Access Defiance County Inmate Population

Defiance County is in northwest Ohio and uses the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) to house many of its inmates. Searching the Defiance County inmate population is possible through both the sheriff's office and the CCNO, which posts a public roster that updates weekly. You can find names, charges, booking dates, and the court overseeing each case. This page shows you the local tools and state databases to look up who is in custody from Defiance County and how to check on people sent to state prison.

Defiance County Sheriff and Jail

The Defiance County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across 414 square miles for 38,286 residents. The county seat is Defiance. The sheriff operates a jail facility for local bookings but also sends inmates to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for longer holds. Inmates charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses may end up in either location depending on the case and available space.

Defiance County had a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 in 2021. That puts it below the Ohio average. The rural setting and moderate population keep crime rates low compared to urban counties. But bookings still happen on a regular basis, and each one goes on the public record.

Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has full charge of the county jail and everyone held in it. The sheriff must run the jail by state minimum standards and keep all inmates safe.

Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio

Defiance County is one of several counties that use the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) in Stryker, Ohio. The CCNO can house up to 624 inmates from multiple counties. The facility provides a full range of services including medical care, mental health counseling, substance abuse programs, and educational classes. It also runs Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, domestic violence classes, and anger management sessions.

The CCNO posts a public inmate roster that updates weekly. Each entry shows the name, booking number, booking date, charges, and overseeing court. You can see who from Defiance County is in custody at the regional facility. The center is led by Executive Director Dennis Sullivan and can be reached at 419-428-3800.

Visitation at the CCNO is done through a video system. Lobby hours are weekends from 12 PM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Home visitation hours run from 7:30 AM to 10 AM, 12 PM to 2:30 PM, and 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Mail goes to: INMATE NAME, CCNO, 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557. No cash, money orders, or taped envelopes are allowed in the mail. Pictures can only be sent through GTL's GettingOut service.

Defiance County Inmate Population Services

The Defiance County Jail provides medical care, mental health counseling, and food service to people in local custody. Video visitation systems keep the facility secure while letting inmates stay in touch with family.

Commissary accounts at the CCNO can be funded through ConnectNetwork. Inmates can use these funds to buy snacks, hygiene products, and other items. The CCNO also provides tablets for electronic communication. If someone you know has been booked into either the local jail or the CCNO, you can call the respective facility for details on visitation and mail.

Defiance County Court Records

The Defiance County Clerk of Courts maintains records for all criminal and civil cases filed in the county. The office provides public access to case files and certified copies of documents. You can visit the clerk in person during business hours to look up dockets and disposition data.

Ohio's public records law, ORC Section 149.43, allows the release of names, criminal convictions, photographs, and custody status. Some inmate records stay restricted, but the basic facts about charges and custody are available to anyone who asks.

Ohio Laws on Defiance County Inmates

ORC Section 5120.21 requires the state to keep a file on every person in the prison system. The record holds the name, age, sex, residence, date of entry, and terms of discharge. It also tracks transfers and deaths. County jails and regional facilities like the CCNO follow a similar framework.

Under ORC Section 2929.37, counties can bill inmates for the cost of their confinement. This includes room and board, medical care, drug tests, and a one-time processing fee. Each inmate gets a bill at release. Payment plans are set up after that. ORC Section 2929.01 defines key terms like "prison term," "jail," and "community control sanction" that appear in every inmate's file.

Statewide Inmate Population Databases

If someone from Defiance County is sent to state prison, use the ODRC Offender Search Portal to find them. The search is free. Enter a name and see the facility, sentence, and projected release date. The Ohio DRC tracks every state prisoner.

Victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services. You get a notice when an inmate's status changes. ORC Section 2967.01 defines parole, post-release control, and transitional control for those leaving prison.

Defiance County Inmate Population Resources

The ORC Section 341.01 sets out the sheriff's authority over jail operations statewide.

This statute applies to every county in Ohio, including Defiance County, and gives the sheriff charge of the jail and all inmates.

Nearby Counties

These Ohio counties border Defiance County and maintain their own inmate population records.