Westville, IN Westville Correctional Facility View
Westville Correctional Facility is a state correctional facility in Westville, La Porte County, Indiana, operated by the Indiana Department of Correction. It primarily houses adult sentenced inmates committed to state custody, rather than serving as the county jail for new arrests or most pretrial detainees. The facility is part of Indiana’s prison system and provides secure custody, supervision, and correctional programming for people serving court-ordered sentences. Local arrestees and pretrial detainees in La Porte County are generally processed through the county jail before any transfer to state custody, if ordered by the court.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Westville Correctional Facility
To find someone at the facility, use the official inmate search link available on this page. State and jail search tools commonly list the person’s name, identification number, custody location, custody status, and may include booking or intake date, charges, sentence, or release information when available. Records do not always appear immediately after an arrest, booking, or transfer. Processing can take several hours, and state transfer records may take additional time to update. If no result appears, check spelling, try a partial name, or search again later. For urgent questions about custody status, contact the facility or the Indiana Department of Correction directly.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Westville Correctional Facility?
Visits generally must be scheduled and approved in advance. Check the facility’s current visiting rules, hours, dress code, and visitor approval process before traveling.
What do I need to bring when visiting Westville Correctional Facility?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult, and visitors should avoid bringing unnecessary personal items because property allowed inside is limited.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates usually cannot receive incoming personal calls. Phone or video services are typically handled through an approved provider, and families may need to create an account and add funds before calls can be made.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and ID number, and follow the facility’s mailing rules exactly. Mail may be inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or packages not allowed by policy may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Families can usually deposit money through an approved payment system, but fees, limits, and posting times may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Westville Correctional Facility?
Bail is set by a court and is usually handled while a person is in county custody before sentencing. Because this is a state correctional facility, sentenced inmates generally are not released by posting bond here; contact the court or county jail for active bond questions.
What happens during the intake process at Westville Correctional Facility and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, assign housing, screen for medical and safety needs, and enter custody information. Records may take several hours to appear, and transfer information may not update immediately in public search tools.