The Southport Jail is a medium security detention center that is located in Southport, Indiana. This facility houses adult inmates that are awaiting trial and those who are serving their sentence for a short period of time of 1 year or less. Inmates that are sentenced for over 12 months are transferred to a federal or state prison where they will serve the rest of their sentence.
This facility serves the city of Southport and the nearby area. The Southport Jail is locally operated by the Southport Police Department and takes in inmates daily for charges such as assaults, being drunk, high, etc.
The Southport Jail does not have a list of all the inmates posted on their website or an inmate search database that you cal access online.
If you would lime to get an inmate list of all the inmates that are in the Southport Jail you will need to contact the jail at 317-787-7595.
Send a Mail/Package
The Southport Jail encourages the inmate’s loved ones to stay in contact with the inmate to encourage the inmate.
Metered 4"x 6 " plain white postcards can be sent to inmates. Incoming and outgoing mail is inspected by Southport Jail personnel so do not send anything that would put the safety and security of anyone at risk. This mail will be disposed of or sent back to sender.
Sending Money
A number of jails and prisons allow inmates to receive funds from loved ones using JPay and Western Union services. These funds are used to make purchases from the commissary which is a store that the inmates are able to buy clothing, sneakers, snacks, stationery supplies and so much more.
To find out more about how to fund an inmate’s account you will need to call the jail directly at 317-787-7595.
Phone Calls
Inmates at Southport Jail are allowed to make collect calls to their friends and family during their designated phone time. In order for all the inmates to have a chance to call their loved ones, the inmates are given 15 minutes to talk on the phone. The call gets disconnected once the time is up.
Keep in mind when you get a collect call from an inmate you will be responsible for phone fees.
Visitation Rules
Be sure to wear clothing that is not revealing or offensive. If you are under the age of 18 you will be required to have your legal guardian accompany you.
Inmates at Southport Jail are given the opportunity to have visitations weekly. However, if you are on probation or parole you will most likely not be granted visitation.
Please bring your government-issued photo ID card and leave the rest of your personal belongings in your car. You will be required to go through a metal detector and searched.
VISITATION HOURS
Monday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
