Whiting City Jail

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Updated on: March 25, 2024

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Location 1914 Schrage Avenue, Whiting, Indiana, 46394

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Whiting City Jail is a low-security jail located in Whiting, Lake County, Indiana. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Indiana law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Whiting City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Whiting City Jail is not serious. The Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Whiting City Jail. 

Inmate Search

Whiting City Jail, Indiana, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Whiting City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 219-659-2131, and the Whiting City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Indiana statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

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Whiting, Lake County, IN Overview

Coordinates:
41.67611°N 87.49056°W
Country:
United States
State:
Indiana
County:
Lake
Township:
North
Incorporated (Town):
1895
Incorporated (City):
1903
Named for:
Herbert L. “Pop” Whiting
Government:
Type:
City
Body:
Mayor-Council
Mayor:
Steven Sepdar (D)
City Council:
Members Chris Sarvanidis (D, AL)Shawn M. Turpin (D, AL)Kenneth A. Zubeck (D, 1st) Rebeca Unate Michko (D, 2nd) Thomas Michniewicz (D, 3rd)
City Clerk:
John T. Haynes (D)
City Judge:
Ann Patricia Likens (D)
Area:
Total:
3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2)
Land:
1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2)
Water:
1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2)
Elevation:
587 ft (179 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,997
Estimate (2019):
4,765
Density:
2,648.69/sq mi (1,022.64/km2)
Standard of living (2012-16):
Median household income:
$51,544
Median home value:
$115,200
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central)
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP code:
46394
Area code:
219
FIPS code:
18-84122
GNIS feature ID:
0445988
U.S. and State Routes:
Waterway:
Lake Michigan
Amtrak station:
Hammond-Whiting

Whiting, Lake County, IN Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Full Time Sworn Officers:19

Full Time Civilians:6

Part Time Civilians:1

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Whiting City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Whiting City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure. 

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Whiting City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Whiting City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Whiting City Jail

1914 Schrage Avenue, Whiting, Indiana, 46394

Sending Money

The Whiting City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Whiting City Jail lobby. 

Phone Calls

The inmates in Whiting City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Whiting City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Whiting City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Whiting City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Whiting City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Whiting City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

Whiting City Jail — General Information

Facility Name Whiting City Jail
Facility Type City Jail 2
Address 1914 Schrage Avenue, Whiting, Indiana, 46394
City Whiting
Postal Code 46394
State Indiana
County Lake County

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