Sheriff's Office Staff

The Boone County Jail was built in 1992 with bedspace for 110 inmates and opened on October 30th with a population of 40. In the summer of 2007, the facility’s total bed space was expanded to accommodate 221 inmates with the addition of permanently affixed steel bunks.

In 2020 there were 157 admissions into the Boone County Jail and 1640 released.  The average daily population was 137 inmates; with an average population of 26 females and 111 males.

As listed in 210 IAC 3-1-15 in the Indiana Administrative Code

· The right of jail inmates to have access to the courts shall be insured.  Inmate shall have confidential access to their attorneys and the authorized representatives of their attorneys. All jail inmates shall have reasonable access to an adequate law library.

· Inmates shall not be subject to discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed, sex, economic status, or political belief. There shall be equal access to programs or services for male and female inmates.

· Inmates shall have the right of access to reading material except pornography as defined by Indiana law or reading matter which jail officials have reasonable grounds to believe poses an immediate danger to the safety of an individual or a serious threat to the security of the jail.

· An inmate is entitled to believe in the religion of his choice, and attendance at religious services is not required. To the greatest extent possible consistent with jail security, programs and resources, an inmate is entitled to:

· Observe the religious days of worship or holidays of his religion; Possess religious artifacts that do not compromise the safety and security of the jail. Receive and possess religious literature; and Communicate, correspond with and be visited by a clergyman or religious counselor of his choice.

· An inmate shall be given a reasonable opportunity for physical exercise and recreation outside of his immediate living quarters and out of doors where feasible, consistent with the security and resources of the jail.

· Each sheriff shall make arrangements with election officials to facilitate an inmate’s right to vote by absentee ballot provided that the inmate is otherwise qualified to vote.

· Each jail shall maintain a written inmate work assignment plan providing for inmate employment, subject to the number of available work opportunities and the maintenance of facility security. Unsentenced inmates shall not be required to work except as may be necessary to maintain their living quarters in a safe and sanitary condition.

· All inmates shall have the right to file written grievances regarding treatment of conditions in the jail with the sheriff or his designee. Grievances shall be promptly investigated, and a written report stating the disposition of the grievance shall be provided the inmate. The sheriff shall establish in writing a grievance procedure which shall be made known and distributed to all inmates upon arrival and initial screening.

· Inmates may receive visitors at reasonable times. Jail officials may, however, for the purposes of maintaining jail security, individual safety, and administrative manageability, place reasonable restrictions on visitation.

All correspondence must have a complete return name and address and be addressed in the following format:

RETURN ADDRESS:
Your Full Name
1234 Your Street
Lebanon, IN 46052

INMATE ADDRESS:
Inmate’s Full Name (including middle initial)
C/O Boone County Jail
1905 Indianapolis Ave
Lebanon, IN 46052

ALL unacceptable or improperly addressed inmate mail will be returned to sender.

The Boone County Jail has strict mail procedures that must be followed for the safety and security of the facility, staff, and inmates. Please follow these rules to reduce delays and ensure a timely delivery of mail.

All letters must be written in black or blue pen only. Drawings or letters written in marker, crayon, pencil, or colored pen other than black or blue will be confiscated and placed in the inmate’s property bag. ALL unacceptable or improperly addressed inmate mail will be returned to sender.

Jail staff will not provide photocopies of any confiscated item(s) to inmates.

We are no longer accepting greeting cards to inmates; we are only accepting regular letters. You must include a complete return address, including, name & full address, or the letter will not be delivered to the inmate. It will go in their property tub and given to them when they are released.

Money Orders will be accepted; however, they must be completely filled out with the inmate’s full name and the purchaser’s full name and address.

The following is a sample of unacceptable items that will be returned to the sender or confiscated:
– drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, etc.;
– stationery, stamps, envelopes, post-its, etc;.
– staples, paper clips, metal, plastic, laminations, balloons, jewelry, etc.;
– stickers, labels, tape, glue, or any adhesives on the inside or outside of the envelope/letter;
– greeting Cards, musical cards, glitter, paint, string, etc.;
– mail containing bubble wrap or plastic; and padded envelopes.
– All photographs must be printed on glossy photo paper, like you would get printed at a drug store or photo lab. Pictures printed on regular printer paper will not be allowed. Photographs or pictures that are pornographic, nude, suggestive, showing gangs, gang tattoos, or hand gestures (signs) are not allowed.
– Do not send cash or checks; only money orders are accepted. Money orders must be completely filled out with the inmate’s full name and the purchaser’s full name and address.
– Identification cards and phone cards are not allowed.
– Mail that does not have a complete return address will be returned to sender. (Return address using a nick name will be refused.)
– Do not draw on the envelope; neatly print all information.
– Any items not listed that jeopardize the security of the facility are unacceptable.