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LaPorte County Jail Information and Inmate Search

The LaPorte County Jail is located in LaPorte, Indiana and operated by the local Sheriff’s Office. A five story addition to the Security Complex was constructed in 2002. The current inmate capacity is 368 and the average daily population is 306. The building site is on the site of the old Schafer’s Laundry. The Jail Commander is Captain Andrew Hahn. The Assistant Jail Commanders are Lieutenants Steve Oliver and Jeff Holt. The Administrative Coordinator is Jeanne Crosslin and the Administrative Assistant is Sarah Fish.

La Porte County Jail
809 State Street, Suite 201A
La Porte, Indiana 46350

Phone (La Porte): 219.326.7700
Phone (Michigan City): 219.879.9132
Fax (Jail Booking): 219.326.6439
Fax (Jail Medical): 219.362.3405

The jail may also be contacted through a Jail Inquiry Form hosted on their website.

The jail roster is hosted online by JailTracker. Information provided includes a search by inmates’ name or name for charges and details about bonds, court dates, release dates, and court locations. JailTracker also provides identifying and demographic details about current inmates, including mugshots when available.

How to Send Mail or Package

Personal mail to inmates must include the sender’s full name and return address. If included on an address label, the label will be removed before the mail is delivered. Mail should be written in blue or black ink or pencil or typed. It may include up to 10 pictures. Other prohibited items include: computer generated or Polaroid photographs; currency; drawing or wording on the envelope, aside from address and return address; tape, stickers, adhesives, glitter, crayon, marker, colored ink, perfume, lipstick, staples; blank paper, envelopes, stamps, games, coloring book pages; greeting cards with pockets, wraps, electronics, or excessive glue, glitter, or construction. Newspapers and books must be sent directly from the publisher (bookstores, such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble, are not acceptable). Mail should be addressed as follows:

Inmate John Doe
c/o La Porte County Jail
809 State Street, Suite 201A
La Porte, IN 46350
Money may be deposited into an inmates’ commissary account online at Tiger Commissary or through the kiosk in the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. The jail does not accept cash at the counter. Cashier’s check or money orders may be mailed directly to inmates at the address provided above. Commissary orders are placed at 6:00 am every Friday. Visits last 20 minutes.

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Visitation Hours

Onsite and remote visitations are held Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8-11am, 12-1pm, and 3-4pm. Visits last 20 minutes. Inmates are provided 1 free onsite visitation per week. All other visits incur a charge determined by Securus Technologies, the company that operates video visitation. Visits may be scheduled online at Securus Technologies or at one of eight kiosks at the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Additional Jail Information

The LaPort County Sheriff”s Office provides a Most Wanted page on their website. This includes the names, identifying details, mugshots, charges, birthdates, and last known addresses of their most wanted offenders.

LaPorte County Sheriff Information

The county jail is operated by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff is Ron Heeg and the Chief Deputy is Al Ott. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

809 State St. Suite 202A
La Porte, IN 46350

Toll Free 800.548.5374
La Porte 219.326.7700
Michigan City 219.878.9132
Fax (Main): 219.324.6205

LaPorte County is in northwestern Indiana and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. LaPorte is the county seat and Michigan City is the largest city by area and population. The county covers 613.26 square miles. As of 2020, the county population was 112,417.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

LaPorte County violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
LaPorte County property crime is 38.0. (The US average is 35.4

LaPorte County Public Records Information

The public may request copies of records from any government agency, such as police reports from the Sheriff’s Department. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office provides an Access to Public Records Act Form online for the public’s convenience. The request should describe the records being sought and provide the name and contact information of the person making the request. Requests may be submitted in person or by mail, fax, or email. The Indiana Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires that requestors receive a response within 7 days, but the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office will acknowledge all requests within 24 hours, either in person, online, or by telephone. For further information about Indiana FOIA requests, call the Records Division at 219.326.7700, ext. 2282.

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