Inmate Search 🔍 | East Chicago Jail

East Chicago Jail is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of East Chicago, IN. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at East Chicago Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. East Chicago Jail provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

2301 East Columbus Drive
East Chicago, Indiana 46312

County

Lake County

Phone Number

219-391-8400

Facility Type

City Jail

Fax Number

219-391-8322

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at East Chicago Jail?

Unfortunately East Chicago Jail does not provide online inmate search facility. However one can call the East Chicago police department at 219-391-8400 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in East Chicago Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Indiana inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Indiana.

Q. What are the visitation rules of East Chicago Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 219-391-8400.

East Chicago Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.