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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.

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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. · Source: Primary Agency Registry →

Name Booked Charges Status
Rattray, Dana Marie
49 · F
#P00340298
16 Apr 2026
  • CRIMNIAL RECKLESSNESS W/DEADLY WEAPON
  • PUBLIC INDECENCY- PUBLIC NUDITY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CRIMNIAL RECKLESSNESS W/DEADLY WEAPON
  • PUBLIC INDECENCY- PUBLIC NUDITY
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Hornett, Travis Shea
46 · M
#P00362344
16 Apr 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Collins, DeAndre Marquise
29 · M
#P00004100
15 Apr 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
In custody
Pewitt, Fred Ray
51 · M
#P00004048
10 Apr 2026
  • MURDER- ATTEMPTED
  • RESISTING
In custody
Meyers, Myckal vernell
22 · M
#P00004044
09 Apr 2026
  • ROBBERY
  • BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY-FELONY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ROBBERY
  • BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY-FELONY
  • BATTERY - MISDEMEANOR
In custody
Jolly, Antoine Cory
20 · M
#P00365199
09 Apr 2026
  • ROBBERY
  • BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY-FELONY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ROBBERY
  • BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY-FELONY
  • BATTERY- BODILY INJURY - MISDEMEANOR
In custody
Golden, Austin Michael
34 · M
#P00365680
08 Apr 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Walker, Jamille Leron
32 · M
#P00003999
06 Apr 2026
  • BURGLARY
  • ROBBERY+4
Show all 6 charges
  • BURGLARY
  • ROBBERY
  • CRIMINAL CONFINEMENT
  • THEFT
  • INTIMIDATION
  • BATTERY
In custody
James, Brett Michael
37 · M
#P00329832
06 Apr 2026
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Irons, Edward Erodney
56 · M
#P00003985
05 Apr 2026
  • THEFT WITH PRIOR FELONY 6
  • THEFT
In custody
Woodward, Kayla Lynn
27 · F
#P00358126
02 Apr 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • MV/REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
Parker, Thomas Nelson
61 · M
#P00032493
01 Apr 2026
  • CORRECTION- SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
In custody
Maxberry, Nicholas Steven
47 · M
#P00337620
29 Mar 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-W/PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION(S)
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • BATTERY - AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL DUTY
In custody
Rivera, Antonio L
25 · M
#P00003720
12 Mar 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURE/DEALING METHAMPHETAMINE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURE/DEALING METHAMPHETAMINE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
In custody
Stasak, Zane Taylor
34 · M
#P00340688
11 Mar 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY - NIBRS
In custody
Craig, Jason Robert
49 · M
#P00301223
10 Mar 2026
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SHOOTING A FIREARM INTO AN INHABITED STRUCTURE/PLACE OR BUILDING+6
Show all 8 charges
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SHOOTING A FIREARM INTO AN INHABITED STRUCTURE/PLACE OR BUILDING
  • INTIMIDATION
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
  • CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - PECUNIARY LOSS OF AT LEAST $750 BUT LESS THAN $50,000
  • REVOCATION OF BAIL
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
Buckingham, Stephan Wayne
41 · M
#P00350035
07 Mar 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Edge, Jaidon Nathaniel
26 · M
#P00361827
06 Mar 2026
  • UNLISTED/ UNKNOWN CHARGE
In custody
Barnett, James Alexander
29 · M
#P00345268
01 Mar 2026
  • 35-42-2-1(B)(1) (Simple Assault) : Battery Against A Public Safety Official : 6 : F
  • BATTERY- BODILY INJURY - MISDEMEANOR (SIMPLE ASSAULT)+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 35-42-2-1(B)(1) (Simple Assault) : Battery Against A Public Safety Official : 6 : F
  • BATTERY- BODILY INJURY - MISDEMEANOR (SIMPLE ASSAULT)
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
In custody
Garner, Robert Matthew
45 · M
#P00019335
28 Feb 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- DEALING COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • UNLISTED/ UNKNOWN CHARGE+3
Show all 5 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- DEALING COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • UNLISTED/ UNKNOWN CHARGE
  • CONSPIRACY
  • DEALING COCAINE
  • DEALING MARIJUANA/HASH
In custody
Crosby, Brandon Lee
30 · M
#P00000072
18 Feb 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • CRIMINAL MISCHIEF+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
  • CRIMINAL TRESPASS
In custody
Romine, Charles Otto
60 · M
#P00004802
16 Feb 2026
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Woodruff, Scott Gregory
37 · M
#P00328690
14 Feb 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN+3
Show all 5 charges
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • POSSESSION OF METH
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Boyd, Benjamin Harrison
34 · M
#P00347045
07 Feb 2026
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED BAC .15 OR ABOVE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERS A MISD
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED BAC .15 OR ABOVE
  • OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED C MISD
  • REVOCATION OF BAIL
In custody
Oliver, Tasia Shardae
39 · F
#P00003361
06 Feb 2026
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM
In custody
Boothe, Angela Jean
39 · F
#P00340648
06 Feb 2026
  • HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG+3
Show all 5 charges
  • HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
  • DEALING METH
  • REVOCATION OF BAIL
In custody
Grove, Jonathan Dallas
34 · M
#P00332912
31 Jan 2026
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE+3
Show all 5 charges
  • Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
  • HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Tolliver, Tavares Rashad
30 · M
#P00003306
31 Jan 2026
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • STRANGULATION (SIMPLE)- DEF. APPLIES PRESSURE TO THROAT OR NECK OR OBSTRUCTS NOSE OR MOUTH OF ANOTHER TO IMPEDE BREATHING OR BLOOD W/ PRIOR CONVICTION+6
Show all 8 charges
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • STRANGULATION (SIMPLE)- DEF. APPLIES PRESSURE TO THROAT OR NECK OR OBSTRUCTS NOSE OR MOUTH OF ANOTHER TO IMPEDE BREATHING OR BLOOD W/ PRIOR CONVICTION
  • BATTERY - MISDEMEANOR
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN- W/PRIOR CONVICTION WITHIN 15 YEARS
  • COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION - EXTORTION/BLACKMAIL - NIBRS
  • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL
In custody
Enyeart, Christin James
34 · M
#P00324398
29 Jan 2026
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • INTIMIDATION
In custody
Heard, Jerrell Turon
45 · M
#P00320091
21 Jan 2026
  • DEALING METH
In custody
Woodley, Jamel Donjuan
29 · M
#P00345050
20 Jan 2026
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE+5
Show all 7 charges
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
  • MOTOR VEHICLE- DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED- PRIOR SUSPENSION WITHIN 10 YEARS
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY-FELONY
  • BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY - FELONY
  • BATTERY
In custody
Murphy, Charles Joseph
39 · M
#P00335470
17 Jan 2026
  • INTIMIDATION
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME+3
Show all 5 charges
  • INTIMIDATION
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - PECUNIARY LOSS OF AT LEAST $750 BUT LESS THAN $50,000
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-MODERATE BODILY INJURY
In custody
Allen, Dakota Lemario
24 · M
#P00001976
13 Jan 2026
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA+1
Show all 3 charges
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS FIREARM BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA
  • NEVER RECEIVED A LICENSE
In custody
Bone, Robert Delano
69 · M
#P00003099
09 Jan 2026
  • MURDER
  • ARSON+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MURDER
  • ARSON
  • RECKLESS HOMICIDE
In custody
Nicholas, Tristen Michael
28 · M
#P00357642
06 Jan 2026
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT+2
Show all 4 charges
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
  • REVOCATION OF PROBATION
In custody
OBrian, Kevin Allen
48 · M
#P00338330
06 Jan 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Norman, Cameron Michael
26 · M
#P00356746
06 Jan 2026
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Huspek-Hein, James Joseph
30 · M
#P00342167
06 Jan 2026
  • BURGLARY
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
Kelley, Robert James
47 · M
#P00034111
05 Jan 2026
  • DEALING METH
In custody
Owens, Jeremiah Anthony
30 · M
#P00340910
04 Jan 2026
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
In custody
Kennedy, Michael Edward
56 · M
#P00008645
01 Jan 2026
  • DEALING METH
In custody
Toole, Ian Patrick
37 · M
#P00353029
27 Dec 2025
  • MURDER- ATTEMPTED
  • BATTERY- AGGRAVATED+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MURDER- ATTEMPTED
  • BATTERY- AGGRAVATED
  • STRANGULATION
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
In custody
Ross, Delise Marie
37 · F
#P00348649
25 Dec 2025
  • MURDER- ATTEMPTED
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - NIBRS+5
Show all 7 charges
  • MURDER- ATTEMPTED
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - NIBRS
  • WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POINTING A FIREARM
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
  • UNLISTED/ UNKNOWN CHARGE
In custody
Else, James Franklin
57 · M
#P00023670
22 Dec 2025
  • COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION
  • OPERATING WITH NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY+2
Show all 4 charges
  • COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION
  • OPERATING WITH NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE I : A : M
  • FAILURE TO COMPLY
In custody
Stephens, Keshawn Lamar
28 · M
#P00359521
21 Dec 2025
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)+2
Show all 4 charges
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOWING PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD (SEE OR HEAR)
  • FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY
In custody
Jacox, Rayshawn Raymond
26 · M
#P00002906
15 Dec 2025
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM SERIOUS VIOLENT OFFENDER
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN+2
Show all 4 charges
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM SERIOUS VIOLENT OFFENDER
  • UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM REMOVED SERIAL NUMBER
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
In custody
Bowie, Phillip
31 · M
#P00002870
11 Dec 2025
  • DEALING MARIJUANA/HASH
In custody
Gottschlich, Angela Sue
41 · F
#P00339401
11 Dec 2025
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURE/DEALING METHAMPHETAMINE
  • CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURE PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
White, Terrance Xavier
21 · M
#P00360800
11 Dec 2025
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • BATTERY - AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL DUTY+2
Show all 4 charges
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • BATTERY - AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL DUTY
  • 35-42-2-1(B)(1) (Simple Assault) : Battery Against A Public Safety Official : 6 : F
  • BATTERY - BODILY WASTE -FELONY
In custody
Chalabis, Jake Austin
24 · M
#P00355405
30 Nov 2025
  • KIDNAPPING
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT+4
Show all 6 charges
  • KIDNAPPING
  • DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
  • Strangulation (Simple)- Def. Applies Pressure To Throat Or Neck Or Obstructs Nose Or Mouth Of Another To Impede Breathing Or Blood
  • COMMUNICATION- INTERFERE IN THE REPORTING OF A CRIME
  • INVASION OF PRIVACY
  • OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
In custody
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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 / Inmate Information Phone: (219) 477-3050
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. Intake Phone Verification: If the individual was arrested recently (within the last 2 to 6 hours), they may still be undergoing central intake and booking processing before appearing on the public index.
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.
Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for phone time, hygiene, and commissary.

Detainees in Porter County can use funds deposited into their commissary trust accounts to purchase hygiene products, approved snacks, writing materials, and postage.

  • Online Electronic Deposits: Available through authorized payment processors.
  • Lobby Kiosks: Self-service kiosks located in the detention facility public lobby accepting cash and credit/debit cards.
  • Money Orders: Must be made payable to the inmate with their assigned booking number. Personal checks are not accepted.
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Porter County.

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

Standard Inmate Mailing Format:
Inmate Full Legal Name, Booking #
Porter County Jail
2755 State Road 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Prohibited items: cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos, and packages without prior authorization.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Porter County.

Visitation policies in Porter County require advance registration. Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian with valid documentation.
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:

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do I search for someone in Porter County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Porter County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

How does bail and bond posting work in Porter County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Porter County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Porter County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Porter County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

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

FCRA Notice: We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information may not be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request page.

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
Constitutional Rights

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Verification

About This Public Record

Data Source: Porter County Sheriff Roster
Indexing Method: Automated daily public intake scrape
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.