Paulding County Inmate Population

Paulding County keeps its inmate population data open to the public through the sheriff's office in northwest Ohio. You can look up who is in the Paulding County Jail by checking the online roster, which shows names, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The jail sits at 500 East Perry Street in Paulding. Staff at the sheriff's office handle all bookings and release information for people held in the facility. Whether you need to find a specific person or just want to see the full list of current inmates, the Paulding County inmate population records are available through several sources covered on this page.

Paulding County Sheriff and Jail

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and all law enforcement for the county. Sheriff Jason K. Landers leads the office. The jail can hold up to 52 inmates at once, with 40 male beds, 8 female beds, and 4 cells set aside for solitary confinement. It is a minimum to maximum security facility. The jail holds adults charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses who are serving time, waiting for trial, or set for transfer to a state or federal prison. Captain Chris Dilling serves as the Jail Administrator and handles daily operations at the facility.

You can reach the jail at (419) 399-2170. The main office number is (419) 399-3791 or toll-free at (888) 399-0171. The fax line is (419) 399-3216. Staff are on duty around the clock. They process bookings, manage inmate housing, and keep the public roster up to date. The Paulding County inmate population changes often as new arrests come in and people bond out or finish their sentences.

The sheriff's office also handles court security and serves legal papers across the county. Record requests can be sent in writing, in person, or by mail. You need to include your contact info when you ask for records.

Paulding County Inmate Search Tools

The screenshot below shows the Paulding County Sheriff's Office website, which serves as a starting point for inmate population searches in the county.

From this page you can access jail info, public records, and contact details for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

This page lists each inmate with their booking details and current charges in Paulding County.

Visiting Inmates in Paulding County

Inmates in the Paulding County Jail can have one visit per week. You need to call the jail to set up a time. Visitation hours are Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm, Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm. The facility pushes for family visits to help people stay connected while they are in custody. All visitors must follow the jail's rules on dress and conduct.

Mail is allowed. All letters are opened and checked for contraband when they come in. Send mail to the person's name at 500 East Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879. The jail does not accept packages beyond standard letters. Keeping in touch through mail and visits can make a real difference for the Paulding County inmate population.

Paulding County Public Records

The Paulding County government provides access to public records through several offices. The Clerk of Court handles records for criminal and civil cases and has an online search tool. The Recorder's Office deals with property and deed records. For any other records, you can go to the County Government Building at 201 East Caroline Street, Paulding, OH 45879, or call 419-339-5370.

The Paulding County government site links to multiple record offices and public data sources.

Paulding County had just 11 violent crime incidents in 2021. That is very low for the state. The county spans 419 square miles and has 10 towns: Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Oakwood, Grover Hill, Cecil, Latty, Haviland, Melrose, and Broughton. None of these towns are large, so the inmate population at the jail stays fairly small compared to bigger Ohio counties.

Ohio Inmate Record Laws

Ohio law sets the rules for inmate records at both the state and county level. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 5120.21, the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must keep a detailed record of every person who enters the prison system. County jails like Paulding follow ORC Section 341.01, which puts the sheriff in charge of the jail and everyone in it. The sheriff must keep inmates safe, run the facility, and meet state standards for jail operations.

Public records access is covered by ORC Section 149.43. This law says most government records are public. But not all inmate data can be shared. Names, convictions, photos, and custody status are fair game. Medical records and certain internal files are not. Separation rules under ORC Section 341.09 require jails to house inmates based on factors like gender and security risk.

Statewide Inmate Population Search

When someone from Paulding County goes to state prison, their records move to the ODRC Offender Search Portal. This free tool lets you search by name and see which facility holds the person, their sentence length, and release date. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction runs all state prisons and tracks every inmate from intake through release.

Crime victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Notification program. You get updates when an inmate's status changes. Under ORC Section 2930.01, victims have the right to be told about key events in the offender's case. This includes transfers, releases, and parole hearings.

Nearby Counties

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