Porter County Jail

Porter County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 1, 2024

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Location 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Official Website https://www.portercountysheriff.com/jail

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Porter County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN, 46383. It is run by the Porter County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Porter County Jail includes jail superintendent, 5 sergeants, and 10 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Porter County Jail. The Porter County Jail hosts an average of 37 inmates daily and 1204 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Porter County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Valparaiso, Porter County, IN Overview

City of Valparaiso, Indiana
nicknames:
Valpo
mottos:
“Vale of Paradise”
Coordinates:
41.47611°N 87.05694°W
Country:
United States
State:
Indiana
County:
Porter
Township:
Center
Incorporated:
July 8, 1836
Government:
Mayor:
Matt Murphy (R)
Area:
Total:
16.36 sq mi (42.38 km2)
Land:
16.32 sq mi (42.26 km2)
Water:
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.32%
Elevation:
794 ft (242 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
31,730
Estimate (2019):
33,897
Density:
2,077.53/sq mi (802.12/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
46383-46385
Area code(s):
219
FIPS code:
18-78326
GNIS feature ID:
449849

Porter County Indiana Sheriff Overview

Porter County can be found in the eastern area of Indiana. Valparaiso – is the county seat. Porter County has a total population of 168404 and was formed in 1835.

Porter County has a total area of 418 square miles. The zip codes in Porter County are 46301, 46302, 46304, 46341, 46347, 46368, 46383, 46384, 46385, 46393.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Porter County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Porter County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Porter County Jail

The Porter County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Porter County Jail;

2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Porter County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Porter County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Porter County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 219-477-3050 or fax through219-464-8068.

Visitations at Porter County Jail

The Porter County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Porter County Sheriffs Department

Address 2755 Indiana 49, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383
Phone 219-477-3000
Fax 219-464-8068
Email [email protected]
Website website

Porter County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Porter County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Capacity 449
Facility Type Adult
City Valparaiso
Postal Code 46383
State Indiana
County Porter County
Official Website https://www.portercountysheriff.com/jail

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Valparaiso, Porter County , IN Overview

City of Valparaiso, Indiana
nicknames:
Valpo
mottos:
"Vale of Paradise"
Coordinates:
41.47611°N 87.05694°W
Country:
United States
State:
Indiana
County:
Porter
Township:
Center
Incorporated:
July 8, 1836
Government:
Mayor:
Matt Murphy (R)
Area:
Total:
16.36 sq mi (42.38 km2)
Land:
16.32 sq mi (42.26 km2)
Water:
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.32%
Elevation:
794 ft (242 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
31,730
Estimate (2019):
33,897
Density:
2,077.53/sq mi (802.12/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
46383-46385
Area code(s):
219
FIPS code:
18-78326
GNIS feature ID:
449849

Directions

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