Michael L. Becher Jail Overview
Michael L. Becher Adult Correctional Complex is the primary detention facility for Clark County, Indiana. The Clark County Sheriff's Office operates it under Sheriff Scott A. Maples Jr. and the corrections command. Users may see the same facility described as Clark County Jail, Clark County Sheriff's Office jail, or the Becher Adult Correctional Complex. The address and sheriff contact are tied to the county government and courthouse area in downtown Jeffersonville.
The jail houses male and female detainees across minimum, medium, and maximum-security classifications. The 2025 sheriff annual report says it holds pretrial inmates and people serving sentences. The sheriff material also lists DOC liaison or holding, U.S. Marshal holding, classification, court security, transportation, medical care, food service, programming, chaplaincy, training, and commissary among jail responsibilities. ICE also maintains a Clark County Jail detention-facility page, so immigration detainees may be housed there under ICE custody arrangements.
Michael L. Becher Capacity
The sheriff's public About Jail page describes the complex as a 700-bed detention facility. The 2025 sheriff annual report gives the current operational figure as 652 beds and reports an average population of about 460 inmates. Use the annual-report figure for current statistics and treat the 700-bed phrase as the broader public page description. The same annual report says the jail processed 5,107 inmates in 2025 and had a 26-day average length of stay.
The sheriff About Jail page names the facility and summarizes its role in Clark County custody.
That page is useful for facility identity, while the 2025 annual report is stronger for current capacity and population statistics.
Look Up Michael L. Becher Inmates
For a county jail entry, use INjail Public Access and select Clark in the county dropdown. INjail covers Clark County jail roster entries and recent release searches. If the person has been sentenced to state prison, use the IDOC incarcerated search. If the person may be in immigration custody, use ICE ODLS and call the jail when ICE lists Clark County Jail as the housing location. If the person is in federal sentenced custody, use the BOP Inmate Locator.
- Open INjail Public Access.
- Enter last name, first name, and birth date when known.
- Select Clark in the county field.
- Use booked-date or released-date filters when timing matters.
- Open the public profile and confirm county, booking date, and status.
- Switch to IDOC, ICE, or BOP if the custody type is no longer county jail custody.
Michael L. Becher Address and Phone
The jail, sheriff records division, and related courthouse-area offices use the 501 E. Court Avenue government complex address. The sheriff main number is the central phone channel for jail information in the research. ICE's facility page also says people needing information about a detainee housed at Clark County Jail may call 812-283-4471 twenty-four hours a day.
Michael L. Becher Adult Correctional Complex
501 E. Court Avenue, Suite 159
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-283-4471
Clark County Sheriff's Office jail facility
Michael L. Becher Visitation
Clark County jail visits are video visits through InmateSales or 866-340-7879. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Valid state ID is required for registration and check-in. On-site visits are bi-weekly and restricted to family and friends, while off-site video visits have no stated frequency limit. Visits are a minimum of 15 minutes and may be monitored or recorded. Visitors enter through the main entrance, must control personal property, and may be scanned or searched when staff determines it is necessary.
| Visit Type | Schedule | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Video visits | Monday-Friday 9:30am-7:00pm; Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm | Schedule 24 hours ahead through InmateSales or 866-340-7879. |
| On-site video | Bi-weekly | Family and friends only; valid state ID required. |
| Off-site video | No frequency limit stated | Purchased and scheduled online or by phone. |
| Attorney visits | Business hours by email | Schedule through courtlist@clarkcosheriff.com. |
The Clark County Sheriff visitation page is the source for the video-visit schedule and visitor rules.
Check the schedule before travel because visits can be denied for ID issues, dress-rule violations, contraband concerns, intoxication, disruption, or other listed jail reasons.
Michael L. Becher Mail Rules
Regular inmate mail must include the inmate's name and jail identification number. Letters are the ordinary outside item. Legal mail goes directly to the facility, is opened or inspected but not read in the inmate's presence, and may be photocopied. Periodicals and books must meet the publisher-only rules. The sheriff page lists approved book sources and says hardback books are not accepted. Books become jail library property at release.
| Mail Type | Address / Rule |
|---|---|
| Regular mail | 501 E. Court Ave Suite 159, Attn: inmate name, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. |
| Legal mail | Sent directly to the facility and inspected, not read, in the inmate's presence. |
| Books and periodicals | Publisher-only rules; hardbacks not accepted; approved vendors listed by sheriff. |
Michael L. Becher Funds
The sheriff inmate-funds page says money is not accepted at Jail Command. Deposits can use the lobby kiosk, money order by mail, or CorrectPay online. The lobby is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 7:00pm, and the kiosk can accept deposits after regular lobby business hours and during visitation hours. A money order must be filled out completely or it will be returned.
| Deposit Method | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Jail lobby and visitation-hour access | $2.95 transaction fee. |
| Credit/debit card | CorrectPay online | 5 percent service fee. |
| Money order | Mail, complete all fields | Posted next business day per FAQ. |
| Jail Command | Cash not accepted there | Use approved channels. |
The sheriff inmate funds page is the source for the kiosk, CorrectPay, and fee information.
Confirm custody before sending money because a release or transfer can change which deposit system applies.
Booking at Michael L. Becher
Intake begins when a person arrives after arrest, warrant, court remand, or transfer. Jail staff confirm identity, legal authority, arresting agency, and paperwork. Property is inventoried and stored. Medical and mental-health screening occurs, and classification assigns housing based on risk and needs. The sheriff FAQ says the jail doctor controls prescriptions in custody, currently prescribed medications are considered, and empty prescription bottles may help staff provide appropriate medication. The facility is not licensed to distribute Methadone or Suboxone according to the FAQ.
Programs at Michael L. Becher
The Clark County jail program list is unusually detailed. The 2025 annual report says 52 programs were offered, more than 1,100 inmates participated, and more than 300 successfully graduated with certifications. A report graphic also lists 782 program graduates and 404 professional certifications. Program partners include LifeSpring Health Systems, Thrive, IRACS peer recovery coaches, River Valley Resources, and Ivy Tech Community College.
Programs named in the sheriff materials include GED, art therapy, yoga, domestic violence class, Women's Abuse Recovery Group, Women's Alcoholics Anonymous, Thinking for a Change, Mindfulness for Addiction, anger management, Addiction Recovery, Violent No More, parenting class, church services, Bible study, relationship skills, and vocational or workforce development. The report says Southern Health Partners began an improved healthcare partnership in June 2023 and a nurse practitioner is on site four to five days a week.
ICE, USMS, and DOC Holds
Michael L. Becher Adult Correctional Complex is a county jail, but some custody questions involve other agencies. The sheriff's jail responsibilities include DOC liaison or holding and U.S. Marshal holding. The 2025 annual report says the jail passed inspections by the State of Indiana, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals Service with no negative remarks. ICE also lists Clark County Jail as a detention facility page. Those facts do not make the jail a state prison or federal prison, but they do explain why a person may need an IDOC, BOP, or ICE search in addition to INjail.
Note: Confirm custody and visitation with the facility before travel, especially when an ICE, USMS, DOC, or court hold may apply.