Youngstown Inmate Population Search

Youngstown inmate population records are held by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail where most local arrests end up. The Youngstown Police Department makes arrests in the city, but the Mahoning County Jail is the main booking and holding facility for all of those cases. You can search the inmate population through the sheriff's public search tool, which shows who is in custody right now. The system lists names, booking dates, charges, and bond details. This page walks through how to find Youngstown inmates, what to expect from the search tools, and where to get more help if you need it.

Mahoning County Jail and Youngstown Inmates

The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where Youngstown inmates are held. The facility sits at 110 Fifth Avenue in Youngstown, OH 44503. It holds an average of 685 people on any given day. That makes it one of the bigger county jails in Ohio. About 40% of the inmate population turns over each month, with another 30% cycling out every 90 days. Only about 10% of inmates stay between six months and a year.

The jail takes in people charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. Some are waiting for trial. Others are serving short sentences. A smaller group waits for transfer to state or federal prison. The Youngstown Police Department is one of the main agencies that brings people into the Mahoning County Jail, but other local departments also book inmates there.

You can reach MCSO Administration at 330-480-5020. Jail Administration is at 330-480-4920. The general line is 330-480-5000.

How to Search Youngstown Inmate Population

The Mahoning County Sheriff provides a Public Inmate Information search tool. You need at least one piece of info to start. The system accepts last name, first name, middle name, booking number, date of arrest, date of sentence, or bond details. You do not need to fill in every field. Just one will work.

The search results show each person's inmate ID, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency, release date if there is one, and current status. This helps family members find someone in custody and understand where they stand in the legal process. Lawyers use it too. The tool works for anyone booked into the Mahoning County Jail, not just Youngstown arrests.

The screenshot below shows the official Youngstown city website, which provides links to local government services including the police department.

The city site can point you toward police contact info and local resources tied to the Youngstown inmate population.

For state prison inmates, you can use the ODRC Offender Search Portal instead. That covers people who have been sentenced and moved out of the county jail.

Youngstown Inmate Population Data

The Mahoning County Jail tracks detailed data on its inmate population. Recent numbers show that roughly 48.7% of inmates are Black, 22.8% are White, and 19.5% are Hispanic or Latino. About 89% of the population is male. These figures cover everyone in the jail, not just Youngstown arrests, but the city accounts for a large share of bookings given its size.

Charge data breaks down like this. Misdemeanor Class A charges make up about 25% of all cases. Felony 2nd Degree is close behind at 24.8%. Felony 3rd Degree sits at 21.9%. These three categories cover most of what the jail handles. The rest includes Felony 1st Degree at 8.9% and State Jail Felony at 3.3%. Looking at age, the biggest group is 25 to 30 years old at 20%, followed by 36 to 40 at 19.7%. People between 31 and 35 make up 14.5%, and the 41 to 45 range is at 13%.

Youngstown Inmate Records and Ohio Law

Under Ohio Revised Code Section 5120.21, the state keeps records on every person in its prison system. These files hold the inmate's name, age, sex, place of residence, and the date they entered custody. County jails like Mahoning County follow similar rules. ORC Section 341.01 gives the sheriff full charge of the jail and everyone in it. The sheriff must keep inmates safe and run the facility to meet state standards.

Not all inmate data is open to the public. Under ORC Section 149.43, inmate records held by the state are not public records. But some information can still be shared. Names, criminal convictions, photos, supervision status, and disciplinary history are all fair game for release. That is why the Mahoning County jail roster can show booking details and charges online.

Victims of crime have rights too. ORC Section 2930.01 defines who counts as a victim and what agencies serve as custodial agents. The Mahoning County Jail offers a VINE notification service at 1-800-844-6591 so victims can get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This runs around the clock.

Visiting Youngstown Inmates

The Mahoning County Jail uses video visitation. It is treated as a privilege, not a right. Inmates who break rules can lose access. The sheriff's office posts an Inmate Orientation Video on their website that covers how visitation works, along with jail rules and commissary info.

For commissary questions, call 330-480-4955. Medical services for inmates can be reached at 330-480-4960. The Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services page has more about Marsy's Law rights, which give victims a say in plea deals, the right to be present at court hearings, and notice before an offender is released.

Under ORC Section 2929.37, the county can charge inmates for part of their confinement costs. That can include a per diem fee, medical costs, and a one-time processing fee. Inmates get an itemized bill at release.

Statewide Inmate Population Resources

People transferred from the Mahoning County Jail to a state facility can be found through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The ODRC runs all state prisons. Their search tool covers anyone currently serving time, on parole, or under post-release control. Under ORC Section 2967.01, parole means a release from prison under the authority of the Adult Parole Authority. The system also tracks people on transitional control and post-release supervision.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety works with both state and local agencies on crime reduction. They oversee the State Highway Patrol, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Office of Criminal Justice Services. For background checks and criminal history records, ORC Section 109.57 sets the rules for the Bureau of Criminal Identification, which collects fingerprints, photos, and case data on all felony convictions in the state.

Nearby Cities

These Ohio cities are near Youngstown and have their own inmate population pages.