Ottawa County OH Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Ottawa Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 419-734-6828.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Ottawa Co Jail is a detention center located at 315 Madison St Port Clinton, OH which is operated locally by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Ottawa County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Port Clinton Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for Ohio here.

The Corrections Division is the largest division within the Sheriff’s Office, employing 24 full-time Corrections Deputies and an Administrator. The Corrections Division operates two jails, a Detention Facility (Full-Service) and a Minimum Security Jail.

The Detention Facility is a 41-bed facility housing adult men and women charged with or convicted of Misdemeanor and/or Felony offenses. The Minimum Security Jail is a 48-bed dormitory-style facility. Even though the court might say that they will make it available, the jail makes a final determination of who can be housed there. If an offender qualifies for the Minimum Security jail then inmates can bring in certain things with them.

Inmates can bring two pairs of plain gray sweatpants and sweatshirts, but they must not have zippers, hoodies, or writing of any kind on them. T-shirts and yoga pants will not be accepted. You may also bring in predominately white-colored tennis shoes. Women can bring three pairs of white regular underwear and a white bra as long as it has no underwire in it. You may bring in three books but they must be donated to the facility. If you bring your bible in you may take it with you when you are released. If you bring in your sweats then you may also bring in a $10.00 roll of quarters to do your laundry. If you get work release then you may bring your work clothes with you but you only have a small locker so you can not fit a lot of items in there. Work release and House Arrest is set up through probation before coming to the jail.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.