Porter County Detention Center (coed)

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Porter County Detention Center (coed), call the jail’s booking line at 219-465-3520. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Porter County Detention Center (coed) Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Porter County?

What happens during booking in Porter County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Porter County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

What is the booking process like at the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Porter County and other Indiana and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Porter County Detention Center (coed) will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 219-465-3520 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Porter County Detention Center (coed) booking process take?

How long does the Porter County Detention Center (coed) booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Porter County Detention Center (coed) will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

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To search for an inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed), 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 219-465-3520 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.

Porter County Detention Center (coed) Inmate Search

The Porter County Detention Center (coed) maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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 Porter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,460 offenders.

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Question 2

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Juvenile Detention: 219-465-3520

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Steps involved in booking at Porter County Detention Center (coed)

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Porter County Detention Center (coed) for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Porter County Detention Center (coed):

Identification confirmation.
Photographs (mugshots).
Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
Potential DNA collection.
Conducting a physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Porter County Detention Center (coed) at 219-465-3520.

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Directions / Map to the Porter County Detention Center (coed)

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Question 5

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? What is the Schedule?

Porter County Detention Center (coed) ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1660 State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-465-3520

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 219-465-3520 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 219-465-3520 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Porter County Detention Center (coed) Resident Visitation

1660 State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-465-3520

Residents will be allowed a minimum of three (30 minute) visits per week.
A maximum of 3 people may visit at a time.

People allowed to visit residents include:

Parents or legal guardians (unless visits have been revoked by the Judge, Juvenile Probation or Juvenile Detention).
Resident's spouse or children.
Siblings and grandparents can visit when a resident is on Phase 4, siblings must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
If a resident is departing for further placement such as to a residential facility or Department of Correction (does not include temporary placement to the DOC for the purposes of diagnostic testing), grandparents and siblings can visit once prior to the resident's placement. Siblings must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

If parents will not visit the resident together (divorced, separated, etc.), the following options are available:

Parents can split the visiting time.
Parents can alternate visits (one can visit on one night and the other can visit on another night).

It is the responsibility of the parents to contact the center to make the visiting arrangements. Residents have the right to refuse a visit.

VISITING HOURS:

MONDAY through SATURDAY

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM,
7:45 PM to 8:15 PM

SUNDAY

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM,
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM,
7:45 PM to 8:15 PM

All visits MUST be scheduled by calling 219-465-3520. You may not schedule visits more than one (1) day in advance. If you arrive at the center during visitation hours without a visiting time, you will not be allowed to visit with your child. Visitors should be prepared to show identification at time of visit.

When residents reach Phase 4 parents/guardians may bring in a snack for their child during the Sunday visit. It must consist only of a factory sealed, 20oz. or smaller drink (no energy drinks or hot beverages) and factory sealed, individual sized snack.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Are there photos of the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? What does it look like?

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Question 8

Other Jails in Porter County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Porter County?

Porter County County Jails

Porter County Jail

Porter County Juvenile Facilities

Porter County Detention Center (coed)

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Porter County?

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