inmate status is urgent, when a release just occurred, when a visit must be scheduled, or when a roster result seems incomplete. The same address is used for jail mail and money-order instructions, but mail rules are strict and should be followed exactly. The facility contact is also the practical fallback when the online roster has not caught up with a recent booking or release.
Wells County Jail
1615 W. Western Avenue
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-3426
Fax: 260-824-6424
Administrative office: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
The Wells County jail information source provides the local facility rules used for inmate visits, accounts, and mail.
The local jail page is the source to check before sending mail, scheduling a visit, or placing money on an inmate account.
Wells County Inmate Visitation Rules
Wells County visitation is scheduled through InmateSales.com or by phone at 1-866-340-7879. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. The jail page describes onsite and offsite video visitation scheduling, and it also sets conduct, dress, and item rules. The rules can change at jail staff discretion, so confirm details before traveling.
| Visitation Item | Wells County Rule | Practical Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling lead time | 24 hours in advance | Same-day planning may not work. |
| Scheduling method | InmateSales.com or 1-866-340-7879 | Use the vendor or call line before arrival. |
| On-site visit size | Maximum 2 adult visitors and 1 child, with sibling exception noted | Large groups should not come to the lobby. |
| Unauthorized items | Must be secured in lobby lockers | Lockers require a quarter that is returned. |
| Electronics | No cell phones, computers, cameras, or recordings during visits | Violations can end the visit or lead to a ban. |
| Conduct | Moderate voices, orderly conduct, no alcohol or drug influence | Rule violations can revoke visitation. |
Dress rules require sleeves, covered midriff, sufficient chest coverage, knee-length shorts, dresses, and skirts, pants that cover underwear, and removal of hats and sunglasses before entering visitation. Inappropriate dress can cause denial for the day.
Mail and Money for Wells County Inmates
Incoming mail is scanned and sent to the inmate email account on the kiosk, while the original letter goes into personal property. Letter and legal-size envelopes are allowed. Photos are scanned to the inmate email account and originals are placed in property. Newspapers, periodicals, and books must come directly from the publisher, and inmates may only receive or possess two publications or books under the listed conditions.
| Service | Official Note or Vendor | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary money | Inmate Canteen | Deposits for commissary account. |
| Phone time | InmateSales.com | Phone account service. |
| Chirping or text device | InmateSales.com | Messaging-device service listed by the jail. |
| Video visits | InmateSales.com | Onsite and offsite video visit scheduling. |
| Scheduling by phone | 1-866-340-7879 | Visit scheduling assistance. |
Money orders must be payable to Wells County Jail and mailed to 1615 W. Western Ave., Bluffton, IN 46714, ATTN: inmate name. Personal checks and traveler's checks are not accepted for deposit and go to property. Mail with contraband plans, criminal activity plans, escape plans, gang material, prohibited-contact content, illegal items, or other rejected content may be withheld.
SAVIN, DOC, and Sheriff App
Indiana SAVIN is linked by the Sheriff's Office as a free automated hotline and notification system for crime victims. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, can include offender release notices, and keeps registrations confidential. SAVIN is not the same as the Wells County jail roster, but it is important after an arrest because it focuses on notification rather than broad jail search.
The Indiana SAVIN source supports custody notification for Wells County inmate-related events.
SAVIN is most useful after a custody event has been identified and a victim or registrant needs status alerts.
The Indiana Department of Correction is the state prison source. A person sentenced to prison may no longer appear as a Wells County jail inmate. The Wells County Sheriff's Office app is confirmed for reporting crimes, submitting tips, interactive communication, and public safety news. The app descriptions do not confirm an app-only inmate lookup, so INjail remains the confirmed roster search.
The Indiana DOC source is separate from the county jail portal and applies when custody moves to state prison.
Use DOC for state-prison status, not for a local Wells County jail booking.
The Google Play app source confirms the Wells County Sheriff's Office mobile app as a public-safety communication channel.
The app can support tips and public-safety updates, but confirmed inmate lookup remains with the public INjail portal.