Search Lima Inmate Population

Lima is the county seat of Allen County in northwest Ohio, with a population of about 36,000 people. The Lima inmate population is held at the Allen County Jail, a facility with room for 250 inmates at 333 North Main Street. Lima police make arrests in the city, and the Allen County Sheriff takes over from booking onward. The sheriff keeps a public inmate roster that updates every 24 hours. This page covers the jail, the search tools, visitation rules, and legal resources for finding Lima inmate population data at every level.

Allen County Jail and Lima Inmates

Lima does not run its own jail. All arrests by Lima police go to the Allen County Jail at 333 North Main Street, Lima, OH 45801. The Allen County Sheriff's Office operates the jail under Sheriff Matt Treglia. The facility has a capacity of 250 inmates and houses people arrested for misdemeanor and felony crimes who are serving sentences, awaiting trial, or waiting for transfer to state or federal prison.

The Allen County Inmate Search lets you look up inmates by name, subject number, booking number, or custody status. Results show photos, full ID details, charges, bond amounts, and housing assignments. The roster updates every 24 hours. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has charge of the jail and all persons in it. The jail phone for inmate info and visitation scheduling is 419-223-4060.

Lima is the biggest city in Allen County and the county seat. That means it produces the largest share of jail bookings. Other cities in the county also feed into the same jail, but Lima dominates the numbers. If you search the roster and cannot find someone, they may have bonded out, been released, or booked under a slightly different name spelling.

Lima Inmate Population Warrants and Records

The Allen County Warrants Division processes between 1,000 and 1,300 active warrants and summons at any given time. Criminal warrant information is released in person only. You need a valid ID to check. The Records Bureau runs local background record checks for civilians, employers, government agencies, and military. These checks show how many times a person has been arrested and booked into the Allen County Jail, but they do not include the final outcome of each case.

Arrest reports from Lima incidents are kept by the Lima Police Department. The police handle the initial paperwork. Jail and booking records come from Allen County. Under ORC Section 149.43, both types of records are public. Some details may be withheld if an investigation is still active, but names, charges, mugshots, and custody status are all considered public info in Ohio.

Lima Inmate Population Search Tools

The City of Lima website provides general city services and links to police department contact info.

The city site covers police services but does not host jail records. Those are maintained by the Allen County Sheriff.

The Allen County Sheriff's Office website is the main hub for inmate searches, warrants, and jail contact information for all Lima arrests.

Use this site to access the inmate search tool, warrant division, and background check services.

The Allen County Inmate Inquiry system provides the most detailed search, showing photos, charges, bonds, and housing info.

This is the best tool for searching by name or booking number to find specific Lima inmates in county custody.

Court and State Records for Lima Inmates

Criminal cases from Lima go through the Allen County courts. Felonies are handled by the Court of Common Pleas. Misdemeanors go to the Lima Municipal Court. The Allen County Clerk of Courts keeps records for all cases with online search available. Court records include case filings, hearing schedules, and disposition info.

Lima inmates sentenced to state prison get transferred to the Ohio DRC. The ODRC Offender Search tracks state prisoners by name, county, or hearing date. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the state keeps records on every inmate including name, age, sex, facility, sentence, and projected release. Crime victims can register through Ohio AG Victim Services for alerts when custody status changes.

Under ORC Section 2929.37, the county may charge inmates for part of their confinement costs. Each person gets an itemized bill at release. This applies to all Lima inmates held at Allen County, the same as anyone else in the system.

Lima Inmate Population Services and Programs

The Allen County Jail provides programs for inmates including educational classes, substance abuse counseling, and religious services. These programs aim to reduce repeat offenses after release. The jail also offers commissary services where families can add funds through kiosks at the lobby, online systems, or by mailing money orders. Inmates use commissary funds for hygiene products, snacks, writing supplies, and other approved items.

Visitation at the Allen County Jail follows a set schedule. Most visits use video systems. You need to register and show a valid photo ID before your first visit. Phone calls go through the jail's contracted phone provider. All calls are recorded except for privileged legal communications. The jail maintains strict rules about mail. Check with the Allen County Jail for the current mailing address and restrictions on what can be sent.

Under ORC Section 109.57, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps a file on every person convicted of a crime in the state. BCI checks pull from a broader database than what Allen County alone maintains. For Lima residents who need a thorough background check, the BCI fingerprint-based process is the best option. Crime victims can register for VINE alerts to track when an offender is released or transferred from the Allen County Jail or any state prison.

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