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Q: How do I find out if someone is in jail in Ohio?

Start a free search with the person's name and the county or city where they may be held, or call our Ohio team anytime. We check county and statewide records and tell you where they are being held and what happens next.

Q: Do you cover every Ohio county?

Yes. We help families across all 88 Ohio counties.

Looking for someone in Columbus or Franklin County? We can help. Trying to find out if a loved one is in custody elsewhere in Ohio? Call now and a real person on our Ohio team will check jail and inmate records across all 88 Ohio counties, often while you're still on the phone. It's free, with no signup.

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How the search works

Find someone in three simple steps

When someone you care about is in custody, every minute counts. Here's how we help you get answers quickly.

Tell us who you're looking for

Just the person's name and the county or city where they may be held. That's all we need to start.

We check the records

Our Ohio team checks county and statewide jail and booking information — including recent arrests.

We follow up with what we find

We tell you where they're being held, what they're being held for, and what your options are from here.

What you can look up

One request covers the whole state

Inmate Search

Confirm whether someone is currently in custody anywhere in Ohio.

Arrest & Booking Records

Recent arrest and booking details, searchable by county.

Jail Roster Lookup

Current roster information for jails and detention facilities across Ohio.

County & City Search

Search by any of Ohio's 88 counties or its major cities.

Statewide Coverage

One request covers every corner of the state — no need to guess the facility.

Court Date Information

Find out when and where your loved one's next Ohio court date is scheduled.

Map of Ohio showing statewide inmate search coverage across all 88 counties

Statewide Ohio coverage

We help families in all 88 Ohio counties

Whether your loved one was picked up in a big city or a small town, our Ohio team can help you find them. Counties we serve include the ones below — or just call and we'll help figure out where they are.

AllenAthensButlerChampaignClark ClermontClintonCoshoctonFairfieldFayette Franklin (Columbus)GreeneHighlandKnoxLickingLogan MadisonMiamiMontgomeryMuskingumPerry PickawayPortagePrebleRichlandShelby StarkWarren+ every other Ohio county

Why families rely on us

A local team that treats you like a person

Helping Ohio families since 1978. More than 45 years of experience with the state's courts and jails.
A real, local team — not an out-of-state call center. The person who answers actually knows Ohio.
Free, and we never sell your information. We never charge you to help locate someone.
Here nights and weekends, too. Arrests don't keep business hours, so we don't either. If we miss your call, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

SERVING OHIO SINCE 1978

45+ yrs

helping Ohio families find and support their loved ones

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How do I find out if someone is in jail in Ohio?

Call (380) 249-7409 anytime, or start a free search above with the person's name and the county or city where they may be held, or call our Ohio team anytime. We check county and statewide records and tell you where they're being held and what happens next.

Is this inmate search really free?

Yes. Looking up whether someone is in custody and getting help understanding their situation is completely free. There's no charge and no signup.

How is my information used?

We use the details you give us to look into your request and to contact you about it by phone, text, or email, including about related services offered by John Craven General Agency Inc. We do not sell your information. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What information do I need to find someone?

Just the person's full name and the county or city where they may be held. A date of birth helps but isn't required.

Do you cover every Ohio county?

Yes — we help families across all 88 Ohio counties.

What if I can't find the person I'm looking for?

Call us and a real person will help. If someone was recently arrested, records can take time to appear online — we can often locate them faster by phone.