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LaPorte County Juvenile Detention is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for City juvenile - low facility.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The LaPorte County Juvenile Detention is a medium to low-security detention center located at 364 S Ziegler Rd LaPorte, IN that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.
Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.
The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.
The purpose of the LaPorte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center (JSC) is to provide services and programs to the Juvenile Courts of LaPorte County. The primary goal is to effectively service the troubled and at-risk youth of the County by intervening in the least restrictive manner different than and separately from adults. The Facility is structured to provide services to juveniles as opposed to being punitive and protects juveniles from abuses that might occur in adult institutions.
All programs will meet applicable Constitutional, Federal, and State Laws, Local Ordinances, and standards and regulations set forth by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Indiana Department of Child Services, the Indiana Department of Correction, and the American Correctional Association.
Further, juvenile detention and residential care both provide and maintain a wide range of helpful services administered by a trained and professional staff which include, but are not limited to the following:
The Juvenile Services Center also includes and provides a system for clinical observation and problem-noting which supplements the wide range of helpful services provided by the Court, including Home Detention, Electronic Monitoring, and Day Reporting.
No letters will be accepted unless sent through the United States Mail. Notes or letters are not accepted at the door of the JSC or at Court.
Mailing Address:
Resident's Name
LaPorte County Juvenile Services Center
0364 South Ziegler Road
LaPorte, IN 46350
Residents are furnished envelopes and stamps per week based upon their level.
Residents will not be restricted from receiving or sending mail unless there is a valid court order specifically detailing the "NO CONTACT" guidelines.
Residents may make personal phone calls only with the approval of their placing agency or the Judge.
Residents are not to receive any incoming phone calls from parents/guardian.
Residents are afforded opportunities to make business calls during the day to their attorneys, placing agency, etc.
Level 4 (4): 10-minute calls
Level 3 (3): 5-minute calls
Level 1 & 2 (2): 5 minute calls
Secure Unit
Monday - Friday: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Residential Unit
Weekdays: 7:00AM - 8:00AM, 3:00PM - 3:45PM, and 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Weekends: 10:00AM - 11:45AM, 3:00PM - 3:45PM, and 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Phone call privileges can be revoked by the Judge, Probation, Placing Agency or Juvenile Center Staff.
Juvenile facilities overseen by La Porte County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
All visits are at half-hour intervals
Wednesday: 7PM-8:30PM
Saturday: 7PM-8:30PM
Sunday: 1PM-4PM & 7PM-8:30PM
Secure Detention is a temporary and secure custody of children accused or adjudicated of conduct committed while the child is between 8-18 years of age, subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, who require a physically restricting environment for their own or community’s protection while pending legal action.
All visits are at half-hour intervals
Tuesdays: 6PM-8PM
Weekends/Holidays: 1PM- 3PM & 6PM-8PM
Residential Care is a temporary placement for status offenders and children in need of services who have been authorized by the juvenile court for placement at the JSC, Residential Unit. The Residential Unit is licensed by the Department of Child Services to care for children who are 6-17 years of age.
Our facility is designed to serve the children of LaPorte County. Every child who is placed at our facility is an individual with his/her own reasons for being with us. Every child has different needs, wants and desires. To assist our children with the complexity of their own areas of improvement, we have established standards for dress attire for visitors. Thank you for abiding by our standards.
Visitors should always be appropriately dressed. This means that your attire should be free of:
Hats are not permitted to be worn within the Center.
If you are asked to leave the Center or are denied visitation due to your attire, please exit the building and return when you meet the visitor dress code during the established visitation hours.
