How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at LaPorte County Jail takes a little planning, but the basics are straightforward. Each inmate gets one free on-site visit per week, limited to 20 minutes. All visits—on-site or at-home—must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. When booking, you'll need the inmate's name/ID plus your contact information. Schedule through Securus Technologies or at one of eight on-site kiosks at the sheriff's office. Keep in mind that visitation is a privilege here, and all visits are recorded and electronically monitored. Follow staff instructions and expect to be on the inmate's approved visitors list before you visit.
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Most calls and video visits at LaPorte County Jail are recorded. If you need a private, unrecorded connection, there are two paths: adding a phone number to the jail's private caller list, or (for attorneys) registering for unrecorded Securus attorney visits.
Scheduling your first video visit at La Porte County Jail comes down to one key rule: book at least 24 hours ahead.
Staying in touch matters—but it helps to know what's free, what's recorded, and what you can do when you need privacy. Here's how the weekly on-site visit works at La Porte County Jail, what "recorded" actually means, and how to request unrecorded calls through the private caller list.
Your first video visit goes smoother when you know the time limits, scheduling rules, and what can get a session cut short. Here's a quick prep guide for LaPorte County Jail video visitation.
Each inmate gets one free on-site visit per week. That visit is limited to 20 minutes.
Schedule on-site or at-home visits through Securus Technologies or at one of the eight on-site kiosks at the sheriff’s office. Visits must be booked at least 24 hours ahead, and you’ll need the inmate name/ID and your contact information. You should also expect to be on the approved visitors list and complete any required visitation application before visiting.
Yes. Visitation at LaPorte County Jail is a privilege, and all visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Yes. Attorneys can register a private Securus account with their Bar card to schedule visits that will not be recorded.
Getting money onto someone's commissary account at La Porte County Jail comes down to two things: picking an accepted deposit method and timing it right so funds clear before the weekly web-order cutoff.
La Porte County Jail switched to a Digital Mail Center on March 4, 2024. Most incoming mail now gets scanned and delivered digitally — and anything that can't be scanned gets sent back.
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.
