Jennings County Jail eases restrictions today

The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office is opening to the public again today, by appointment only. You can make an appointment for a gun permit or a background check by calling 812-346-8642.

Visits to jail inmates will be allowed again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be a limit of two visitors at a time in the visitation area and you must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance. Visitors will be temperature screened in the lobby before being allowed inside.

You can add money to commissary accounts in the lobby, by mailing a postal money order or through several websites JailAtm.com or Inmatesales.com.

While in the building, visitors are recommended to wear masks and must maintain social distancing of six feet.