The 24-bed La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center is also called the JSC and provides several programs to the juvenile courts in the county for youth ages 8-18. It serves both troubled and at risk youth, and is not limited only to juvenile offenders or to punishments. It protects each of the youth housed inside the walls, and keeps them safe from incarcerated adults by providing a safe and secure environment of their own, safe from themselves or from dangers for those who are at risk, and provides programming to improve their knowledge and skills.
Within the facility are two separate functions, the juvenile detention or secured unit and the residential care that is in place for those who have not been charged or are not being detained by the courts.
A behavioral program is in place to reward positive changes and behavior, individual educational plans to ensure their education goals are met, and care plans that include nutrition education, physical education, vocational education, creative arts, conflict resolution, law education, counseling and medical and dental care.
Mail: Resident's Name - La Porte County Juvenile Services - 364 South Zigler Road - La Porte, IN 46350
Phones: Youth are permitted to call their parents and guardians at least once a week during the following hours.
Secure Unit: Monday – Friday: 7:30PM – 9:00PM.
Residential Unit: Weekdays: 7:00AM – 8:00AM, 3:00PM – 3:45PM, and 7:00PM – 8:00PM Weekends: 10:00AM – 11:45AM, 3:00PM – 3:45PM, and 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Visitation:
Secure Unit Visiting Hours Wednesday: 7PM-8:30PM Saturday: 7PM-8:30PM Sunday: 1PM-4PM & 7PM-8:30PM
Residential Visiting Hours: Tuesdays: 6PM-8PM Weekends/Holidays: 1PM- 3PM & 6PM-8PM
Phone: 219-324-5130
Physical Address:
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 219-324-5130 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.
La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center Inmate Search
The La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center maintains an average of 36 offenders in custody on any given day. The La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year La Porte County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,080 offenders.
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After arrest, individuals are processed at La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 219-324-5130.
If someone is taken to La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center in La Porte for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 219-324-5130.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in La Porte County, Indiana, visit the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center? What is the Schedule?
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
219-324-5130
La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center SECURE UNIT VISITING HOURS
All visits are at half hour intervals.
La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center RESIDENTIAL UNIT VISITING HOURS
All visits are at half hour intervals
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
For inmates receiving mail in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center:
Juvenile's Full Name
La Porte County Juvenile Services Center
364 South Zigler Road
La Porte, IN 46350
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-324-5130 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in La Porte County?
This facility, known as "La Porte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center" is also known as La Porte County Juvenile (coed), La Porte County Juvenile (coed) , La Porte County Juvenile (coed) , Indiana, La Porte.
