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Delaware, Ohio Inmate Search

For residents of Delaware, Ohio, an inmate search provides a convenient way to locate inmates in any detention or correctional facility in the city. The purpose of an inmate search is to discover and reveal important information about a person’s detention or incarceration. Inmate records are the result of an inmate search. These records include personal information, unique IDs, and details about how and why the inmate is detained.

A popular channel for searching is the sheriff’s department inmate listings portal, where individualsmay search for inmates held in Delaware County jails. Another search option is to make in-person visits to law enforcement offices in Delaware County to request public records searches.

Delaware Police Department

70 N Union Street,

Delaware, OH 43015.

How to Find an Inmate in Delaware Jail

To find an inmate detained in Delaware County Jail, information seekersmay use the Delaware inmate portal or contact county jail personnel. The Delaware County Jail is mandated by state law to respond to inquiries from anyone looking for the location of inmates in its jails. The Delaware County inmate portal provides information seekers with the cell number, facility name, and housing number for inmates when they search by the inmate’s full name. Those who want to search for inmates in personmay visit the visitors' lobby of the county jail or the help desk of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at the following locations:

Delaware County Jail

844 US Hwy 42 N

Delaware, Ohio 43015

Phone: (740) 833-2840

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

1776 State Route 521

Delaware, Ohio 43015

Phone: (740) 833-2810

How to Use the Delaware Jail Roster

The Delaware jail roster is a searchable portal and list that shows all current inmates in Delaware County jails. Persons who want to search for inmates using the portalmay use it by following the step-by-step process:

  • Visit the Delaware County online current inmate list roster webpage.
  • Users should initiate a search by inputting the first and last name of a suspected inmate detainee in the roster’s search bar
  • Click all search results with similar names to reveal more details, then select the correct entry based on the inmate’s booking number, inmate ID and other unique identifiers.

The portal is free to use and allows searchers to print inmate information at no cost. Anyone who wants to dispute information published on the rostermay contact the Delaware County Jail public records officer.

What Information is Included in the Delaware Inmate Roster

The Delaware inmate roster is organised into different sections that reveal different categories of inmate information. Some of the information included in the roster includes:

  • Full name of the detainee: The first section of the roster shows a mugshot of the arrested person alongside their first, middle and last name.
  • Booking information: This includes the booking number, date and time of booking
  • Inmate’s personal data: This section includes the detainee’s address and date of birth
  • Detainees’ physical characteristics: Eye colour, race, hair colour, height and gender
  • Court information: This section shows scheduled court dates, case number and charges against the inmate
  • Arrest information: The roster reveals the inmate’s arrest date and the name of the agency that made the arrest

While most inmate information is public records, certain types of inmate records, such as medical records, inmate audio recordings, and records released by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to the Department of Youth Services or court of record, are exempt under Rule 5120-9-49 of the Ohio administrative code.

Contact Details for Delaware Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Citizensmay make inquiries regarding inmates in delaware county by contacting the corrections division of the delaware county jail.The division is the main department in charge of delaware county jail and has dedicated staff that respond to inquiries made online,through mail or in person.inquiries made over the phone or in person usually have a faster response time while email inquires may take a 24 hours to get a response. Informationmay contact jail staff using either of the following contact details.

Jail/Corrections Division

844 US 42 N

Delaware, Ohio 43015

(740) 833-2840

fax: (740) 833-2839

Inmate Information : (740) 833-2840

Email: corrections@co.delaware.oh.us

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail?

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office provides special inmate accounts for inmates in the Delaware County Jail when they enter the jail system during booking. Family and friendsmay send money to the account so inmatesmay place commissary orders from the jail’s store. Anyone who wants to send money to the account of an inmate in the Delaware County Jailmay use any of the following options:

  • Use self-service kiosks in the jail lobby: The kiosks accept cash and deposit it into the inmate’s account. Depositors only need to provide the inmate’s full name and booking number to make a deposit.
  • Phone deposits: Depositorsmay call the toll-free number (866) 345-1884 to send money to inmate accounts using their credit or debit card.
  • Third-party portal: The sheriff’s office has partnered with a third-party website that accepts inmate account deposits using credit or debit cards
  • Mail: Depositorsmay mail money orders bearing the inmate’s first and last name to the jail. Jail staff will then credit the inmate’s account based on the money order’s value. Jail staff will send unsigned money orders back to the sender.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Delaware County Jail is the primary and only jail facility in Delaware, Ohio. Unlike counties with multiple jails, the Delaware County Jail uses a single roster to publish information on arrested and incarcerated individuals committed to the jail. The sheriff’s inmate portal provides information on all detainees housed in jails controlled by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. The Delaware County juvenile detention center does not make juvenile inmate records public, these records cannot be searched either online or in person.

Name of jailAddressPhone noInmate search tool
Delaware county jail844 US Hwy 42 N
Delaware, Ohio 43015		(740) 833-2840Delaware county inmate roster
Delaware police department jail70 North Union Street
Delaware, OH 43015
740-203-1100		740-203-1111none

Delaware Visitation Rules and Schedules

To visit inmates housed in the Delaware County Jail, citizens must first create an online account on the Delaware County Sheriff’s Official webpage. When creating an account, visitors must provide their full name, email address, phone number and a valid ID. After creating the account, individualsmay select a date and schedule a visit through the sheriff’s online portal.

According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office jail visitation schedule, potential visitorsmay visit inmates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Weekend visits are also available from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Each prisoner is permitted one 25-minute on-site visit each week. The visit may include up to two adults and three children under 18. Below are some of the rules visitors must adhere to:

  • Visitors must not wear revealing clothing during visits.
  • Visitors must arrive at the visitors' lobby 30 minutes before the visitation time so that theymay be screened before entry
  • Visitors must come along with a valid ID for identification
  • Visitors cannot enter the visitation area with electronic items
  • Visitors are not allowed to give inmates anything during a visit

Individuals may be denied visitation if they were recently incarcerated or the sheriff’s office determines the visit is not in good faith.

Mailing and Commissary Information | Delaware Jail

Friends, family and attorneysmay send legal and confidential mail to inmates in the Delaware County Jail by US mail. To send mail to inmates, include the sender’s name and return address. The mail should be addressed as follows:

Inmate’s First and Last Name

844 U.S. 42 North

Delaware, Ohio 43015

Staff will scan every authorised letter received on an inmate’s behalf at the Delaware County Jail and post it on-site for viewing on the prison tablet network and inmate kiosks in their housing units. When the inmate is released or transferred, staff will give them the original mail and store it in their property locker.

Some examples of items that will be rejected by the jail if mailed to inmates include:

  • Books with spiral bindings
  • Envelopes
  • Information about gangs
  • Books and pages with puzzles
  • Blank paper sheets