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Find a Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail Inmate Fast
If you are looking for someone booked in the Nelsonville regional jail, use the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail inmate search rather than a general Ohio prison database. The official SEORJ roster covers people currently listed at the regional facility and can show booking identifiers, charges, bail information, book date and the arresting agency.
Fastest route: open the live roster, find the person’s legal name, verify the book date and arresting agency, then use the related county court if you need the latest bond or case information.
How to Search the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail Roster
SEORJ links its public inmate information page to a roster hosted by JDS Inc. You do not need to start with a private inmate directory.
- Open the live roster. Go to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail roster. The page displays its run date and time near the top, which helps you judge how current the listing is.
- Look for the inmate’s legal name. Check the current male or female roster section. Use the spelling most likely used during booking rather than a nickname.
- Verify the identity. Compare the book date, arresting agency, charges, Jail ID and any other available fields. Do not rely on the name alone when two people have similar names.
- Write down the Jail ID. You may need the inmate identifier when sending mail, setting up services or confirming the record with jail staff.
- Check the arresting agency. This field is especially useful because the regional jail receives inmates connected with several southeast Ohio counties and law-enforcement agencies.
- Use the court record for the legal case. The roster is best for custody and booking information. For filings, current bond orders, hearing changes or final disposition, check the court handling the charge.
What the SEORJ Jail Roster Can Show
The public roster currently includes several fields that can help you identify the correct person and understand the booking. Not every field is completed for every inmate.
| Roster field | What it helps you understand | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Jail ID | Local jail identifier connected with the inmate record. | Use it when the jail or an approved service asks for an inmate ID. |
| Name / Photo | Identifies the person listed in the roster. | Compare other details if names are similar. |
| Charges | Charges currently displayed with the booking. | Check the appropriate court docket for filed charges and later changes. |
| Court | May identify the court connected with the record. | Use that court’s official case-search system when available. |
| Current Disposition | Shows a status attached to an individual roster entry when supplied. | Confirm the legal case status with the court. |
| Total Bail | Displays the bail amount currently associated with the roster entry. | Confirm the amount and conditions before making any payment. |
| SID # | An additional identification field when populated. | Use identifiers to separate people with similar names. |
| Book Date | Date connected with the jail booking. | Compare it with the date of arrest or court event you know about. |
| Attorney / Next Court Date | May show counsel or an upcoming court event when entered. | Verify schedules directly with the court because dates can change. |
| Arresting Agency | Shows the law-enforcement agency responsible for the listed arrest or booking. | Use it to identify the county, court or agency to contact next. |
Which Counties Use Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail?
SEORJ states that it was established in 1998 through officials serving Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry and Vinton Counties. These five counties remain the regional jail’s listed member counties.
| County | Common local search area | Best first step |
|---|---|---|
| Athens County | Athens and the Ohio University area | Search SEORJ, then use the Athens County court system if you need felony-case details. |
| Hocking County | Logan and surrounding Hocking County communities | Search SEORJ first. The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office also directs jail inquiries to SEORJ. |
| Morgan County | McConnelsville and Morgan County | Check the regional roster, then use Morgan County’s official government or court resources for the case. |
| Perry County | New Lexington and Perry County | Search SEORJ, then check Municipal Court for misdemeanor matters or Common Pleas records for felony cases. |
| Vinton County | McArthur and Vinton County | Use the SEORJ roster and follow the arresting-agency/court information shown in the record. |
You can reach the five member-county websites from the official SEORJ Counties page.
What to Do If the Inmate Is Not on the Roster
A failed search does not always mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks in order:
- Confirm the person’s full legal name and spelling.
- Try the surname without a middle name or nickname.
- Allow the arrest, transport and booking process to be completed before searching again.
- Check whether the arrest happened in a county that uses another jail.
- Consider whether the person has already been released.
- Check whether the person was transferred to another county or to Ohio state custody.
- If the arrest was recent and the roster still gives no clear answer, call SEORJ at 740-753-4060 with the person’s full name and other identifying information.
If the person may have been moved into an Ohio prison, skip the county-jail roster and use the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search.
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail Contact Details
| Facility | Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail |
|---|---|
| Street address | 16677 Riverside Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 |
| Main / receptionist | 740-753-4060 |
| Booking fax | 740-753-4061 |
| Medical fax | 740-753-3050 |
| Administrative fax | 740-753-2644 |
| Official contact page | SEORJ Contact Information |
Mail, Money, Phone Calls and Visitation
Send inmate mail
SEORJ currently publishes this mailing format for inmate correspondence:
Inmate’s Name and ID#
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Search the roster immediately before mailing so the name, inmate ID and custody location are correct.
Add commissary money
The jail states that money orders for an inmate commissary account are accepted by mail when addressed to the Commissary Department. SEORJ also links to TouchPay for electronic deposits and publishes site ID 245764.
Phone account
SEORJ directs families to Inmate Sales for inmate phone-account services and lists 1-877-998-5678 for adding money to a phone account. The jail identifies CPC as its phone-service provider for troubleshooting.
Visitation
The jail’s inmate-information page says on-site visitation is conducted through kiosks in the jail lobby on weekends. Because schedules and account requirements can change, confirm the current visit instructions through SEORJ Inmate Information before traveling.
Care packages
SEORJ links families to iCare Gifts and publishes 1-888-439-5020 for that service. Confirm the inmate is still at SEORJ before purchasing anything because a release or transfer can change the correct facility and account.
If you are reporting to serve a court-ordered sentence
The jail says a person reporting for a commitment may bring money for a commissary account and prescription medication in the original bottles. If you have a copy of the court commitment, bringing it can help the booking process.
How to Check Bond, Court Dates and Case Status
The roster is a good starting point, but the court record is the better source when you need the current legal case. Use this sequence:
- Find the inmate on the SEORJ roster. Write down the full name, Jail ID, charges, arresting agency and any court information shown.
- Identify the county handling the charge. The arresting agency and court fields usually provide the best clues.
- Determine the court type. Misdemeanor cases commonly proceed through a municipal or county-level court, while felony matters generally move through the county Court of Common Pleas.
- Search the official court record. Use the defendant’s legal name or case number if one is available.
- Verify bond immediately before payment. Confirm the amount, type of bond, conditions and accepted payment method with the court or jail.
For example, Athens County provides an official Common Pleas CourtView search. Hocking County lists its Clerk of Courts, Common Pleas and Municipal Court resources from the county website. Perry County provides both Common Pleas Clerk records and Municipal Court information.
Release and transfer
An inmate can leave the roster after release, transfer or movement into another correctional system. If someone disappears from the current list, check the related court docket and then the Ohio state offender database when a prison transfer is possible.
If the Inmate Was Sent to an Ohio State Prison
SEORJ is a regional jail, while the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction manages state-prison custody. The two searches are different.
Use the ODRC Offender Search for people incarcerated in an Ohio prison, under department supervision or judicially released. The state search supports searches by name and offender number and can also be narrowed by county of commitment.
For a broader explanation of county jail versus state prison searches, see our Ohio jail inmate search guide.
Custody-change notifications
If you need an alert instead of repeatedly checking a roster, the Ohio Attorney General provides information about VINE victim notification. Ohio describes VINE as a custody-status notification service that can provide alerts when an offender’s status changes.
Best Way to Use This Information
For most searches, you only need three steps: confirm the person on the current SEORJ roster, save the Jail ID and arresting agency, then use the appropriate court only if you need the latest case or bond information. Before sending money, mail, purchasing a package or traveling for a visit, search the inmate again so you know the person has not been released or transferred.
Information reviewed October 27, 2026. Jail custody, roster entries, court dates, vendor services and visitation procedures can change. Use the linked live systems for the final same-day confirmation.
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail?
Open the public SEORJ roster, find the inmate’s legal name and verify the booking using the Jail ID, book date, charges and arresting agency. The official SEORJ inmate-information page links directly to the roster.
2. Which counties use Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail?
SEORJ lists Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry and Vinton Counties as its five collaborating member counties.
3. What information is shown on the SEORJ jail roster?
The roster can display Jail ID, photo, name, charges, court, current disposition, total bail, SID number, book date, attorney, next court date and arresting agency. Some fields may be blank for a particular record.
4. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released or transferred, or another jail may have custody. Recheck the spelling and call SEORJ at 740-753-4060 if the recent arrest cannot be confirmed online.
5. How do I verify an inmate’s bond or next court date?
Use the roster to identify the person, arresting agency and any court information, then check the official court docket for the county handling the charge. Confirm bond directly before making a payment because the amount or conditions can change.
6. How can I send money to a Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail inmate?
SEORJ says money orders for commissary accounts can be mailed to the Commissary Department. The jail also links to TouchPay for electronic deposits and publishes site ID 245764.
7. What address should I use for inmate mail?
The jail currently publishes: Inmate’s Name and ID#, Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Verify the inmate’s current custody and ID before mailing.
8. When can I visit an inmate at SEORJ?
SEORJ states that on-site visitation through kiosks in the jail lobby is held on weekends. Check the current inmate-information page before traveling because scheduling procedures can change.
9. How do I add money for inmate phone calls?
The jail directs families to Inmate Sales and lists 1-877-998-5678 for adding money to a phone account. SEORJ identifies CPC as the phone-service provider for service problems.
10. What if the inmate was transferred from SEORJ to an Ohio prison?
Use the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search. It is separate from the SEORJ roster and covers people incarcerated in Ohio state prisons or under ODRC supervision.