Porter County Jail Inmate Search

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Porter County

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Porter County Jail Inmate Lookup

The Porter County Jail holds adults arrested in Porter County. It is at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Call 219-477-3050 or 219-477-3000 (call either). The online inmate search is the first stop. Our criminal court page has more.

1. How do I search for an inmate?

  1. Go to the online inmate search and type the last name.
  2. Each record lists charges and bail.
  3. Also check VINELink, or the VINELink app for iPhone or VINELink app for Android.
  4. No result? Phone 219-477-3050 or 219-477-3000 (call either).
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2. Release after an arrest in this county

In Porter County, Criminal Rule 2.6 makes release without money the norm. Money bail in this county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Details: our bail guide.

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3. How do I ask for a mugshot?

Under IC 5-14-3, the Porter County Sheriff decides on mugshots. Write the sheriff's office, or call 219-477-3050 or 219-477-3000 (call either). An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.

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4. Did a warrant put this person in the Porter County Jail?

One quick test is the sheriff's office warrant search: a name that appears there was probably picked up on that warrant, and jail staff at 219-477-3000 will confirm. Warrants from other counties can also hold someone here until transport is arranged. A court hearing ends a warrant, and defense counsel can ask for one. Court files are housed in the clerk's office, 16 Lincolnway, # 209, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219-465-3450). The public order and bond show on MyCase, the statewide site.

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5. Can I search for a juvenile?

Under-18s are not held at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Their records stay private. Parents: call 219-477-3050 or 219-477-3000 (call either).

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6. What about federal charges?

Federal defendants from Porter County may sit in a county jail. Cases from the county go to the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division: 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 2300, Hammond, IN 46320, 219-852-6500. Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

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7. Where else could they be held?

Next, call these jails:

Out of state, borders Cook County, IL, Berrien County, MI.

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8. Where do prisoners go after sentencing?

Indiana keeps many Level 6 felons in jails like the Porter County Jail. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.

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9. What if ICE holds someone here?

  1. An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the Porter County Jail to hold someone.
  2. Under Senate Enrolled Act 76 (July 1, 2026), the jail must comply with detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
  3. A 2025 law has the jail at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383 send some alerts. Each needs probable cause.
  4. ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
  5. After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
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10. How do I reach an inmate?

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11. What is the population of this county?

About 176,049 people live in the county (Census Vintage 2025 estimate). The county seat is Valparaiso.

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12. Which numbers help after a local arrest?

Police numbers:

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Porter County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 219-477-3050

Physical Address:
 2755 State Road 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name
Porter County Jail
2755 State Road 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name
Porter County Jail
2755 State Road 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Every year Porter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 9,460 offenders, and maintain an average of 473 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.

The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.

The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Porter County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Porter County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.

If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.

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For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.

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Porter County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/30/2026

Race Inmates % Total
White 220 60.11%
Black 35 9.56%
Hispanic or Latino 75 20.49%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 9 2.46%
Asian 11 3.01%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 8 2.19%
Other 8 2.19%
Total 366 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Porter County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/30/2026

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 88 24.04%
Felony (2rd Degree) 69 18.85%
Felony (1st Degree) 26 7.10%
State Jail Felony 34 9.29%
Felony (Uncategorized) 74 20.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 75 20.49%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Porter County Inmate Sex - 10/30/2026

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 314 85.79%
Female 52 14.21%
Total 366 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Porter County Inmate Age - 10/30/2026

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 0.82%
18-20 19 5.19%
21-24 37 10.11%
25-30 77 21.04%
31-35 62 16.94%
36-40 54 14.75%
41-45 44 12.02%
46-50 27 7.38%
51-55 17 4.64%
56-60 17 4.64%
61-65 5 1.37%
66-75 3 0.82%
76-85 1 0.27%
Total 366 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

The Porter County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Porter County: Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Dune Acres, Hebron, Portage and Valparaiso.

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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.