Owen County Sheriff Department / Owen County Jail
Sheriff's office291 Vandalia Avenue
Spencer, IN 47460
Spencer, IN 47460
Non-emergency(812) 829-4874
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Owen County, Indiana custody orientation
Use this adult Sheriff-jail guide only while the person is held at the current Security Center on Vandalia Avenue. Re-check custody after every transfer; the planned State Road 46 jail is not yet the destination.
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Use this adult Sheriff-jail guide only while the person is held at the current Security Center on Vandalia Avenue. Re-check custody after every transfer; the planned State Road 46 jail is not yet the destination.
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Owen County Security Center → | 291 Vandalia Avenue, Spencer, IN 47460 | 812-829-5757 (press 0) |
Owen County Sheriff: Operates the current adult Security Center; jail rules apply only while custody is there. Courts and Clerk: Court controls orders; Clerk and jail confirm record and execution/payment steps. Appointed or retained counsel: Provides legal representation; does not control jail operations. Jail medical team: Approves medication and provides care; does not control court orders or release. HomeWAV: Locally assigned only to calls, messages, video visits and communication funds. Area 10 Rural Transit: Rider rules do not control jail entrance, release or readiness. Centerstone/SCCAP/Area 10/food providers: Outside support after release; no custody authority or jail-record access.
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Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
Sheriff and police in Owen County
3 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Gosport Police Department
City police13 South 3rd Street
Gosport, IN 47433
Gosport, IN 47433
Public line(812) 879-5762
Spencer Police Department
City police80 North West Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Spencer, IN 47460
Public line(812) 829-3932
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Owen County Jail guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Owen County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
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Who holds someone arrested in Owen County?
Usually Owen County Jail, (812) 829-4874. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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