Richland County Inmate Population Records

Richland County inmate population records cover both the county jail in Mansfield and the Richland Correctional Institution, a state prison also in the area. The county jail at 73 East Second Street has a capacity of 266 inmates and a weekly turnover rate of about 55%. Captain Christopher Blunk serves as Jail Administrator. You can search the roster online, check vinelink.com for alerts, or call the jail at 419-774-5678 for direct info. This page explains how to find inmates in both the county jail and state prison in Richland County.

Richland County Jail Inmate Population

The weekly turnover rate is about 55%. That means more than half the inmates are released and replaced each week. The jail serves multiple cities including Bellville, Butler, Crestline, Lexington, Lucas, Mansfield, Ontario, Plymouth, and Shelby. There are seven ways to find an inmate in Richland County. You can check the official roster, search vinelink.com, call the jail at 419-774-7864 (open 24 hours), call local police, check neighboring county jails, write or visit the jail, or search online by name.

The screenshot below shows the Richland County Jail roster page.

This page lists current inmates with booking details, charges, and facility contact information.

Richland County Inmate Mail and Services

The Richland County Jail uses TextBehind for mail management. Since June 1, 2021, all physical mail from family and friends gets photocopied. Family can also create electronic letters with photos through TextBehind.com or the mobile app. All mail is reviewed and approved by staff before inmates see it on video units. Electronic letters submitted by 11:00 AM Monday through Friday are available to inmates the same day.

Regular mail also goes through Securus Digital Mail Center. Send to: Inmate Name, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Richland County Jail, PO Box 392, Lebanon, MO 65536. Funds can be deposited at the visitation lobby kiosk, online through AccessCorrections, or by mail with money orders. Inmates get one thirty-minute visit per week, scheduled up to 3 days in advance by calling the jail. Visitation hours are Monday through Friday 5pm to 9pm and Saturday through Sunday 8am to 9pm.

The screenshot below shows the Richland County Inmate Services page.

This page covers multiple methods for locating inmates and accessing services in Richland County.

Richland Correctional Institution Inmate Population

The Richland Correctional Institution (RICI) is a state prison at 1001 S Olivesburg Road, Mansfield, Ohio. Built in 1998, it holds up to 2,613 inmates at minimal and medium security levels. Call 419-526-2100 for info. The facility is run by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. You can look up inmates through the ODRC Offender Search Portal.

Send personal mail to: Inmate's First and Last Name, Richland Correctional Institution, 1001 S Olivesburg Road, Mansfield, OH 44905. The facility uses GettingOut for remote video visitation. You can visit through the GettingOut/GTL kiosk at the jail, from a computer at home, or using the GettingOut or GTL app on a phone. Customer service for GettingOut is at 866-516-0115. Under ORC Section 5120.21, every state inmate's record is tracked from entry to discharge.

The screenshot below shows the Richland Correctional Institution page.

This state prison in Mansfield houses over 2,600 inmates and is separate from the county jail.

Juvenile detention records are not released to the public. They are only given to parents or legal guardians. For federal inmates, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers records from 1982 to the present. Victims can register for alerts through the Ohio Attorney General's Victim Services program. Under ORC Section 149.43, public records can be requested from both the jail and the state prison.

Cities in Richland County

Mansfield is the county seat and largest city in Richland County. It has its own page with more detail on local inmate population resources.

Nearby Counties

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

Richland County State Prison and ODRC Search

Richland County is home to the Richland Correctional Institution, a state prison at 1001 S Olivesburg Road in Mansfield. This is a separate facility from the county jail. The prison holds up to 2,613 inmates and is run by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. It houses men at minimal and medium security levels. The prison was built in 1998 and can be reached at 419-526-2100.

When a Richland County inmate gets a felony sentence over one year, they leave the county jail at 73 East Second Street and go to a state facility. It might be the Richland Correctional Institution or any other ODRC prison in Ohio. The ODRC Offender Search lets you find these inmates. Search by name or by Richland County as the county of conviction. Under ORC 5120.21, the state must keep records on each person including their name, age, sex, conviction, and sentence dates. The full file is restricted, but basic info like name, photo, and supervision status is available to the public. Families and victims can use the GettingOut system for remote video visits with state prison inmates at the Richland Correctional Institution.

Victim Notification for Richland County

Crime victims in Richland County have rights under Ohio law. Marsy's Law was approved by voters in 2017. It gives victims the right to be present at hearings, get notice of plea deals, and receive alerts when an offender is released from custody. The Ohio Attorney General's victim services page explains the process and has downloadable forms.

Roberta's Law adds extra protection for serious cases. If the offender was convicted of murder, aggravated murder, or a first through third degree violent felony, the state sends automatic alerts to victims. No registration is needed for those. For other crimes, victims must sign up through the ODRC website. The Richland County prosecutor's office can also help with victim notification paperwork. Under ORC 149.43, public records requests can get you basic inmate details from the county level, but full state prison files are not open to the general public.