Hobart Inmate Population Search
Anyone arrested in Hobart enters the Lake County inmate population and is held at the Lake County Jail in Crown Point. Hobart has its own police department but no city jail. After an arrest, the Hobart Police Department transfers custody to the Lake County Sheriff's Office for booking and detention. Searching the Hobart inmate population means working through Lake County records. This page covers which tools to use, how to reach the right offices, and how to contact someone who was arrested in Hobart and is now held in Lake County custody.
Hobart Quick Facts
Hobart Police Department
The Hobart Police Department provides all local law enforcement for the city. Officers handle patrols, investigations, and arrests. When someone is arrested in Hobart, the police department processes initial paperwork and then transfers the person to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Hobart Police does not run a detention facility.
| Address | 705 East 4th Street, Hobart, IN 46342 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (219) 942-1229 |
| Website | hobart.in.gov |
To confirm a recent Hobart arrest, call the police department. They keep records of arrests made by their officers. For booking records, current custody status, and bond information, go through the Lake County Jail or the online search tools listed on this page. The separation is clear: Hobart Police makes arrests, and the Lake County Sheriff holds people after booking.
Lake County Jail and Hobart Inmate Population Records
The Lake County Jail in Crown Point holds all Hobart inmate population records and detainees after booking. The jail is operated by Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Crown Point is roughly 8 miles southeast of Hobart. All Lake County arrests, regardless of city, flow into this one facility for booking, housing, and release.
| Sheriff | Oscar Martinez Jr. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | (219) 755-3400 |
| Website | lakecountysheriff.com |
Booking records at the Lake County Jail are public records under Indiana law. They include the person's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and current custody status. The fastest way to get this data is through the online search tools listed in the next section, without needing to call. The jail holds pretrial detainees, people serving short sentences, and those waiting to transfer to state prison after a longer sentence is imposed by the court.
Bond for a Hobart arrest is set by the Lake County courts. You can pay it at the jail directly or through a licensed Indiana bondsman. The jail staff can tell you the current bond amount over the phone. For someone just booked, bond may not appear in online records until after their first court appearance. If that is the case, call the jail for the most current information.
Search Hobart Inmate Population Online
Free tools for searching the Hobart inmate population through Lake County records:
- Indiana County Jail Public Portal: public.indianajail.gov - search Lake County jail records by name
- Indiana VINE: indianasavin.in.gov - custody status and free release notification service
- VINE National Portal: vinelink.vineapps.com - alternate VINE access point
- IDOC Offender Locator: offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov - for people transferred to Indiana state prison
Start with the Indiana County Jail Public Portal. Lake County is a participating county. Enter the person's last and first name. Results show booking date, charges, and bond. If they are not there, try Indiana VINE. VINE covers Lake County and all other Indiana jails and state facilities. Register for free release alerts. When the person's status changes, VINE notifies you by text, phone call, or email. You do not need to keep manually checking the portal. VINE watches continuously and sends an alert the moment something changes.
If the person was convicted and transferred to state prison, they will not appear in county records anymore. Use the IDOC Offender Locator to find them in the state system. You can search by name without a DOC number. The tool covers all DOC facilities statewide including prisons, work release centers, and community corrections placements.
Visiting and Contacting Hobart Inmates
People arrested in Hobart are held at the Lake County Jail in Crown Point. Visits happen at that facility, not in Hobart. All visitation rules are set by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Call ahead before going to confirm hours and whether visitor registration is required. Schedules can change, and arriving without checking could mean a wasted trip.
Phone calls from the Lake County Jail go through a contracted provider. The incarcerated person initiates calls, and you receive them through a provider account. You may need to set up the account and add funds before the first call. Ask the Lake County Jail which service they use so you can register with the right provider.
Mail is sent to the Lake County Jail at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307. Include the person's full legal name and booking number. The jail inspects all mail before delivery. Do not include cash. Money for the commissary is deposited through the jail's approved service, not mailed directly. Check the Lake County Sheriff's website for the current method and deposit limits.
VINE is the best tool for automatic updates. Sign up at indianasavin.in.gov to get free alerts when the person is released, transferred, or returned to custody. For formal records requests, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act applies. Information on APRA is at in.gov/idoa/procurement/about-us/access-to-public-records.
Nearby Cities with Inmate Population Pages
Other Lake County cities near Hobart also send inmates to the Lake County Jail. Each has its own page.