Morrow County Inmate Population Lookup

Morrow County inmate population records come from the Morrow County Correctional Facility, a 126-bed jail in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. The jail handles felony male prisoners and misdemeanor male and female prisoners. You can view the jail roster online through the sheriff's website. The facility has passed every Bureau of Adult Detention inspection, which shows it meets state standards. This page covers how to search for inmates, send mail, deposit funds, and check court records in Morrow County.

Morrow County Correctional Facility Inmate Population

The Morrow County Correctional Facility is in the same building as the sheriff's office at 101 Home Road, Mt. Gilead, Ohio. It is a 126-bed full-service jail that houses felony and misdemeanor male prisoners and misdemeanor female prisoners. The facility has consistently received passing scores on Bureau of Adult Detention inspections. You can view the jail roster by clicking the View Jail Roster button on the website.

Since July 19, 2012, the jail only accepts cash at the jail window for inmate accounts. Checks and money orders through the mail are not accepted. This change cut down on the time staff spent processing paper payments. Phone service is through a contracted provider, with all calls subject to monitoring and recording. Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts funded by family.

The screenshot below shows the Morrow County Correctional Facility page.

Click View Jail Roster on this page to see who is currently in custody at the Morrow County Jail.

Booking procedures include medical screening, mental health assessment, and security classification. Staff assign housing based on security needs. The facility keeps separate areas for different classification levels. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has authority over all jail operations and inmate care.

Morrow County Jail Visitation and Inmate Population Info

Visitor registration is required for all visits. You must register online and maintain a computerized log. The log tracks the inmate's name, visitor's name, relationship, scheduled time, and end time. All of this goes into the inmate's computer record. A jail administrator or designee monitors every visit. Any misconduct means the visitor loses the right to visit anyone in the facility.

Visitation runs on a schedule based on gender. Female inmates can get visitors on Sundays from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm. Male inmates visit on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm. ICE male inmates visit on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm. All visits must be scheduled by calling the jail on Sundays between 11am and 7pm. Remote visits are available through ICSolutions.

Sgt. Christina High is the Jail Administrator at chigh@morrowcountysheriff.org. The jail phone is 419-947-1151 and the sheriff's office is at 419-946-4444. The fax is 419-946-5791. Medical care, mental health services, and legal resources are all part of the facility's services.

Morrow County Sheriff and Inmate Records

Sheriff John L. Hinton leads the Morrow County Sheriff's Office at 101 Home Road, Mt. Gilead. Chief Deputy is Troy Landon. The main phone is 419-947-4845 and fax is 419-946-2406. Email the sheriff at jhinton@morrowcountysheriff.org or the chief deputy at tlandon@morrowcountysheriff.org.

The screenshot below shows the Morrow County Sheriff's Office website.

This site has links to the correctional facility, records division, and contact information.

Under ORC Section 149.43, public records including inmate data are available on request. The Morrow County Jail Exchange listing on JailExchange also provides details on the facility including contact numbers and visitation rules.

The screenshot below shows the Morrow County Jail Exchange page with additional facility details.

This third-party source offers another way to find contact info and visitation schedules for the jail.

Statewide Inmate Population Search

If someone from Morrow County has gone to state prison, look them up on the ODRC Offender Search Portal. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction runs all state prisons. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the state keeps records on every person who enters the system. Victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services program.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Morrow County and keep their own inmate population records.

Morrow County Inmate Records and Ohio Law

Ohio law governs how inmate records work in Morrow County. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has charge of the county jail and everyone in it. Sheriff John L. Hinton is responsible for keeping inmates safe and running the facility at 101 Home Road in Mt. Gilead. The jail must follow the minimum standards set by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Booking records at the Morrow County Correctional Facility include the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond amount. You can view the jail roster online by clicking the View Jail Roster button on the sheriff's correctional facility page. Under ORC 149.43, most sheriff's office records are public. You can request copies of arrest reports, incident reports, and traffic accident reports. The jail is a 126-bed facility that houses felony and misdemeanor male inmates and misdemeanor female inmates. It has passed every Bureau of Adult Detention inspection, which speaks to the level of care provided. Sgt. Christina High serves as Jail Administrator and can be reached at chigh@morrowcountysheriff.org for questions about inmate records or facility operations.

State Prison Transfers from Morrow County

Felony inmates with sentences over one year leave the Morrow County jail. They go to state prison run by the ODRC. The county jail no longer tracks them after the transfer. To find these inmates, use the ODRC Offender Search. It shows current facility, sentence details, and parole hearing dates. You can search by name or by county.

Under ORC 5120.21, the state keeps a detailed record of each inmate from the day they enter prison until they leave. While most of the file is not public, the law lets the state share the inmate's name, photo, criminal convictions, and current status. Victims of crimes in Morrow County can register with the ODRC for release alerts. Marsy's Law gives victims the right to be present at hearings and to be told about any changes in custody. The Ohio Attorney General's victim page has forms and instructions for getting started.