Plainfield, IN Reception Diagnostic Center View
Reception Diagnostic Center in Plainfield, Indiana, is a state correctional intake and classification facility operated by the Indiana Department of Correction. It is not a county jail and generally does not hold local pretrial detainees for Hendricks County. The facility receives adult offenders committed to state custody, conducts intake processing, medical and mental health screening, risk assessment, and classification, and helps determine placement in other Indiana correctional facilities. Its role in the justice system is to process newly sentenced state inmates and support secure placement within the state prison system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Reception Diagnostic Center
The public can look for an inmate using the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or offender locator. Rosters and inmate search tools typically list identifying information such as name, booking or admission date, charges or offense information, and custody status when available. Because this is a state intake facility, records may also show a DOC number, current location, and release or sentence information. New records are not always searchable right away; processing, identity checks, and data entry can take several hours after arrival. If the person does not appear immediately, check again later or contact the facility or the Indiana Department of Correction for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Reception Diagnostic Center?
Visitation rules depend on the inmate’s status, classification, and current housing assignment. Contact the facility or check the official visitation information before making plans, because intake facilities may have limited or delayed visiting access.
What do I need to bring when visiting Reception Diagnostic Center?
Visitors usually need a valid government-issued photo ID and must be approved before visiting. Follow the facility’s dress code, arrival time, and property rules, and do not bring items that are not allowed.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to make approved outgoing calls through the facility’s phone provider. Video visits, if available, must usually be scheduled through the approved service and may require an account.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and DOC number, if known, and follow the facility’s mail rules exactly. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or packages sent without approval may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, or writing supplies when eligible. Family and friends may be able to deposit funds through the approved payment service, but limits and fees may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Reception Diagnostic Center?
This facility primarily handles inmates committed to state custody after sentencing, so bail or bond usually does not apply here. If the person has a pending case or bond question, contact the court or the county jail where the case is being handled.
What happens during the intake process at Reception Diagnostic Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review court paperwork, complete health and security screening, and begin classification for placement. Records may take several hours or longer to appear online, so the inmate may not show in the system immediately after arrival.