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Find a La Porte County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody
If you are trying to find someone arrested in La Porte, Michigan City, Westville, Kingsford Heights or elsewhere in La Porte County, Indiana, start with the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office inmate system. The county uses JailTracker for public inmate information, and the jail also provides a 24-hour automated phone system.
Use the official La Porte County Jail inmate information page, open JailTracker, and search the person’s legal name. Available information can include charges, bond, court dates, court location and release information. For a very recent arrest that is not yet online, call the jail’s automated information line at 219-362-6548 and choose option 1.
Spelling note: The official local spelling is La Porte County, with a space. Many people search for “Laporte County jail inmate search.” Both searches refer to the same Indiana county.
| Jail | La Porte County Jail |
|---|---|
| Operator | La Porte County Sheriff’s Office |
| Jail address | 809 State Street, Suite 201A, La Porte, IN 46350 |
| Main jail phone | 219-326-7700 |
| Automated inmate information | 219-362-6548, option 1 |
| Facility | Operates 24 hours a day; public in-person office hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Official roster system | JailTracker |
How to Search the La Porte County Jail Roster
The public jail search is useful when you need a current custody answer rather than a general criminal-background search. Have the person’s correct legal name ready before you begin.
- Open the Sheriff’s inmate information page.
Go to La Porte County Sheriff’s Office – Inmate Information. - Open JailTracker.
The Sheriff’s page directs the public to its JailTracker inmate system. You can also use the La Porte County JailTracker portal. - Search the legal name.
Use the first and last name used during booking. Avoid relying only on a nickname or shortened name. - Compare the result carefully.
If more than one person has the same name, compare any available age, booking information, charges or other identifying details. - Open the inmate record.
Review the available booking, charge, bond and court information before making a payment or arranging a visit. - Save the identifying information.
Write down the jail ID, booking information or case number when shown. It can make later court, visitation, money and jail inquiries easier.
What You Can Find in the Inmate Search
The Sheriff’s Office says its automated inmate information system provides name-based access to several details that families commonly need.
What to Do if You Cannot Find the Inmate
A missing JailTracker result does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks before assuming the person is not in custody:
- Check the spelling of the first and last name.
- Try the full legal name rather than a nickname.
- Allow additional time if the arrest happened only recently.
- Check whether the person may already have posted bond or been released.
- Consider whether another county made the arrest or is holding the person.
- Check whether the inmate was transferred to an Indiana Department of Correction facility after sentencing.
- Use the court case to determine whether a release, bond change or later hearing has occurred.
If you are unsure whether you need a county jail or another type of facility, our city jail inmate search guide explains why someone arrested by a local police department may later appear in a county jail rather than a city-operated facility.
How to Find La Porte County Court Dates and Criminal Cases
JailTracker answers the custody question. For the actual criminal case, use Indiana MyCase, the Indiana Judicial Branch public case-search system.
- Open Indiana MyCase.
- Select a name search if you do not already have a case number.
- Enter the defendant’s legal name.
- Narrow the search to La Porte County when necessary.
- Open the matching case and confirm the person and case number.
- Review available charges, docket entries, hearings, orders and case status.
This is especially useful if the person has already left the jail. A criminal case can remain active after release, so disappearing from the jail roster does not mean the court case is over.
| If you need… | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current La Porte County jail custody | La Porte County JailTracker |
| Filed criminal case or hearing | Indiana MyCase |
| Release or custody-change notification | Indiana SAVIN / VINE |
| Indiana state-prison custody | Indiana Department of Correction offender locator |
| Local sheriff incident or arrest report | La Porte County Sheriff’s Records Division |
Bond and Bail: What to Check Before Paying
First confirm the correct inmate and current bond amount through JailTracker or the jail information system. The Sheriff’s Office states that bond or bail can be accepted at the County Clerk’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while bonds are accepted 24 hours a day at the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office lobby.
- Search the inmate and confirm the current bond amount.
- Confirm that the bond is actually eligible to be posted.
- Call 219-326-7700 and choose the inmate-information option if anything is unclear.
- If paying at the Sheriff’s Office, go to the facility at 809 State Street in La Porte.
- Before paying, confirm the currently accepted payment method and any bond conditions.
- Keep the receipt or payment confirmation.
Check the Sheriff’s current jail FAQ before paying a bond.
Bond information can change after a court hearing. A listed dollar amount also does not necessarily mean release will occur immediately; another hold, warrant, court order or processing requirement can affect release.
La Porte County Jail Video Visitation
La Porte County Jail offers both on-site and at-home video visitation. The Sheriff’s current instructions state that an inmate receives one free on-site visit per week and that visits last 20 minutes.
Regular visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Scheduling is available through Securus or through on-site kiosks at the Sheriff’s Office.
Information to have before scheduling
- Inmate’s legal name or Jail ID
- Your home address
- Your telephone number
- Your email address
The Sheriff’s Office states that visits are recorded and electronically monitored, with special procedures available for attorney visits. Clothing and conduct rules apply, and visits can be cancelled for misconduct.
Time-zone note: The Sheriff’s visitation page states that its listed visitation hours use Central Time. Check the current schedule before planning a visit.
Commissary, Books and Inmate Money
The jail provides several ways to place money on an inmate’s commissary account. Confirm the person’s current custody status before sending money.
| Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | The Sheriff’s Office lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. |
| Online | Deposits can be made through Tigg’s Canteen / Express Account. |
| The jail states that a cashier’s check or money order may be mailed directly to the inmate. |
The jail does not accept cash at the counter and says it does not accept personal, payroll or Social Security checks for inmate commissary deposits.
For web commissary orders, the current Sheriff’s FAQ says orders must be placed by 12:00 a.m. Tuesday to ensure delivery the following week. Because vendor procedures and deadlines can change, verify this immediately before ordering.
How to Send Mail to a La Porte County Jail Inmate
La Porte County Jail introduced a digital mail process in March 2024. Ordinary incoming correspondence must be suitable for scanning, and material that cannot be scanned can be returned.
c/o La Porte County Jail
809 State Street, Suite 201A
La Porte, IN 46350
Before sending personal correspondence, check the current official inmate-mail page, because scanning requirements apply.
Items the jail says cannot be scanned
- Newspaper and magazine clippings
- Post-it notes or materials using tape or adhesives
- Items held together with staples, paper clips or other binding materials
- Greeting cards with pop-out or die-cut designs
- Glitter or sparkles
- Packages and certified mail
- Cash or coins
- Personal, payroll, business, SSD or SSI checks
- Photos smaller than 4 × 6 inches
- Items larger than 8.5 × 14 inches
Mail that can be rejected after scanning
Mail can also be rejected when it has no return address, no sender name, unusual odors or stains, inappropriate sexual material, unauthorized personal property, blank envelopes or stamps, games or unapproved inmate-to-inmate correspondence.
The jail recommends avoiding felt-tip pens, markers, Sharpies, crayons and similar heavy-ink materials because they can bleed through paper and become difficult to read after scanning. Writing on one side of the page can improve scan quality.
Books: The Sheriff’s Office says books may be accepted when sent directly from a publisher, Amazon or another reputable bookstore.
Other Practical Help After You Find the Inmate
Medication
If an incarcerated family member needs medication, the jail directs families to Jail Medical at 219-326-7700, extension 2537. The Sheriff’s FAQ says medication can be dropped at the Front Desk or Main Control if necessary, but the jail does not accept narcotics or pain medicine through this process. Call first whenever possible.
Custody-change and release notifications
If you need notification when an offender’s custody status changes, La Porte County links to VINE. Indiana SAVIN/VINE can provide custody information and allow users to register for notifications about events such as release or transfer.
Open La Porte County’s official VINE information page.
Arrest reports, incident reports and local record checks
The Sheriff’s Records Division handles local record checks, police reports, accident reports and public-record requests. The Sheriff’s Office states that its incident, case and arrest reports are not published through an online report database.
For records questions, call 219-326-7700, extension 2282, or review the official Records Division instructions.
If the person has moved to an Indiana state prison
A county-jail search and a state-prison search are different. If the court case indicates the person was sentenced and transferred to Indiana Department of Correction custody, use the state’s incarcerated-offender locator rather than continuing to search the La Porte County roster.
Related Indiana Jail Search Guides
Jail systems in Indiana are operated locally, so search tools and procedures vary from county to county. These related guides may help if the person was arrested or transferred elsewhere:
- Lake County Jail Inmate Search & Roster – Indiana
- Marion County, IN Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- City Jail Inmate Search & Booking Lookup Guide
La Porte County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in La Porte County, Indiana?
Open the La Porte County Sheriff’s official Inmate Information page and follow its JailTracker link. Search using the person’s legal name and carefully verify the matching booking record.
2. Is there an official La Porte County jail roster?
Yes. The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office uses JailTracker for public inmate information. It is the preferred source for checking current county-jail custody rather than relying on an unofficial people-search directory.
3. Why is someone who was just arrested not showing in JailTracker?
A very recent arrest may still be going through transport, identification, medical screening or booking. Search again later or call the jail’s automated inmate information system at 219-362-6548 and choose option 1.
4. What is the La Porte County Jail address and phone number?
The jail is at 809 State Street, Suite 201A, La Porte, Indiana 46350. The main jail phone number is 219-326-7700.
5. How do I find an inmate’s bond amount?
Check the inmate’s current JailTracker record or call 219-326-7700 and use the inmate-information option. Confirm the amount immediately before paying because a court can change bond conditions.
6. How do I find a La Porte County inmate’s court date?
The jail information system can provide available court-date information, but Indiana MyCase is the better source for the formal criminal case, docket entries and scheduled hearings.
7. How do I visit someone in La Porte County Jail?
The jail offers on-site and at-home video visitation through Securus. Ordinary visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The jail states that each inmate receives one free 20-minute on-site visit per week.
8. How can I put money on a La Porte County inmate’s commissary account?
You can use the Sheriff’s Office lobby kiosk, make an approved online deposit through Tigg’s Canteen/Express Account, or mail an approved cashier’s check or money order. The jail does not accept cash at the counter.
9. Can I send letters and books to a La Porte County Jail inmate?
Yes, but personal mail is subject to the jail’s digital scanning rules. Avoid tape, staples, glitter, cash and other prohibited items. Books must be sent directly from a publisher, Amazon or another reputable bookstore according to the Sheriff’s current instructions.
10. How can I know when a La Porte County inmate is released?
Check the current JailTracker record and consider registering with Indiana SAVIN/VINE for custody-status notifications. The service can provide notifications when qualifying custody events such as release or transfer occur.
Before You Rely on a Jail Record
For a current custody check, use La Porte County JailTracker first. Use Indiana MyCase when you need the criminal court case, and confirm time-sensitive bond, visitation, commissary or release information directly with the jail before traveling or paying money. This keeps a booking record, court record and final case outcome from being confused with one another.
Information reviewed against current La Porte County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana government resources on October 18, 2026. Jail custody, court dates, bond conditions, vendors, fees and facility procedures can change.