Indiana · Valparaiso

Porter County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Porter County, Indiana (County Seat: Valparaiso, Population: 173,000). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 278 active inmates
State Jurisdiction IN
County Population
173,000
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
278
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Valparaiso
Primary administrative center
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Custody Directory

County Custody Portal & Roster Directory

Inmate Search Sheriff / Detention

Porter County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster

Search Porter County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Porter County Jail
Location: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 477-3050
Inmate Phone: ViaPath Technologies
Facility & Inmate Services Visitation & Mail

Porter County Jail

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Porter County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (219) 477-3050 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Porter County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Porter County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 278 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
41
79 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Thursday
19.6% of active sample
Leading Charge
Failure To Appear
46 cases on docket
Average Detainee Age
37.1 yrs
Facility mean census

The Porter County Adult Detention Facility in Indiana currently reports an active holding census of 281 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 41 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 79 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Thursday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 55 records (19.6%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Failure To Appear (46 cases), Failure To Comply (28 cases), and Probation Violation (27 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Porter County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. Facility demographics reflect housing 79.0% male and 21.0% female inmates with an average detainee age of 37.1 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to April 07, 2023, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Failure To Appear 46 Failure To Comply 28 Probation Violation 27 Invasion Of Privacy 22
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Agency Directory

Porter County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Jeff Balon

Headquarters: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 477-3000
Detention Center

Porter County Jail

Address: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Booking Line: (219) 477-3050
Trust / Commissary: ViaPath Technologies
Inmate Phone: ViaPath Technologies
Porter County Public Records Compliance & Corrections Independent Directory · Free 72-Hour Expungement Review

Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.

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Answers

Porter County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Porter County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Porter County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 21, 2026, there are 278 individuals listed in Porter County custody. Of these active records, 79 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Porter County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Porter County Jail, located at 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (219) 477-3050.

How do bail and bond postings work in Porter County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Porter County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Porter County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Porter County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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