Porter County Detention Center (coed)

To search for an inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed), 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 219-465-3520 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.

Porter County Detention Center (coed) Inmate Search

The Porter County Detention Center (coed) maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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 Porter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,460 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)? What is the Schedule?

Porter County Detention Center (coed) ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1660 State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-465-3520

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 219-465-3520 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 219-465-3520 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Porter County Detention Center (coed) Resident Visitation

1660 State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-465-3520

• Residents will be allowed a minimum of three (30 minute) visits per week.
• A maximum of 3 people may visit at a time.

People allowed to visit residents include: 

• Parents or legal guardians (unless visits have been revoked by the Judge, Juvenile Probation or Juvenile Detention).
• Resident's spouse or children.
• Siblings and grandparents can visit when a resident is on Phase 4, siblings must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• If a resident is departing for further placement such as to a residential facility or Department of Correction (does not include temporary placement to the DOC for the purposes of diagnostic testing), grandparents and siblings can visit once prior to the resident's placement. Siblings must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

If parents will not visit the resident together (divorced, separated, etc.), the following options are available: 

• Parents can split the visiting time.
• Parents can alternate visits (one can visit on one night and the other can visit on another night).

It is the responsibility of the parents to contact the center to make the visiting arrangements. Residents have the right to refuse a visit.

VISITING HOURS: 

MONDAY through SATURDAY

• 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM,
• 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM

SUNDAY

• 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM,
• 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM
• 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM,
• 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM

All visits MUST be scheduled by calling 219-465-3520. You may not schedule visits more than one (1) day in advance. If you arrive at the center during visitation hours without a visiting time, you will not be allowed to visit with your child. Visitors should be prepared to show identification at time of visit.

When residents reach Phase 4 parents/guardians may bring in a snack for their child during the Sunday visit. It must consist only of a factory sealed, 20oz. or smaller drink (no energy drinks or hot beverages) and factory sealed, individual sized snack.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed)?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed), and what can I send them?

Porter County Detention Center (coed) Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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 Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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:
Resident's Full name
Porter County Juvenile Detention
1660 S State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full name
Porter County Juvenile Detention
1660 S State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385

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 Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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 Porter County Detention Center (coed) 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:
Resident's Full name
Porter County Juvenile Detention
1660 S State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46385

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed), and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Porter County Detention Center (coed) using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Porter County Detention Center (coed) have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Porter County Detention Center (coed)’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 219-465-3520 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Porter County?