How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Lake County Jail only allows visits from people on an inmate's approved visitors list. You'll need a valid photo ID to enter—the jail lists accepted IDs on its website. Plan your timing carefully: check in at least 30 minutes before the visiting period ends so staff can process you. Visitation hours follow the facility's normal hours of operation, and GettingOut posts additional scheduling details and updates. Like most Indiana facilities, you'll need to register and get approved before visiting. The jail runs background and warrant checks on applicants. Visits may be in-person or by video at the facility. For video visits, sign in early and test your device to make sure it meets the technical requirements.
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Visiting someone at Lake County Jail for the first time? It's straightforward once you know what to bring and when to show up. Use this checklist to avoid the most common reasons people get turned away at the door.
Your first visit to Lake County Jail goes smoothly when you bring the right ID, arrive with time to spare, and know you're actually approved to visit. Use this checklist to avoid the most common reasons people get turned away at the door.
Bring a valid photo ID to visit Lake County Jail. The jail provides examples of accepted photo IDs in its visitation requirements.
Only people on the inmate's approved visitors list can visit. The inmate has to add you to their list before a visit can happen.
Arrive early—you need to check in at least 30 minutes before the visiting period ends so staff can process you. Confirm the day's hours on GettingOut before you go.
Lake County Jail offers three ways to add money to an inmate's account: the lobby kiosk, money orders, or remote deposits through GettingOut. The kiosk is the fastest in-person option — it's open 24 hours and accepts cash and credit cards. Can't make it to the facility? Deposit online through GettingOut or call their toll-free line. Money orders are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturdays only during visiting hours.
Can't reach someone at Lake County Jail by phone? You can still leave a paid voicemail through the jail's phone provider.
Lake County Jail uses Telmate for inmate phone calls. You have three options for paying: collect, prepaid, or debit.
