Search Preble County Inmate Population

Preble County inmate population records are kept by the sheriff's office, which runs the jail at 1139 Preble Drive in Eaton, Ohio. The county sits on the Indiana border in western Ohio. Sheriff Michael Simpson oversees the facility, which holds male and female adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies. All visitation is done through video, with both on-site and off-site options. You can search for inmates through the jail roster and check court records through the county. This page covers how to look up inmates, schedule visits, and access records in Preble County.

Preble County Jail Visitation and Inmate Population

The Preble County Jail uses video visitation only. No in-person face-to-face visits are allowed. Off-site visits can be done from home or work using a computer with a camera or mobile device. On-site visits happen in the main lobby of the sheriff's office, seven days a week. Both types are available from 8am to 11am, 1pm to 2pm, and 6pm to 10pm.

All video visitation is recorded and may be monitored by jail staff. Attorney and clergy visits stay private. Visits can only be restricted if the jail administrator finds that a visit threatens safety or security, and all restrictions must be documented in writing. The jail provides two-way video and voice for all visits.

The screenshot below shows the Preble County Visitation page.

This page explains both on-site and off-site video visitation options for the Preble County Jail.

Visitors must schedule online at least 24 hours ahead at ICSolutions or in the lobby on the registration computer. You can book up to two weeks out. Each visit lasts 25 minutes. On-site visits are free, with up to two per week. Off-site visits cost a fee but are unlimited. If you are more than 15 minutes late, the visit gets cancelled. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff sets all visitation policies.

Preble County Jail Inmate Population Details

Funds can be added online through AccessCorrections, at the jail lobby kiosk with cash only, or by mail with money orders. Visitation is gender-specific. Male visitation is Wednesday 7pm to 9pm, Friday 9am to 11am, and Sunday 1pm to 3pm. Female visitation is Monday 9am to 11am, Thursday 7pm to 9pm, and Saturday 1pm to 3pm.

The screenshot below shows the Preble County Jail facility page.

This page shows contact details, mail rules, and fund deposit options for Preble County inmates.

Preble County Sheriff and Inmate Records

Sheriff Michael Simpson leads the Preble County Sheriff's Office with Chief Deputy Mike Spitler and Majors Dean Miller and Brad Moore. The office is at 1139 Preble Drive, Eaton, OH 45320. Phone is 937-456-6301. Fax is 937-456-2524. The office has six divisions: administration, administrative services, communications, corrections, and patrol and investigations.

Record requests can go by phone, in person, or by email to records@preblecountysheriff.org or by calling 937-456-6301 or 937-456-6314. The office handles traffic accident and incident reports. The 2021 violent crime rate for Preble County was 34 incidents. The county has nine cities: Eaton, Camden, Lewisburg, West Alexandria, New Paris, Gratis, West Elkton, West Manchester, and Eldorado. Under ORC Section 149.43, records are available to the public.

For state prison inmates from Preble County, use the ODRC Offender Search Portal. Under ORC Section 5120.21, every person in the state prison system is tracked. Victims can register through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services program.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Preble County and maintain their own inmate population records.

Preble County Jail Classification and Standards

The Preble County Jail at 1139 Preble Drive in Eaton follows Ohio's jail standards. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff runs the jail and must meet the minimum rules set by the state. Sheriff Michael Simpson oversees these operations with Chief Deputy Mike Spitler and Majors Dean Miller and Brad Moore. The jail holds male and female inmates on misdemeanor and felony charges.

Classification happens at booking. Under ORC 341.09, the jail must separate inmates by risk level, gender, and criminal history. This keeps violent offenders apart from low-level inmates. Medical screening is part of the intake process. If an inmate has a health issue or mental health concern, staff flag it right away. Preble County covers 426 square miles in western Ohio along the Indiana border, with about 41,000 residents. The jail uses ICSolutions for video visitation. On-site visits are free, with two per week allowed. Off-site video visits cost a fee and can be scheduled through icsolutions.com. Visitation hours are split by gender, with separate days for male and female inmates.

Funds for inmates go through AccessCorrections, the lobby kiosk, or by mail with money orders.

ODRC and Victim Rights in Preble County

Felony inmates sentenced to over one year leave the Preble County Jail for state prison. You will not find them on the local roster after that. The ODRC Offender Search covers all Ohio state prison inmates. Search by name or by Preble County as the sentencing county. Results show the current facility, sentence length, and upcoming parole dates.

Under ORC 5120.21, the state tracks each inmate from entry to discharge. The full file is not public. But basic details like name, photo, conviction, and current supervision status can be shared. Crime victims in Preble County can register for release alerts through the ODRC website. Marsy's Law gives victims the right to attend hearings, get notice of plea deals, and be told when an offender is released. Roberta's Law adds automatic notification for victims of serious violent offenses like murder and first-degree felonies. The Ohio Attorney General provides victim services forms and guidance. For local help, contact the Preble County prosecutor's office or the sheriff's records division at 937-456-6301.