Porter County Criminal Records (Indiana)

Porter County Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain an archive for their municipality that can be accessed by the public in Porter County, IN. The Clerk's Office is an important source for Porter County crime records. Multiple court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including Porter County criminal case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Many Clerk's Offices provide online access to court records as well as online criminal history searches.

Beverly Shores Clerk Chesterton IN 500 South Broadway 46304 219-872-0046

Bums Harbor Town Clerk Burns Harbor IN 310 Navajo Trail 46304 219-787-8591

Hebron Town Clerk Hebron IN 106 West Sigler Street 46341 219-996-4641

Porter Clerk Porter IN 303 Franklin Street 46304 219-926-2771

Porter County Clerk Valparaiso IN 16 Lincolnway 46383 219-465-3450


Porter County Courts maintain records on their cases and make these documents available to the public, including criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions in Porter County, IN. There are many types of Porter County courts, including municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. You will need to know the Porter County Criminal Court of record and have a name or the case number in order to locate a court case. Many courts also provide docket information for ongoing cases. Court records can often be requested online.

Porter County Circuit Court Valparaiso IN 16 Lincolnway 46383 219-465-3425

Porter County Superior Court Valparaiso IN 16 Lincolnway 46383 219-465-3410


Porter County District attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in Porter County, IN. The District Attorney's Office makes information on ongoing Porter County criminal cases and upcoming court dates available to the public. Most District Attorney's Offices provide online access to current and recent Porter County criminal records, excluding juvenile records and cases sealed by the court. If you need information on an ongoing criminal case, the District Attorney's Office can give you important information about the defendants involved in the case.

Porter County Prosecuting Attorney Valparaiso IN 16 Lincolnway 46383 219-465-3415


Porter County Jails and Prisons maintain records on current and former inmates in Porter County, IN. This information is accessible to the public through the relevant Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These Porter County crime records contain information on a criminal's conviction and sentence, the facility where an inmate is incarcerated, and release dates. In order to locate jail and prison records, you will need a last name and supporting information such as an identification number, date of birth, and the inmate's incarceration status. Porter County Jail and prison records are available online through county, state, or federal databases.

Porter County Jail Chesterton IN 2755 North State Road 49 46304 219-477-3050

Porter County Juvenile Service Center Valparaiso IN 1660 Indiana 2 46385 219-465-3520

Porter County Police Departments maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the police, and other criminal records in Porter County, IN. Many of these Porter County police records are available to the public, including 911 incident response reports, police incident reports, and witness statements in certain departments. Logs of Porter County criminal arrests and search warrants are also public records. Some police records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are sealed. Porter County police departments provide online access to crime records online.

Beverly Shores Police Department Chesterton IN 600 South Broadway 46304 219-879-8800

Burns Harbor Police Department Burns Harbor IN 1240 North Boo Road 46304 219-787-9411

Chesterton Police Department Chesterton IN 790 Broadway 46304 219-926-1136

Hebron Police Department Hebron IN 104 East Sigler Street 46341 219-996-2111

Hebron Police Department Hebron IN 106 East Sigler Street 46341 219-996-2747

Ogden Dunes Police Department Ogden Dunes IN 115 Hillcrest Road 46368 219-762-4125

Portage Police Department Portage IN 2693 Irving Street 46368 219-762-3122

Porter Police Department Porter IN 50 Francis Street 46304 219-926-7611

Town Of Kouts Police Department Kouts IN 210 South Main Street 46347 219-766-2332

Valparaiso Police Department Valparaiso IN 355 Washington Street 46383 219-462-2135

Valparaiso Police-Detective Valparaiso IN 16 Indiana Avenue 46383 219-464-4584

Valparaiso University Police Department Valparaiso IN 816 Union Street 46383 219-464-5430


Porter County Probation Departments enforce court orders by monitoring probationers to prevent them from committing new crimes in Porter County, IN. Probation departments maintain records on individuals currently or formerly under probation. Indiana law governs access to Porter County probation records and may restrict certain information about a probationer. Contact the local Porter County Probation Department if you need someone's probation or crime record.

Porter County Probation Department Valparaiso IN 2755 Highway 49 46383 219-465-3420


Porter County Sheriffs maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the sheriff, traffic collision reports, and other criminal records in Porter County, IN. Some sheriff's criminal records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are not available to the public. Sheriff's Offices provide access to incident reports if you know some basic information about the incident, and provide useful information Porter County criminal background checks.

Porter County Sheriffs Department / Porter County Jail Valparaiso IN 2755 Indiana 49 46383 219-477-3000


Porter County Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that runs the town or city in Porter County, IN. Town Halls and City Halls maintain records related to the locality, including criminal records. Many provide online access to local Porter County crime reports.

Beverly Shores Town Hall Chesterton IN 500 Broadway 46304 219-728-6531

Hebron Town Hall Hebron IN 106 East Sigler Street 46341 219-996-4644

Kouts Town Hall Kouts IN 210 South Main Street 46347 219-766-3312

Portage City Hall Portage IN 6070 Central Avenue 46368 219-762-5425

Valparaiso City Hall Valparaiso IN 166 Lincolnway 46383 219-462-1161

Wanatah Town Hall Kouts IN 104 North Main Street 46347 219-733-2340