Find La Porte County Booking, Charges, Bond, Court Date and Release Information
La Porte County uses JailTracker for its official inmate-information system and also operates a 24/7 automated phone service that can provide charges, bonds, court dates, release dates and court locations.
This guide shows exactly how to search, what to do when a new arrest does not appear, how bond works, how video visitation is scheduled, which mail gets rejected, how commissary deposits work, how to check the Indiana court case and what to do when release or transfer is unclear.
JailTracker inmate information.
219-362-6548 · option 1
809 State St., Suite 201A, La Porte.
24/7 facility; office visits Mon–Fri 8–4.
Fastest way to confirm someone is in La Porte County Jail
Start from the official Sheriff’s inmate-information page and follow the JailTracker link rather than using a commercial lookup page.
Start with the surname and add the first name only if the result list is too broad.
Call 219-362-6548 and choose option 1 for 24/7 inmate information.
How to use La Porte County JailTracker inmate search
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office identifies JailTracker as its jail-management and inmate-information software. The Sheriff’s separate Automated Information System provides another 24/7 route when you need custody information by phone.
What La Porte County inmate information can tell you
The Sheriff’s Automated Information System specifically says the public can obtain information about charges, bonds, court dates, release dates and court locations.
| Information | What it means | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Identity under which the person is booked. | Confirm with another identifier before making deposits or legal assumptions. |
| Charge | The alleged offense or custody reason connected with the booking. | Use Indiana MyCase to see later court activity. |
| Bond | Current jail/court information about the release amount when a bond is available. | Call 219-326-7700, option 1, before paying. |
| Court date | A scheduled appearance connected with the inmate’s case. | Verify the date in MyCase because court calendars can change. |
| Court location | Which La Porte County court or courthouse is handling the proceeding. | Do not assume every criminal case is heard at the jail building. |
| Release date | May identify the end of the current jail stay or projected/processed release information. | Remember that release from jail does not end the criminal case. |
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What happens from arrest to La Porte County Jail booking?
La Porte County Jail address, hours and administration
La Porte, IN 46350
The Sheriff’s Office describes the jail as a 24/7 facility in downtown La Porte.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
219-326-6439
219-362-3405
The Sheriff’s current administration page lists Captain Andrew Hahn as Jail Commander.
Current jail leadership listed by the Sheriff
Jail Commander
Assistant Jail Commander
Assistant Jail Commander
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
How to post bond for a La Porte County Jail inmate
La Porte County provides two bond-payment locations depending on the time of day: the County Clerk’s Office during business hours and the Sheriff’s Office lobby 24/7.
| Location | Published availability | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| County Clerk’s Office | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Bond/bail payment during clerk business hours. |
| La Porte County Sheriff’s Office lobby | 24 hours a day | Bond transactions outside ordinary clerk hours or when directed by jail staff. |
Need warrant information instead of current jail custody?
The Sheriff’s Office publishes separate extensions for the Warrants Division. This is useful when someone is not currently in JailTracker but you are trying to determine whether an active La Porte County warrant may exist.
Main: 219-326-7700
Published extensions: 2664 / 2427 / 2338
La Porte County Jail video visits: on-site and at-home rules
The jail uses Securus Technologies for video visitation. Both on-site and at-home visits are available.
Each inmate receives one free on-site visit per week.
Visits last 20 minutes.
Ordinary visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
The Sheriff says eight on-site kiosks are available at the Sheriff’s Office.
At-home visits can be scheduled through Securus Technologies.
The Sheriff’s published visitation schedule is stated in Central Time.
Information needed when scheduling
Rules that can end or block a visit
The Sheriff’s Office may cancel a visit before or during the session because of visitor or inmate conduct.
A visitor can be restricted from future visits for rule violations.
Tight-fitting or provocative clothing is prohibited under the published visitation rules.
Emergency special visits
Jail administration or the shift officer-in-charge may approve special visitation for narrowly defined emergencies involving an imminent threat of death or a death in the family. The Sheriff’s guidance says these situations are subject to strict rules and may involve a county crisis responder for direct-family death notification.
Private attorney calls and attorney video visitation
La Porte County publishes procedures that distinguish attorney communications from ordinary recorded family calls.
An attorney may ask jail staff to add the attorney’s number to the private caller list. After verification, calls from the inmate through Securus to that approved number are not recorded.
Attorneys may register for a private Securus account using their Bar card. Once configured as an attorney visitor, the Sheriff’s FAQ states that the scheduled attorney visit will not be recorded.
How to put money on La Porte County Jail commissary books
La Porte County currently offers three practical deposit routes: the Sheriff’s lobby kiosk, Tigg’s Canteen online, and certain mailed cashier’s checks or money orders.
| Method | Accepted | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Cash, credit card, debit card | Use the kiosk; cash is not accepted by jail staff at the counter. |
| Tigg’s Canteen | Online transaction methods shown by the vendor | Verify the inmate before submitting payment and review the vendor’s live fee. |
| Cashier’s check or money order | Mail directly to the inmate at the jail address. | |
| Stimulus check | Sheriff FAQ says accepted for deposit | Confirm current handling before mailing a government check. |
| Personal/payroll/Social Security check | No | The Sheriff’s FAQ specifically says these are not accepted. |
c/o La Porte County Jail
809 State Street, Suite 201A
La Porte, IN 46350
La Porte County Jail inmate mail rules after digital scanning
La Porte County implemented its Digital Mail Center process on March 4, 2024. Incoming correspondence is evaluated for scanning, and anything that cannot be scanned can be returned to the sender.
c/o La Porte County Jail
809 State Street, Suite 201A
La Porte, IN 46350
Items that the jail says cannot be scanned
Newspaper and magazine clippings.
Post-it notes, tape, adhesive items, staples and paper clips.
Greeting cards with die cuts or pop-out designs.
Items containing sparkles or glitter.
The Sheriff’s scanning rules list packages and certified mail as non-scannable.
Do not place cash or coins in ordinary inmate mail.
Personal, payroll, business, SSD and SSI checks are listed as unacceptable.
The jail lists photos smaller than 4 × 6 inches as non-scannable.
Anything larger than 8.5 × 14 inches is listed as non-scannable.
Mail that may be scanned but rejected or placed in property
How to make a letter scan clearly
La Porte County Jail phones, tablets, voicemail and eMessaging
The Sheriff’s Jail Services page identifies Securus as the provider for jail communications, including phone calls, video calls and other digital communication functions.
Securus hosts the facility’s inmate telephone communication.
On-site and remote video visitation are both supported.
The Sheriff’s Automated Information System includes instructions for leaving a short voicemail for an inmate.
The Sheriff’s site identifies Securus digital messaging among available inmate services.
The Sheriff’s homepage describes picture grams and video grams among Securus-hosted communication services.
Call the Automated Information System for current instructions or use the official Securus service.
Inmate property and prescription medication questions
The Sheriff’s 24/7 Automated Information System includes separate instructions for inmate property and prescription medicine drop-off.
Call the Automated Information System and use the property-information prompts before traveling to the jail. Property-release rules can depend on inmate authorization and the item involved.
Use the jail’s medication-drop-off instructions before bringing medicine. Do not hand medication directly to an inmate or mail prescription medicine without specific jail authorization.
219-362-3405
Medical, mental-health and addiction care inside the jail
The Sheriff’s Jail Services page identifies a contracted correctional-health provider specializing in the assessment and treatment of medical, mental-health and addiction disorders.
Have the inmate’s full name and Jail ID ready when providing health information to the facility.
Describe specific behavior, threats, symptoms or known diagnoses rather than providing only a vague welfare request.
Tell staff the substance, recent use pattern and known withdrawal risk if you have reliable information.
How to check a La Porte County criminal case in Indiana MyCase
The Sheriff’s homepage links directly to MyCase.IN.gov, Indiana’s statewide public court-case access system. This is the best next stop after confirming the inmate’s custody record.
JailTracker = “Is the person currently in La Porte County Jail?”
MyCase = “What is happening in the criminal case?”
La Porte County court-location clue: why the jail and court addresses differ
The La Porte County Jail sits in the county complex at 809 State Street, while court offices may be associated with other county buildings, including the courthouse at 813 Lincolnway and Michigan City court facilities. This is why the Sheriff’s automated inmate system includes the court location as a separate data point.
Need an arrest report instead of the current jail roster?
The Sheriff’s Records Division states that La Porte County Sheriff incident reports, case reports and arrest reports are not available online.
Use JailTracker or the Automated Information System.
Use the Sheriff’s Records Division or public-records process.
Main: 219-326-7700
Extension: 2282
Use VINE for La Porte County inmate release and custody-change alerts
La Porte County links directly to VINE, the nationwide victim information and notification network.
VINE can report whether an offender is currently in custody.
Users can register one or more phone numbers for automated custody-change notification.
The Sheriff’s VINE page states that an email address may also be registered for notifications.
Bond was posted but the La Porte inmate still appears in custody
Classes, counseling and support programs
The Sheriff’s jail operation provides classes and counseling in addition to custody services. Availability can depend on classification, sentence length, staffing and program enrollment.
Programming can help inmates address educational needs while incarcerated.
Behavioral and support services may be available through jail programming and contracted providers.
The Sheriff’s service provider specifically addresses addiction disorders in the correctional setting.
Correctional health services include mental-health assessment and care.
Securus digital services expand communication beyond standard voice calls where available.
The Sheriff’s Office also maintains community-oriented work programming associated with corrections operations.
La Porte County Jail contact directory
| Need | Office / system | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 automated inmate information | Automated Information System | 219-362-6548 · option 1 |
| General jail / bond | La Porte County Sheriff’s Office | 219-326-7700 |
| Michigan City jail contact | La Porte County Jail | 219-879-9132 |
| Toll-free county Sheriff line | Sheriff | 800-548-5374 |
| Warrant information | Warrants Division | 219-326-7700 ext. 2664 / 2427 / 2338 |
| Historical arrest / incident records | Records Division | 219-326-7700 ext. 2282 |
| Jail booking fax | Jail Booking | 219-326-6439 |
| Jail medical fax | Jail Medical | 219-362-3405 |
| Court case | Indiana MyCase | public.courts.in.gov/mycase |
| Victim custody alert | VINE | VINELink |
La Porte County Jail map and before-you-go checklist
Official systems you need only for live actions
The core rules are explained above. Leave this page only when you need live custody, court, visitation, payment or notification data.
Use the Sheriff’s inmate-information route to JailTracker.
Open inmate informationUse Securus for live communication setup and visit scheduling.
Open SecurusUse the state’s official public court system.
Open MyCaseRegister for live VINE notifications instead of manually rechecking the jail page.
Open VINELa Porte County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in La Porte County Jail?
Start with the official La Porte County Sheriff’s inmate-information page and use its JailTracker link. You can also call the 24/7 Automated Information System at 219-362-6548 and choose option 1.
What is the La Porte County Jail phone number?
The Sheriff’s main La Porte number is 219-326-7700. The 24/7 automated inmate line is 219-362-6548, option 1. The dedicated Jail Contact page currently lists 219-879-9132 for Michigan City callers.
Where is the La Porte County Jail?
The jail is at 809 State Street, Suite 201A, La Porte, Indiana 46350. It operates 24/7, while published in-person office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What can I find through La Porte County inmate information?
The Sheriff’s automated system says it can provide inmate searches by name plus charges, bonds, court dates, release dates and court locations.
How do I post bond for a La Porte County inmate?
Bond can be accepted at the County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Sheriff’s Office lobby 24/7. Verify the current amount first through JailTracker or by calling 219-326-7700 and choosing option 1.
How does La Porte County Jail visitation work?
The jail offers Securus on-site and at-home video visits. Each inmate receives one free 20-minute on-site visit per week, and ordinary visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
How do I put money on an inmate’s commissary account?
Use the Sheriff’s lobby kiosk, Tigg’s Canteen online or mail an approved cashier’s check or money order. The kiosk accepts cash and debit/credit cards, but the jail does not accept cash at the counter.
What is the La Porte County Jail inmate mailing address?
Address correspondence to the inmate by full name, c/o La Porte County Jail, 809 State Street, Suite 201A, La Porte, IN 46350. Mail is digitally scanned, and non-scannable items can be returned.
How do I find a La Porte County inmate’s court case?
Use Indiana’s official MyCase system at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by defendant name or case number and confirm that the case is filed in La Porte County.
How can I get notified when a La Porte County inmate is released?
Use VINE. La Porte County links to VINE for custody information and automated phone or email notifications when an offender’s custody status changes.
2026 source and accuracy notes
This guide was built from current La Porte County Sheriff’s Office inmate-information, Jail FAQ, Jail Contact, Jail Services, Mail, Video Visitation, Records, Jail Administration and VINE pages together with Indiana’s official MyCase court-access system.
Important county-specific details—including JailTracker, the 24/7 Automated Information System, 219-362-6548 option 1, the 24-hour Sheriff’s lobby bond option, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Clerk bond window, one free 20-minute on-site video visit per week, 24-hour advance visitation scheduling, Tigg’s Canteen, digital-mail scanning rules, accepted money orders, Securus attorney privacy procedures and jail medical/property routing—are explained directly above instead of making readers hunt through multiple government pages.