Every Way to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at LaPorte County Jail
Getting money onto someone's account at LaPorte County Jail? You've got three options: the lobby kiosk, online deposits through Tigg's Canteen, or mailing an approved payment. Here's how each method works and what the jail will—and won't—accept.
The lobby kiosk at the La Porte County Sheriff's Office handles in-person commissary deposits. It accepts both cash and credit/debit cards - handy if you need funds on the account fast without waiting on mail.
Heads up: LaPorte County Jail does not accept cash at the counter. If you’re bringing cash, plan to use the lobby kiosk.
Can't make it in person? Deposit money online through Tigg's Canteen. It's convenient, but give yourself extra time - especially if you're trying to fund an account before a commissary order.
Note: Follow Tigg's Canteen checkout instructions carefully, and don't wait until the last minute. Online deposits can take time to process.
You can also mail a cashier's check or money order. Address it to the inmate using this format: Inmate [Name] c/o La Porte County Jail, 809 State Street, Suite 201A, La Porte, IN 46350.
- ✓ Accepted for deposit: stimulus checks
- ✓ Not accepted for deposit: payroll checks
- ✓ Not accepted for deposit: personal checks
- ✓ Not accepted for deposit: Social Security checks
Timing matters for web commissary orders. Place your order by 12:00 AM every Tuesday to ensure delivery the following week.
- Pick the method that fits your timeline - Use the lobby kiosk (cash or credit/debit), deposit online through Tigg’s Canteen, or mail a cashier’s check/money order.
- Use the inmate’s name exactly as booked - For mailed payments, write the inmate’s name and “c/o La Porte County Jail” clearly so it’s credited correctly.
- Keep proof of payment - Save your kiosk receipt, confirmation from the online deposit, or a copy/receipt for the cashier’s check or money order.
- Allow for processing time - Online deposits and mailed payments aren’t always instant, so plan ahead if the money is meant to cover commissary.
Warning: Don’t bring cash expecting to pay at the counter, and don’t mail payroll checks, personal checks, or Social Security checks - those are not accepted.
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