La Porte County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Cash bail is used less than before. Criminal Rule 2.6 favors release in the county without money.

The rule does not cover all cases:

• anyone charged with murder or treason;
• an arrest while on pretrial release;
• a person on parole or probation.

IC 35-33-8-4 limits bail to what is needed. Judges at the Circuit Court (813 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350) set terms.

Without a warrant, a judge reviews the arrest within 48 hours. The initial hearing covers charges and rights. La Porte County often uses video from the jail.

Minor charges may follow a bail schedule. 219-326-7700 or 219-362-6548 (call either) is the jail line.

By IC 27-10, every agent needs a license. Under IC 27-10-4-5, there are no discounts. In the county, that is often about 10 percent.

• Confirm the license through the Indiana Department of Insurance.
• Co-signers can owe the full bail.
• Save every receipt.
• The jail won't name a bondsman.

A short interview often comes first in La Porte County. The IRAS-PAT tool has 7 questions. It takes 10 to 15 minutes. Scores are low, moderate or high.

Every the county release has 2 rules: court dates and no new crimes. IC 35-33-8-3.2 allows extra rules:

• pretrial check-ins,
• a stay-away order,
• GPS monitoring,
• and drug or alcohol tests.

Breaking a rule can lead to arrest.

Cash bail stays with the La Porte County Clerk during the case. Under IC 35-33-8-3.2, court debts are paid first. An agent's premium is never refunded. Call 219-326-6808 about a refund. Bring the receipt.

1. Call 219-326-7700 or 219-362-6548 (call either) or use the JailTracker inmate list.
2. This county takes bail after booking.
3. Check payment options with the jail.
4. Go to 809 State Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
5. Bring ID and the date of birth.
6. A bail agent can post it here.
7. Plan on hours at the jail.

Bail comes in a few forms:

• Full cash: the clerk gets it all. Refunds follow IC 35-33-8-3.2.
• Ten percent cash: under IC 35-33-8-3.2, a deposit of 10 percent may do. The lesser of $50 or 10 percent, plus $5, is kept.
• Surety bond: an agent licensed under IC 27-10 posts it.
• Property bond: property can sometimes cover bail.

Pay the clerk at 813 Lincolnway, #105, LaPorte, IN 46350, 219-326-6808.

On November 3, 2026, voters decide Public Question 1. It has not been decided. Right now, this county can deny bail for just 2 crimes, murder and treason. If Public Question 1 passes, more defendants could be held. Judges would need clear, convincing evidence. The county keeps today's rule if Public Question 1 fails. Official results follow November 3.

Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 applies. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76, the judge gets notice in writing. Ask about a hold at 219-326-7700 or 219-362-6548 (call either). At 809 State Street, La Porte, IN 46350, ICE may pick the person up.