Mahoning County, Ohio Inmate Search
An inmate search is a tool for accessing public-facing information about individuals serving terms in a correctional facility. In Mahoning County, the Sheriff’s Office maintains an online roster where individuals can access information about individuals in custody at the Mahoning County Justice Center and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail.
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Active Inmate Roster provides access to basic details, such as:
- Inmate identification details, including:
- Name
- Gender
- Height and weight
- Race
- Hair and eye colors
- Date of birth
- Booking number
- Booking date
- Arresting agency
- Case and custody information
- Housing location
- Release date.
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office also provides public records about recent releases through its Inmate Release Portal. For information about individuals serving prison terms at the Ohio State Penitentiary (OSP) in Mahoning County, interested parties should log in to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search Portal. Mahoning County also has private corrections facilities that have separate Inmate rosters. To inquire about inmates of the Mahoning County Justice Center and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail, contact the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office at:
110 Fifth Avenue,
Youngstown,
OH 44503
Phone: (330) 480-5000.
How to Find an Inmate in Mahoning County Jail
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office provides public inmate search portals for interested individuals to access information about current inmates at the county’s correctional facilities, including details of recent inmate releases.
To access information about inmates of the Mahoning County Justice Center and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail, searchers can log in to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Release Portal. This online tool allows users to view publicly accessible information about individuals serving sentences at the county’s local correctional facilities.
Information about recent inmate releases from the Mahoning County Justice Center or the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail can also be obtained by logging in to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Recent Release Search Portal. Interested parties can also inquire about Mahoning County inmates through the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office at:
110 Fifth Avenue,
Youngstown,
OH 44503
Phone: (330) 480-5000.
How to Use the Mahoning County Jail Roster
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office operates an online jail roster. This tool permits free access to inmate details. Users can perform name-based searches for public-facing information about individuals incarcerated at the Mahoning County Justice Center and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail. For information about Mahoning County inmates:
- Visit the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office website
- Scroll down and click the Inmate Info link
- On the new page, scroll down and click "Active Inmate Roster" or "Recent Releases" (both lead to the same portal), and "Proceed to Site."
- Enter the inmate’s details in their respective fields, then click "Search."
- To view recent bookings or releases, choose the option from the search portal.
What Information is Included in the Mahoning County Inmate Roster
Similar to most Ohio public records, Mahoning County inmate records are public documents. Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code grants any interested adult the right to view or copy these records, unless there is restricting legislation. However, while Mahoning County’s inmate records are public, access is subject to statutory privacy and safety exemptions for confidential or protected information.
Nonetheless, a typical public-facing Mahoning County inmate record contains the following details:
- The inmate’s legal name as recorded at booking
- The inmate’s physical descriptions
- Booking number/inmate ID
- Arrest or booking date
- Date of sentence (if available)
- Arresting agency
- General charge description
- Bail/bond details (if set)
- Type of conviction (state or federal law)
- Housing or unit location
- Custody or release status
- Court date (if available).
Contact Details for Mahoning County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office operates the county’s jail facilities. This includes the Mahoning County Justice Center and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail, but excludes state and private prisons. Interested individuals can inquire about Mahoning County’s local inmates through the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office/Jail at:
110 Fifth Avenue,
Youngstown,
OH 44503
Phone: (330) 480-5000.
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Agency |
Address |
Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
|
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office |
110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
(330) 480-5000 |
|
Mahoning County Jail |
110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
(330) 480-5000, (330) 480-4920, (330) 480-5097 (fax) |
|
Mahoning County Minimum Security Misdemeanant Jail |
360 West Commerce Street, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
(330) 480-5000, (330) 480-4923, (330) 480-4920. |
Jail Facility Overview in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Jail/Mahoning County Justice Center is the county’s largest detention facility. This facility is a medium security prison that houses inmates awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences. It may also hold federal detainees under contract with federal agencies such as ICE or U.S. Marshals. The Mahoning County Jail is a 685-bed facility comprising separate housing units for adult male and female inmates.
Mahoning County also has an adult minimum-security prison for inmates serving short-term sentences for low-risk, non-violent offenses. The Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail is a 96-bed facility for adult males and females eligible for minimum security placements. This includes individuals the courts consider low-risk and qualify for less restrictive housing based on behavior.
In addition to adult detention facilities, Mahoning County also has a housing facility for juvenile offenders. The Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center is a 20-bed detention facility that houses youth during the juvenile justice process. This facility holds inmates under age 18, sometimes up to age 21 (depending on Ohio law and the specific case).
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Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mahoning County Jail/Mahoning County Justice Center |
Office address: 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503 Mailing Address: 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503-1110 |
(330) 480-4920 |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays |
There is no publicly listed email for the Mahoning County Jail on the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office website. However, for general police services, interested parties can send emails to mfonda@sheriff.mahoning.oh.us |
|
Mahoning County Minimum Security Jail |
360 West Commerce Street, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
(330) 480-4923 |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays |
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office did not list an email address for the Mahoning County Minimum Security Prison |
|
Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center |
300 East Scott Street, Youngstown, OH 44505 |
(330) 740-2278 |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Mahoning County Jail?
Friends and family can deposit money into Mahoning County inmate accounts online through an approved third-party platform on the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, by phone at (866) 345-1884, by money order, or an automated machine (kiosk) in the lobby of the Mahoning County Justice Center. Mahoning County inmates can order commissary items twice a week on designated days. For commissary, inmates can order items through inmate tablets or terminals within each housing unit.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
In Mahoning County, inmate records are accessible through the Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search Portal. The Mahoning County Inmate Search Portal provides access to information about individuals serving sentences at the Mahoning County Jail.
The Mahoning County Minimum Security Prison does not have a separate Inmate search tool. Rather, interested parties can access its inmate information through the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search Portal.
Individuals seeking access to Mahoning County’s inmate rosters can also contact the county’s Sheriff’s Office at:
110 Fifth Avenue,
Youngstown,
OH 44503
Phone: (330) 480-5000.
Inmate Name
Booking Number
Different privacy rules apply to the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center and community-based detention facilities. Hence, eligible record seekers must contact the establishments directly to access their inmate rosters.
Mahoning County Visitation Rules and Schedules
In Mahoning County, inmate visitation is limited to approved family members, friends, or legal representatives. Adult visitors must be on an approved list, and minors are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A visitor to a Mahoning County jail is required to present a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as:
- Driver’s license
- State ID card
- Passport.
Visitors must register and obtain approval through the jail’s visitation system. While within Mahoning County’s jail facilities, visitors are required to follow instructions and not exhibit disruptive behaviors.
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office enforces a dress code; under these rules, clothing must be modest and appropriate and should not include revealing, see-through attire or display offensive language/images. Additionally, visitors are required to wear shoes (flip-flops or unsafe footwear are not allowed). Violating visitation rules may result in immediate termination of the visit and in temporary or permanent loss of visitation privileges.
Visits to Mahoning County detention facilities are usually time-limited, typically 20 to 30 minutes. However, the specific length may depend on:
- Housing unit
- Security level
- Whether the visit is in-person or video-based.
The table outlines the visitation days for the different housing units within the Mahoning County Jail/Justice Center.
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Visitation Time |
Sundays |
Mondays |
Tuesdays |
Wednesdays |
Thursdays |
Fridays |
Saturdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.15 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m 9.45 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. |
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|
1.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 2.15 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. 3.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. 3.45 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. |
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5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. |
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Mailing and Commissary Information
Letters to inmates of Mahoning County jail facilities must follow specific rules. The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office inspects inmate mail before delivery for safety and security reasons. Friends and families can send:
- Personal letters and cards (without glitter, stickers, or musical elements)
- Photographs (usually 4x6 size, no Polaroids, nudity, or gang-related images)
- Official/legal documents
- Magazines or books that are shipped directly from the publisher or a reputable retailer.
Conversely, a mail to a Mahoning County inmate must not contain:
- Cash, checks, or money orders (use commissary deposit methods instead)
- Food, gum, or drinks
- Clothing or personal items
- Anything with perfume, lipstick marks, or stains
- Explicit, violent, or gang-related material.
Senders must use the correct format and address for the facility where the inmate is housed. The following formats apply to the Mahoning County Jail and the Mahoning County Minimum Security Prison:
The Mahoning County Jail
Mahoning County Jail
110 Fifth Avenue,
Youngstown,
OH 44503-1110
The Mahoning County Minimum Security Prison
Booking Number
Mahoning County Jail
360 West Commerce Street,
Youngstown,
OH 44503
The Mahoning County Jail’s policy also allows deposits into inmate commissary accounts through a third-party website or orders of commissary gift packs directly from an authorized supplier. For those preferring traditional methods, the postal service delivers money orders directly to the facility for deposit.