Inmate Search 🔍 | Porter County Jail

Porter County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Porter, IN. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Porter County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Porter County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

2755 State Road 49
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

County

Porter County

Phone Number

219-477-3050

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.portercountysheriff.com

Fax Number

219-464-8068

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Porter County Jail?

Porter County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Porter County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Valparaiso police department at 219-477-3050 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Porter County 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 Porter County 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 219-477-3050.

Porter County 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.