La Porte County Jail

La Porte County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 13, 2024

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Location 809 State Street, LaPorte, IN, 46350
Official Website http://www.laportecountysheriff.com/corrections.html

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La Porte County County can be found in the Indiana area. – is the county seat. La Porte County has a total population of 38443 and was formed in .

La Porte County County has a total area of 912 square miles. The zip codes in La Porte County County are 46340, 46345, 46346, 46348, 46350, 46352, 46360, 46361, 46365, 46371, 46382, 46390, 46391.

 

La Porte County Jail is located in La Porte County County, Indiana state. The specific address of the La Porte County Jail is 809 State Street, LaPorte, IN, 46350. The La Porte County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 45,000. The La Porte County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 219-326-7700 ext 2361, 219-879-3530, the La Porte County Jail information line, or fax at or fax219-324-6355.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown . The justice center houses the La Porte County county sheriff, police department offices, and the La Porte County Jail. The La Porte County county sheriff is the general overseer of the La Porte County Jail. Originally, the La Porte County Jail could house approximately 2235 inmates.

Over the years, the La Porte County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the La Porte County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of La Porte County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The La Porte County Jail has a 132-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the La Porte County Jail.

The La Porte County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the La Porte County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the La Porte County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The La Porte County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the La Porte County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the La Porte County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to La Porte County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the La Porte County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the La Porte County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

La Porte County Jail — General Information

Facility Name La Porte County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 809 State Street, LaPorte, IN, 46350
Capacity 135
Facility Type Adult
City LaPorte
Postal Code 46350
State Indiana
County La Porte County
Official Website http://www.laportecountysheriff.com/corrections.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the La Porte County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the La Porte County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the La Porte County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the La Porte County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the La Porte County Jail.

The La Porte County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the La Porte County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the La Porte County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the La Porte County Jail’s prison website.

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

Directions

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