Pickaway County Inmate Records
Pickaway County maintains its inmate population records through the sheriff's office in Circleville, Ohio. The county jail at 600 Island Road holds adults facing misdemeanor and felony charges. You can search for current inmates through the online active inmate database or by calling the jail directly. Pickaway County offers both in-person and video visitation options for families. Whether you need to check on someone's custody status or look up charges, multiple tools cover the Pickaway County inmate population. This page breaks down every resource available to you.
Pickaway County Quick Facts
Pickaway County Sheriff and Jail
Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey leads the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office at 600 Island Road, Circleville, OH 43113. The office can be reached at (740) 477-6000 or toll-free at 1-800-472-6033. The jail line is (740) 477-6156 or toll-free at 1-800-472-5254. For emergencies, always call 9-1-1. The fax number is (740) 474-1798.
The Pickaway County Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility. It holds adults who have been arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses. Inmates are either serving their sentence, waiting for trial, or set for transfer to state or federal prison. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, releases, and inmate classification. They also manage court security and civil process across the county. The office keeps a most wanted list on their site for fugitives wanted within Pickaway County.
The active inmate database gives real-time data. Any info that does not match the official record should be treated as possibly wrong. For the official list of inmates, call the jail at 1-740-477-6156 or 1-800-472-5245.
Pickaway County Inmate Population Search
The screenshot below shows the Pickaway County Jail roster, which lists current inmates and their charges.
This roster provides booking details for everyone held in the Pickaway County Jail.
The Pickaway County Sheriff's website also links to the active inmate system and other public resources.
From the sheriff's site you can access jail info, the most wanted list, and contact details for all divisions.
Visitation at Pickaway County Jail
The Pickaway County Jail uses ICSolutions for video visitation. You can visit on-site or from home. On-site visits are free. Off-site visits cost $5 for 20 minutes. Visitation hours run Monday through Sunday from 8am to 11am, 1pm to 4:30pm, and 5pm to 9pm. All visits must be set up through the ICSolutions website ahead of time.
Commissary services let inmates buy approved items using funds in their accounts. You can add money at a kiosk in the jail lobby. The facility handles all inmate mail, though letters are screened before they reach anyone in custody. Keeping in touch with inmates through visits and mail is an important part of the Pickaway County jail system.
Note: Schedule video visits through ICSolutions before arriving at the Pickaway County Jail lobby.
Pickaway County Inmate Population Laws
Ohio law governs how county jails operate and share records. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has full charge of the county jail and all persons confined in it. The sheriff must keep inmates safe and run the facility in line with state standards. Pickaway County follows these rules for every person booked into the jail.
Records access falls under ORC Section 149.43. Most government records are public, but inmate files have some limits. Names, criminal convictions, photographs, and custody status can be released. More sensitive data stays private. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the state keeps detailed records on everyone in the prison system, including name, age, sex, residence, and sentence terms.
Confinement costs may apply. Under ORC Section 2929.37, counties can charge inmates for room, board, and medical care during their stay. Each inmate gets an itemized bill at the end of their time.
Statewide Search Tools
If someone from Pickaway County has been sent to state prison, you can find them through the ODRC Offender Search Portal. This covers all state facilities. Search by name and get details on the person's location, sentence, and projected release date. Victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Notification program to stay informed about status changes.
Nearby Counties
These Ohio counties border Pickaway County and maintain their own inmate population records.