Pike County Inmate Population Search

Pike County inmate population records are available through the sheriff's office and the county jail in Waverly, Ohio. Sheriff Tracy D. Evans oversees law enforcement and jail operations across this Appalachian county in southern Ohio. The jail at 14050 US-23 holds people charged with misdemeanors and felonies. You can check the public inmate roster online, which lists names, charges, and bond amounts. Court records are also available through the clerk of courts. This page covers how to find inmates, visit, and access records in Pike County.

Pike County Jail and Inmate Population Records

The jail keeps a public inmate roster that lists all currently held inmates with their names, charges, and bond amounts. The sheriff's office also has a most wanted list for fugitives in the county. You can check both lists online. Pike County had a violent crime rate of just 15 incidents in 2021, which is low for the state.

The screenshot below shows the Pike County Jail roster page.

This page lists all current inmates at the Pike County Jail with booking details and charges.

Mail can be sent to inmates at: Inmate Name, C/O Pike County Jail, 14050 US-23, Waverly, OH 45690. All mail is opened and checked for contraband. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff controls all jail operations including mail rules.

Pike County Inmate Visitation and Services

Visitation at the Pike County Jail is available Monday through Saturday. On-site time slots are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Each inmate gets one or two visits per week, with each session lasting 15 to 30 minutes. A maximum of four visitors per booth is allowed, not counting infants.

All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance or up to one week ahead. Visitors check in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time and must show valid picture ID. Inmates are responsible for telling their approved visitors about their assigned days and times. The jail encourages family contact during time in custody.

The screenshot below shows the Pike County Jail Exchange page with detailed visitation info.

Use this resource for complete scheduling details and visitor rules at the Pike County Jail.

Pike County Government and Inmate Records

Pike County administration is at 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 500, Waverly, OH 45690. Call 740-947-4817. The county website is pikecountyohio.org. Beth Brewster is the county clerk. Trudy S. Beekman is the Clerk of Court at 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 900. Court records on criminal and civil charges are available through the clerk's office.

The sheriff's office accepts records requests electronically through their website. You need the incident number or location to submit a request. Under ORC Section 149.43, most law enforcement records are public. Pike County includes three main towns: Waverly, Piketon, and Beaver. None of these meet the population threshold for a separate city page.

Background checks and concealed carry applications are now walk-in only, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The sheriff's office handles all of these at the main office.

Ohio Statewide Inmate Population Tools

For state prison inmates from Pike County, use the ODRC Offender Search Portal. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction manages all state prison facilities. Under ORC Section 5120.21, every person in the state system is tracked from entry to discharge.

Victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services program. Under ORC Section 2967.01, terms like judicial release and transitional control are defined for the parole process. These definitions help when reading an inmate's file or court records.

Nearby Counties

These Ohio counties are near Pike County and maintain their own inmate population records.

Pike County Jail Operations and Ohio Standards

The Pike County Jail at 14050 US-23 in Waverly operates under state rules. Under ORC Section 341.01, Sheriff Tracy D. Evans has charge of the jail and must keep it running to Ohio's minimum standards. The jail holds inmates charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. Some are serving short sentences. Others wait for trial or a transfer to state prison.

Jail classification is part of the booking process. Under ORC 341.09, inmates must be separated based on their risk level, criminal record, and gender. The jail screens each person for medical and mental health needs at intake. Pike County covers 444 square miles in southern Ohio's Appalachian region and has about 28,000 residents. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement for the county, along with court security and civil process service. Visitation at the Pike County Jail is available Monday through Saturday with time slots at 9 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM. Each visit lasts 15 to 30 minutes and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

ODRC Search for Pike County Inmates

Felony inmates with sentences over one year leave Pike County for state prison. The local jail no longer shows them on its roster. Use the ODRC Offender Search to find them. You can search by name or by Pike County as the county of conviction. The tool shows the inmate's current prison, sentence, and parole hearing dates.

Under ORC 5120.21, the state keeps detailed records on each inmate from entry to discharge. The full file is not open to the public. But basic details like the inmate's name, photo, conviction, and current status can be released. Crime victims in Pike County can register through the ODRC site to get alerts about an offender's release or transfer. Marsy's Law, passed by Ohio voters in 2017, gives victims the right to attend hearings, be told about plea deals, and receive notice when an offender gets out. For serious violent crimes, Roberta's Law sends automatic alerts. The Ohio Attorney General's victim page explains the process and has downloadable forms.