Portage County Inmate Population

Portage County inmate population records are managed through the sheriff's Corrections Division, which operates the jail at the Portage County Justice Center in Ravenna, Ohio. The jail opened in May 1995 and holds both male and female adult prisoners. You can search for inmates using ICSolutions, check bonds through the clerk of courts, and access visitation information online. Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski has led the office since January 2021. This page covers how to find current inmates, send mail, schedule visits, and check court records in Portage County.

Portage County Corrections Inmate Population

The Portage County Corrections Division runs the jail at 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, Ohio. The facility opened in May 1995 as a 24-hour full-service jail. It has a capacity of 241 inmates and holds both men and women. All bonds can be paid at the Clerk of Courts office in the Ravenna Courthouse, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call the clerk at 330-297-3644 for bond questions. Municipal Court bonds can also be paid at the jail after 5:00 PM on weekdays or any time on weekends.

The screenshot below shows the Portage County Corrections Division page.

This page has details on jail operations, mail rules, and bond payment procedures in Portage County.

Inmate mail must go through the U.S. Postal Service. All incoming mail is opened and checked for contraband. The jail does not accept packages for inmates, and they will be sent back. Prohibited items in mail include nude or partially nude photos, Polaroid pictures, writing materials like paper, cards, stamps or envelopes, books, pamphlets, magazines, or newspapers. Mail with lipstick, perfume, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, or unknown substances will also be censored. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff sets all mail policies for the jail.

Portage County Jail Inmate Population Programs

The Portage County Jail runs several programs. The Inmate Sewing Program started in March 2011. Inmates make all the jail uniforms. A sewing instructor comes three times a week to teach inmates how to use different sewing machines. This gives inmates real skills they can use after release.

The Inmate Work Program puts inmates to work on general cleaning, mowing, washing and waxing county vehicles, carpentry projects, and maintaining the Justice Center. Some inmates work at other non-profit organizations in the county. These programs let inmates give back to the community while building work habits. The jail's budget increased 44% from 2020 to 2023, which has brought some attention to how inmate labor programs are run.

The screenshot below shows the Portage County Jail Programs page.

This page describes the sewing program, work assignments, and other services for Portage County inmates.

Portage County Inmate Visitation and Phone

The Portage County Jail uses ICSolutions for phone service and video visitation. Money for inmates, phone info, and visit scheduling are all handled through the ICSolutions website. Video visitation is available for families who cannot come in person. The jail is at 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, and can be reached at 330-297-3891. Adult Probation is at 330-297-3650.

The sheriff's office is at 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266. The main phone is 330-296-5100. Chief Deputy is Ralph Spidalieri. Clerk of Court Jill Fankhauser is at 203 W Main Street, Ravenna. The Records Division can be reached at afisher@portageco.com or tmaiorca@portageco.com, or by fax at 330-298-2110. Portage County Probate Court maintains marriage records starting from about 1808 at the Courthouse, 203 W. Main St., Ravenna, at 330-297-3870.

Under ORC Section 149.43, public records including inmate data can be requested from the sheriff's office. For state prison inmates, use the ODRC Offender Search Portal. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the state tracks all inmates in the prison system. Victims can register for alerts at the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services page.

Cities in Portage County

Cuyahoga Falls borders Portage County and has its own inmate population page with more local resources.

Nearby Counties

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

Portage County Jail Inmate Programs

The Portage County Jail runs several programs for inmates. The Inmate Sewing Program started in March 2011. A sewing instructor comes to the jail three times a week to teach inmates how to use different machines. Inmates in this program make all the jail uniforms. It gives them a real skill they can use after release.

The Inmate Work Program puts inmates to work on tasks that help the county. They do general cleaning, mow grass, wash and wax county vehicles, and help with carpentry projects at the Justice Center. Some inmates work at non-profit groups in Portage County. These programs keep inmates active and build work habits they can carry into life after jail. The jail at 8240 Infirmary Road in Ravenna has a capacity of 241 inmates. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has charge of the jail and must run it to Ohio's minimum standards. Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski oversees these operations. Bonds for inmates can be paid at the Clerk of Courts office at the Ravenna Courthouse during business hours, or at the jail after 5 PM on weekdays and any time on weekends for municipal court bonds.

State Prison Search for Portage County

Not all Portage County inmates stay local. Felony sentences over one year send inmates to an Ohio state prison. Once they transfer, the county jail roster will not show them. The ODRC Offender Search is the tool to find them after that point. Search by name or filter by Portage County. You will see the current facility, sentence, and hearing dates.

Under ORC 5120.21, the state must record each inmate's name, age, sex, conviction, and sentence dates. The full inmate file is restricted. But the law allows release of the person's name, photo, criminal convictions, and supervision status. Crime victims in Portage County have the right to track an offender through the state system. Marsy's Law gives victims the right to get notice about hearings, plea deals, and releases. Roberta's Law adds automatic alerts for victims of violent crimes. The Ohio Attorney General's victim services page has the forms and instructions needed to register for these notifications.