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Porter County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Porter County, Indiana.

Jurisdiction Snapshot
Currently in Custody 276
Last Verified 20 Oct, 20:54 UTC
Agency: Porter County Sheriff's Office
Total in Custody
276
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Active custody index

1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

Showing 276 active custody records for Porter County · Verified Oct 20, 2026 20:54 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Name Booked Charges Status
Swelfer, Ria Amaryah
35 · F
#P00345282
27 Aug 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Reid, Dannyelle Faye
47 · F
#P00115660
26 Aug 2026
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Bustamante, Ray Gordones
20 · M
#P00005248
20 Aug 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia+2
Show all 4 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- RECKLESS DRIVING
  • NEVER RECEIVED A LICENSE
In custody
Johnson, David Alvin JR
28 · M
#P00360819
18 Aug 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Doss, Jonathan Lyfe
20 · M
#P00002603
18 Aug 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS+3
Show all 5 charges
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • RECKLESS DRIVING
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Freeman, John Kenneth
44 · M
#P00311012
18 Aug 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Webb, Wendell Douglas
63 · M
#P00021079
18 Aug 2026
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Davis, Teyvaun
20 · M
#P00365219
17 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
  • MINOR CONSUME AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
In custody
Eaton, Amy Lynn
40 · F
#P00306244
17 Aug 2026
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia+2
Show all 4 charges
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • POSSESSION OF COCAINE
In custody
Napier, Jason Duayne
52 · M
#P00302285
16 Aug 2026
  • MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG+5
Show all 7 charges
  • MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
  • POSSESSION COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY
  • POSSESSION METHAMPHETAMINE
  • FRAUD- POSSESS A DEVICE TO INTERFERE WITH DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST
  • POSSESSION OF METH
In custody
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Name Booked Charges Status
Dagostino, David John
45 · M
#P00346607
15 Aug 2026
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED PRIOR
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD+1
Show all 3 charges
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED PRIOR
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED BAC .15 OR ABOVE
In custody
Sander, Ronald Dewayne
62 · M
#P00001848
15 Aug 2026
  • ARREST WARRANT PORTER COUNTY
In custody
Jones, Steven Michael
41 · M
#P00353860
13 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME+4
Show all 6 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
  • THEFT- ALL OTHER LARCENY - VALUE OF PROPERTY AT LEAST $750 AND LESS THAN $50,000 - NIBRS
  • AUTO THEFT
  • THEFT
In custody
Martsolf, Mathew Dayle
44 · M
#P00005199
12 Aug 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • Operating A Vehicle With An BAC Of .15 Or More
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED PRIOR
In custody
Burnett, Angelo
32 · M
#P00005194
10 Aug 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS+3
Show all 5 charges
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
  • ORGANIZED THEFT
  • MV ACCIDENT LEAVING THE SCENE
  • RECKLESS DRIVING
In custody
Sykes, Myreiona Twonisha
28 · F
#P00005192
10 Aug 2026
  • ORGANIZED THEFT
  • THEFT
In custody
Stalbaum, Damian Lee
34 · M
#P00325965
10 Aug 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
In custody
Eckwood, Taeshaun Armond Jamar
19 · M
#P00000858
10 Aug 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Bell, Ja Von Ty Leik
28 · M
#P00005179
09 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • Strangulation (Simple)- Def. Applies Pressure To Throat Or Neck Or Obstructs Nose Or Mouth Of Another To Impede Breathing Or Blood+2
Show all 4 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • Strangulation (Simple)- Def. Applies Pressure To Throat Or Neck Or Obstructs Nose Or Mouth Of Another To Impede Breathing Or Blood
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
In custody
Ingersoll, Caleb Joshua
30 · M
#P00340800
08 Aug 2026
  • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL
In custody
Gerrett, James Michael
45 · M
#P00073847
05 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Rockey, Laura Jean
54 · F
#P00310438
05 Aug 2026
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Foley, Isaiah Matthew
21 · M
#P00365305
05 Aug 2026
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT
  • REVOCATION OF BAIL
In custody
Hopps, Jasmine Brittany
40 · F
#P00005127
04 Aug 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CREATES A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF BODILY INJURY TO THE DEF. OR VICTIM AND DEF. HAS TWO PRIORS UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
  • OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CREATES A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF BODILY INJURY TO THE DEF. OR VICTIM AND DEF. HAS TWO PRIORS UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
  • OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA
  • RECKLESS DRIVING
In custody
Metsch, David Bryant
40 · M
#P00309090
04 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Heeger, John Robert
44 · M
#P00005125
04 Aug 2026
  • COMMITMENT PRIOR CHARGE
In custody
Smith, Jarrett Darenzo
21 · M
#P00364923
03 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
  • CONFINEMENT+5
Show all 7 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
  • CONFINEMENT
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • FRAUD
  • THEFT $750 LESS NOT MORE THEN $50,000
  • ORGANIZED THEFT
  • IDENTITY DECEPTION
In custody
Williams, Kervel Verdell
41 · M
#P00358056
02 Aug 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Borman-Scaggs, Timothy Lee
36 · M
#P00330147
31 Jul 2026
  • THEFT- SHOPLIFTING - PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION FOR THEFT OR CONVERSION - NIBRS
In custody
Taylor, Sonny Shawn
26 · M
#P00352918
31 Jul 2026
  • FRAUD
In custody
Vanator, Andrew Scott
41 · M
#P00357672
31 Jul 2026
  • SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO REGISTER
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Grant, Jordan James
33 · M
#P00355039
31 Jul 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • DEALING METH+5
Show all 7 charges
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • DEALING METH
  • POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
Lloyd, Melissa Sue
46 · F
#P00345084
28 Jul 2026
  • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL/DRUGS
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Teat, Daverious Anthony
31 · M
#P00000902
28 Jul 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Hood, Kameron Simone
26 · F
#P00001941
28 Jul 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Graham, Jennifer Tracy
42 · F
#P00363152
27 Jul 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Safstrom, Emily Kate
40 · F
#P00319539
27 Jul 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF A VEHICLE AND CAUSES SBI
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE+3
Show all 5 charges
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF A VEHICLE AND CAUSES SBI
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
  • RECKLESS DRIVING
In custody
Dolnics, Serena Desiree
33 · F
#P00338065
27 Jul 2026
  • MURDER
In custody
Meulemans, Joseph Ryan
36 · M
#P00321007
24 Jul 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia+3
Show all 5 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
  • REVOCATION OF BAIL
In custody
Maxwell, Jerry Wayne
36 · M
#P00005034
24 Jul 2026
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
In custody
Hunter, Steven Comesin
40 · M
#P00005030
23 Jul 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURE/DEALING METHAMPHETAMINE
In custody
Flores, Isaiah Reynaldo
21 · M
#P00365264
23 Jul 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE- 2ND OFFENSE
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Reiner, Philip Joseph
31 · M
#P00335536
20 Jul 2026
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • FALSE INFORMING+1
Show all 3 charges
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • FALSE INFORMING
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Collins, Aidan Farley
20 · M
#P00002715
18 Jul 2026
  • CHILD SOLICITATION
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
In custody
Aviles, Guadalupe
34 · F
#P00365710
17 Jul 2026
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Brown, Jessie
47 · M
#P00004954
16 Jul 2026
  • ROBBERY
  • THEFT $750 LESS NOT MORE THEN $50,000
In custody
Dalton, David Andrew
56 · M
#P00350314
16 Jul 2026
Not published by source
In custody
Williams, Anthony Anton
33 · M
#P00365989
16 Jul 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Rose, Austin Lee
35 · M
#P00356100
16 Jul 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Spurgeon, Taylor Leigh
38 · F
#P00004943
15 Jul 2026
  • THEFT
In custody
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Understanding Porter County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Porter County Jail. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

  • Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
  • Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
  • Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
  • Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Porter County Jail booking desk directly at (219) 477-3050.
Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

Record Removal Request Report Data Discrepancy
Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Porter County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Porter County Jail
Physical / Booking Location: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Booking / Facility Phone: (219) 477-3050
Operating Agency: Jeff Balon
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Porter County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Porter County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Porter County Jail directly.
Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

Read Search Guide
Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Porter County.

Bail amounts in Porter County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

Read Bail Guide
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Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Porter County Jail
Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

ViaPath Technologies

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Porter County Jail. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

Deposit Portal
1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Porter County Jail.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

  • Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
  • Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.
Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Read Commissary Guide
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Porter County.

Reported Telecom Provider Porter County Jail
Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

ViaPath Technologies

Inmates held in Porter County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via ViaPath Technologies. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

Calling Portal

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Porter County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:
Call Facility Desk: (219) 477-3050
Physical Detention Center: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).
Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Read Communications Guide
Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Porter County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Porter County Jail. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:
Call Facility Desk: (219) 477-3050
ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.
Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Read Visitation Guide
Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Porter County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Porter County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Wayne County Warrick County Jefferson County Houston County Canadian County Dorchester County
Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Porter County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How many inmates are currently detained in Porter County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 20, 2026, there are 276 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.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Porter County, Indiana. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Facility Directory

Porter County Detention

Facility Name: Porter County Jail
Jail Location: 2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Inmate Info / Booking: (219) 477-3050
Operating Agency: Jeff Balon
Verification

About This Public Record

Data Source: Porter County Sheriff's Office
Indexing Method: Direct sheriff record synchronization
Jurisdiction: Porter County, Indiana (IN)
Legal Notice
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance

This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.