La Porte County Jail

To search for an inmate in the La Porte County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 219-326-7700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.

La Porte County Jail Inmate Search

The La Porte County Jail maintains an average of 368 offenders in custody on any given day. The La Porte County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year La Porte County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,080 offenders.

How to handle bail after an arrest in La Porte County

If someone has been booked at La Porte County Jail in La Porte, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 219-326-7700.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 219-326-7700 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in La Porte County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in La Porte County, Indiana, visit the La Porte County Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail? What is the Schedule?

La Porte County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

809 State Street
La Porte, IN 46350
219-326-7700

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• One free on-site each week.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

La Porte County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $5.99 for a 20 minute visit or $9.99 for a 40-minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

20 MINUTE $5.99
40 MINUTE $9.99

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 219-326-7700 for questions or appointments.

La Porte County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that La Porte County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
La Porte County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail?

La Porte County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

809 State Street
La Porte, IN 46350
219-326-7700

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• One free on-site each week.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

La Porte County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $5.99 for a 20 minute visit or $9.99 for a 40-minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

20 MINUTE $5.99
40 MINUTE $9.99

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 219-326-7700 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail?

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in La Porte County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in La Porte County follow these instructions:

• Go to Tiger Services Online.
  
• Choose Indiana.
• Select La Porte County Jail.
• Click on 'Order Commissary'.
• Select your inmate.
• Enter your billing information.
• Follow the rest of the instructions for La Porte County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from La Porte County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from La Porte County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose La Porte County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your La Porte County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail, and what can I send them?

La Porte County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the La Porte County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The La Porte County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
La Porte County Jail
809 State St.
La Porte, IN 46350

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
La Porte County Jail
809 State St.
La Porte, IN 46350

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the La Porte County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the La Porte County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the La Porte County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
La Porte County Jail
809 State St.
La Porte, IN 46350

La Porte County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the La Porte County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the La Porte County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
La Porte County Jail
809 State St.
La Porte, IN 46350

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail, and what can I purchase?

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in La Porte County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in La Porte County follow these instructions:

• Go to Tiger Services Online.
  
• Choose Indiana.
• Select La Porte County Jail.
• Click on 'Order Commissary'.
• Select your inmate.
• Enter your billing information.
• Follow the rest of the instructions for La Porte County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the La Porte County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

La Porte County Jail uses the services of Express Account for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

How it works:

1. You first need to receive an invite from your inmate on their end. The inmate will need to know the email that you will be using.
2. Once you are logged in, you will be able to accept the invitation, then buy credits in order to message the resident.
3. You will purchase credits through the through the Send Money option and can be purchased as an add-on to a commissary deposit. To ensure your inmate can message you back, you must choose the option to deposit to their commissary account.
4. There is a limit on the length of message, so keep efficiency in mind. Pictures or attachments are not allowed.
5. All messages, both yours and your inmates, are monitored by the La Porte County Jail. Be careful what you write, specifically about their pending case or charges.

Call Express Account 24/7 at 866-422-6833 if you have any questions or need technical support.

La Porte County Jail uses the services of Express Account for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

How it works:

1. You first need to receive an invite from your inmate on their end. The inmate will need to know the email that you will be using.
2. Once you are logged in, you will be able to accept the invitation, then buy credits in order to message the resident.
3. You will purchase credits through the through the Send Money option and can be purchased as an add-on to a commissary deposit. To ensure your inmate can message you back, you must choose the option to deposit to their commissary account.
4. There is a limit on the length of message, so keep efficiency in mind. Pictures or attachments are not allowed.
5. All messages, both yours and your inmates, are monitored by the La Porte County Jail. Be careful what you write, specifically about their pending case or charges.

Call Express Account 24/7 at 866-422-6833 if you have any questions or need technical support.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the La Porte County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

La Porte County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the La Porte County Jail.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in La Porte County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in La Porte County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your La Porte County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all La Porte County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-326-7700 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in La Porte County?

La Porte County County Jails

La Porte County Juvenile Facilities