Visiting, mail, money and calls at Indiana State Prison

What we could confirm for Indiana State Prison. Each item names its source and the day it was checked; check the source before you travel or send money.

How to look someone up

The facility's own search, the wider list and the phone number
People in state prison are listed in the Indiana state prison inmate search; the result names the prison that holds them.
Call Indiana State Prison at (219) 874-7258 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Number from HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

Address and phone

Where it is and how to reach it
Street address: 1 Park Row, Michigan City, IN, 46360.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Phone: (219) 874-7258. People held here cannot take incoming calls.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Website: in.gov.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

How these things work in general: visiting, sending money, mail, phone calls.

Questions about Indiana State Prison

How do I find out if someone is in Indiana State Prison?

We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Use our Indiana state prison inmate search page to look for someone, or call the facility to confirm whether they are held there.

Where is Indiana State Prison?

Indiana State Prison is in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The street address we have on file is 1 Park Row, Michigan City, IN, 46360.

What is the phone number for Indiana State Prison?

The phone number we have on file is (219) 874-7258. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Indiana State Prison?

Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list, and approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits. Before you go, call (219) 874-7258 or check its website.

Can I call someone at Indiana State Prison?

No. People held at Indiana State Prison call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (219) 874-7258.

How do I send money to someone at Indiana State Prison?

Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. Ask Indiana State Prison which deposit service it uses before you send anything.

How do I send mail to someone at Indiana State Prison?

Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 1 Park Row, Michigan City, IN, 46360. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.

Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?

No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.

Prison listings come from a public corrections source and may be out of date. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Indiana State Prison or any government agency.