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Porter County, IN Public Records

Porter County public records refer to the documents generated, received, or maintained by a governmental entity. These records encompass various materials, including written documents, maps, books, photographs, audio recordings, videos, and other media formats, irrespective of physical structure or attributes.  Individuals can visit the Clerk of the Superior Court to obtain marriage and divorce records or send mail requests. Indiana law allows public access to marriage records, except for sealed ones. The county's Vital Records Division is responsible for maintaining and issuing birth and death records. Only those named on the record and their immediate family members can access them. A fee of $8 for birth certificates and $10 for death certificates applies. Porter County property records are accessible through the Porter County Recorder's office.

Courts in Porter County

Court Records in Porter County, Indiana

According to the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, the Clerk of Court's Office is obligated to permit the inspection or duplication of Porter County court records. Nonetheless, certain court records are confidential and are not accessible to the public. These may entail juveniles, abuse, or ongoing criminal investigations. Requesters can access non-confidential Porter court records through via online platforms such as the Indiana Courts' Case Search. Interested individuals can locate records based on case, name, or attorney. Moreover, advanced search options allow record seekers to specify additional details, such as the case's current status and file date range. County residents also have access to an online sex offender registry maintained by the Porter County Sheriff's Office. Users can search by entering an offender's last name, first name, or alias, and the registry will display both exact and partial matches.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
Porter County Circuit Court
16 E. Lincolnway
Valparaiso

Jails and Prisons in Porter County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County inmate records are available to all requesters. They can access them using the Who's In Jail page on the Sheriff's Office site. By conducting a name search on the registry, anyone can retrieve inmate information such as full names, gender, race, age, current location, booking number, charges, and a booking photograph. Inmates at the Porter County Jail can receive s both on-site and remote video visits. On-site visits occur Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Visitors are required to dress formally on visits and provide government-issued identification. Porter County is home to two Jails & Prisons, catering to a population of 167,391 individuals residing in a 418 square mile area. In terms of Jails & Prisons per capita, the county ranks 86th out of 92 counties in Indiana.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Porter County Jail
2755 State Road 49
Valparaiso
Porter County Juvenile Detention Center (coed)
1660 South State Road 2
Valparaiso

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Porter County

Arrest Records in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County arrest records are accessible to county residents per the Access to Public Record Act (APRA). Requesters can access porter county police reports and arrest records from the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office. Requests may be submitted in person or by mail. However, before visiting or mailing the Sheriff's Office, it is recommended to call ahead as records may only be available two business days after the officer has filed the report. A fee of $5 applies to each request. However, certain arrest records may be subject to restrictions regarding public disclosure as outlined in Indiana Code 35-38-5-5.5, Code 35-38-8-1 through 7, and federal exemption law. Porter County is home to 12 Police Departments. The crime rate in the county stands at 14.05 incidents per 1,000 residents.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Porter County Sheriff’s Office
2755 IN-49
Valparaiso

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