This page helps users with an inmate search in Porter County, Indiana, including how to check custody information, review booking details, and contact the proper jail office for next steps.
The Porter County Sheriff’s Office provides the main jail lookup through its Who’s In Jail page, along with related jail services for visitation, commissary, mail, and custody notifications.
Porter County Sheriff’s Office Who’s In Jail search
Use the Sheriff’s Office search current inmates in Porter County Jail page to look for people listed in custody. The page includes a “Type to Search” field for narrowing jail results.
Have one or more identifying details ready before searching.
- Inmate name
- Inmate ID, when known
- Booking date, when shown in results
After a result appears, review the inmate information carefully before relying on it for a jail contact, bond question, or visitation step.
- Open the Who’s In Jail search page.
- Use the “Type to Search” field to narrow the inmate list.
- Select or review the matching result.
- Check the booking date, charges, bond information, and arresting agency shown for that record.
Booking details shown in jail results
Porter County jail listings may show basic inmate information, booking details, charge information, and bond information. A listing may include an inmate ID, booking date, age, gender, physical descriptors, arresting agency, statute code, crime classification, offense code, offense type, bond type, and bond amounts.
Check the booking date. People with similar names may appear in jail data, so the booking date and inmate ID can help confirm the correct listing.
Recent bookings and custody notifications
The Sheriff’s Office also provides a review recent bookings page for newer jail entries. This can help when a person does not appear in the current jail search or when the booking is very recent.
For custody status alerts, Indiana VINE allows crime victims to search custody information and register for telephone or email notifications when an offender’s custody status changes. The Indiana VINE toll-free number is (866) 959-8463.
Visitation and inmate communication
Porter County Jail uses GettingOut by Telmate for inmate communication services. Friends and family must verify their identity before accepting inmate phone calls, and only inmates may initiate phone calls.
Remote video visits are available seven days a week during these time blocks.
| Visit period | Remote video visit hours |
|---|---|
| Morning | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Afternoon | 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Evening | 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM |
Visits may be scheduled through GettingOut or by using the kiosk in the facility lobby. The jail recommends scheduling visit appointments at least one day in advance. Available times may vary by classification and housing unit.
For online video visitation questions at Porter County Jail, call (866) 516-0115 and select option 2.
Commissary, mail, and inmate funds
Funds held by an arrested person are placed into an electronic account maintained by the Sheriff’s Department. Inmates may use account funds for phone calls, commissary, or bond. Friends and family may deposit money through the Viapath kiosk in the jail lobby or electronically through GettingOut.
Personal checks are not accepted at the jail. For commissary questions, the Porter County Jail Commissary Department can be reached at (219) 477-3109.
Personal mail for inmates at Porter County Jail is digitally delivered through the tablet system. Mail should include the complete facility name and state, the inmate’s full name and MNI number, and the sender’s full name and physical address. Personal mail is sent to: Porter County Jail, IN, Inmate Name, MNI number, PO BOX 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
Do not send money orders or attorney-client privileged mail to the Phoenix, Maryland address. That address is for personal mail such as letters, pictures, and drawings.
Porter County Jail contacts
Use these Porter County Sheriff’s Office contacts for jail-related questions, custody follow-up, or in-person jail service needs.
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Porter County Sheriff’s Office, 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso IN 46383
Phone: (219) 477-3000 -
Jail Division
Phone: (219) 477-3050 -
Civil Bureau
Phone: (219) 477-3155 -
Jail Hours of Operation
7am to 3pm -
Administration Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm
Common questions
Where do I search for a Porter County inmate?
Use the Porter County Sheriff’s Office Who’s In Jail page to search current jail listings. The page provides a “Type to Search” field and shows inmate, booking, charge, and bond details when available.
What information can a Porter County inmate listing show?
A jail listing may show the inmate ID, booking date, age, gender, physical descriptors, arresting agency, charges, statute code, offense details, and bond information.
Who do I call about a Porter County Jail inmate?
For jail-related questions, call the Jail Division at (219) 477-3050. The Sheriff’s Office main number is (219) 477-3000.
Can I get custody status notifications in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana VINE lets crime victims search custody information and register for telephone or email notifications when an offender’s custody status changes. The Indiana VINE toll-free number is (866) 959-8463.
How do I schedule a Porter County Jail video visit?
Use GettingOut or the facility lobby kiosk to schedule a visit. The jail recommends scheduling at least one day in advance, and available times may vary by classification and housing unit.