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Find a Mahoning County Inmate and Verify Current Custody
If you are trying to find someone booked into the Mahoning County jail system, start with the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Public Inmate Information portal. The default roster lists current active inmates, while separate official views are available for recent bookings and recent releases.
The jail is commonly searched as “Mahoning County Jail,” while the county’s official materials use the name Mahoning County Justice Center. The facility is at 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503.
How to Search the Mahoning County Jail Roster
Go to Mahoning County Public Inmate Information. The default page displays active inmates.
Use the legal first and last name when possible. If you are unsure of spelling, begin with the most reliable part of the name rather than adding too many details.
Check the inmate ID, date of birth, booking number, booking date and arresting agency before assuming you found the correct person.
The individual record may provide custody status, physical identifiers, listed offenses, bond information and other booking details.
These identifiers are useful when contacting the jail, checking court records, sending mail or resolving account questions.
What the Mahoning County Inmate Search Can Show
| Record field | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Inmate ID | Use this to distinguish people with similar names and for jail-related transactions. |
| Booking number | Identifies a particular jail admission or booking event. |
| Booking date | Helps confirm whether the record matches a recent arrest. |
| Arresting agency | May help determine which police department or jurisdiction initiated the arrest. |
| Release date | A populated date generally indicates the booking is no longer active. |
| Custody/status information | Individual records may identify pretrial or other custody status. |
| Listed offenses | Shows jail-side charge information associated with the booking. |
| Bond amount/type | May appear separately for different offenses; verify time-sensitive bond information with the court or jail. |
| Court information | When available, it can help route you to the correct court record. |
A jail booking record is not a conviction. Charges, bond conditions and case outcomes can change after the booking record is created, so use the court docket when you need the current legal status of the case.
If You Cannot Find the Person in the Mahoning County Roster
A missing result does not always mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks in order:
- Recheck the spelling and try the official active inmate list again.
- Check recent bookings if the arrest was very recent.
- Check recent releases in case bond, release or transfer already occurred.
- Call Mahoning County Sheriff’s general information at 330-480-5000 if the custody question is urgent.
- If the person was sentenced or transferred to an Ohio state prison, use the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search.
- For federal prison custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
- If the person entered federal immigration custody, the ICE Online Detainee Locator System may become the correct search after transfer.
How to Verify Charges, Bond and the Next Court Date
The jail roster is the best starting point for custody. For the actual criminal case, court orders, docket activity and later disposition, use the Mahoning County court system.
The county’s eAccess system includes current and closed cases from the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas and the four Mahoning County Area Courts. Area-court case numbers can include location designators such as AUS for Austintown, BDM for Boardman, CNF for Canfield and SEB for Sebring.
| Court/office | Contact |
|---|---|
| Mahoning County Clerk of Courts, 120 Market St., Youngstown | 330-740-2104 |
| Area Court #2 — Boardman | 330-726-5546 |
| Area Court #3 — Sebring | 330-938-9873 |
| Area Court #4 — Austintown | 330-740-2001 |
| Area Court #5 — Canfield | 330-533-3643 |
The Clerk of Courts lists regular office hours as Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Public eAccess information can lag behind court action, so official copies or urgent legal questions should be directed to the proper clerk.
Mahoning County Jail Address and Useful Phone Numbers
| Service | Official contact |
|---|---|
| Mahoning County Justice Center / Sheriff’s Office | 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503 |
| General information | 330-480-5000 |
| Jail Administration | 330-480-4920 |
| Inmate Commissary | 330-480-4955 |
| Inmate Medical | 330-480-4960 |
| Records Division | 330-480-5030 |
| Warrants Division | 330-480-5034 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 330-259-1731 |
| Emergency | 911 |
For information beyond what appears in the public inmate portal, the Sheriff’s Office directs users to 330-480-5000.
Mahoning County Jail Visitation
The current county inmate-information page directs families to SmartInmate for video-visitation registration. Video visits must be approved at least 24 hours in advance, and visits cannot be scheduled during the inmate housing pod’s recreation period.
- Each inmate is currently provided one free 20-minute video visit per week.
- Additional visits may be purchased, subject to scheduling and facility rules.
- Only registered visitors scheduled for the visit may participate.
- Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Visits are monitored and recorded.
- Electronic recording devices may not be used during the visit.
- Improper conduct, prohibited exposure or violation of court orders can result in cancellation or suspension.
Practical steps: first confirm the inmate is still in custody, identify the correct person and booking information, then review the official visitation schedule and register through SmartInmate.
The September 2026 inmate handbook also states that an in-person, non-contact visit may be approved under special circumstances by the Jail Administrator. Visitors entering the Justice Center for an approved visit must present government-issued photo identification and are subject to security screening.
Inmate Phone Calls
Mahoning County’s current inmate-information page identifies Smart Communications as the inmate telephone provider and directs friends and family to SmartInmate for account setup.
- Smart Communications support: 1-727-349-1561
- Account website: SmartInmate.com
- Calls are subject to monitoring and recording.
- The current inmate handbook says regular inmate phone calls have a maximum time limit of 15 minutes.
- Tablets can also be used for outgoing calls under facility rules.
How to Send Mail to a Mahoning County Inmate
The Justice Center’s inmate handbook revised September 18, 2026 lists the following family-and-friend mailing format:
Inmate Name / Jail Identification Number
P.O. Box 9153
Seminole, FL 33775-9153
Incoming personal mail is inspected and uploaded for viewing through the inmate tablet system or housing-unit kiosks. Include a return address and use the inmate’s exact name and jail identification number.
- Packages require prior approval.
- Friends and family may not simply mail clothing, shoes, books or similar property from home.
- Security-risk and prohibited material may be rejected or censored.
- E-messaging is available through inmate tablets for a fee using electronic “stamps.”
- E-messages and attachments are subject to monitoring and approval.
Because the jail now uses a mail-scanning process, do not assume that older pages showing the physical Youngstown jail address are the correct address for ordinary personal correspondence. Check the current inmate handbook before mailing anything important.
How to Add Money for Commissary
The current inmate handbook lists two straightforward methods for adding money to an inmate’s commissary account:
- Justice Center lobby kiosk: use the automated deposit machine at the facility.
- Online: use the official county-linked JailATM deposit service.
Before submitting a payment, get the inmate’s exact booked name and inmate ID from the Sheriff’s roster and make sure the selected inmate and facility match. The handbook states that commissary ordering is available twice per week on designated days.
For commissary-specific questions, call 330-480-4955.
Medical Requests, Property and Other Practical Details
The jail handbook says inmates receive a medical assessment when they arrive and that sick call is conducted daily. Non-emergency medical requests can be submitted through a housing-unit tablet or terminal. In a medical emergency, the inmate should immediately notify the nearest staff member. The Sheriff’s listed Inmate Medical number is 330-480-4960.
The handbook also states that new personal property is generally not accepted without a court order. If an inmate is transferred to prison, a designated person may need a completed property-release form and photo ID to collect property. Property left after transfer or release can be subject to a 30-day claim period.
Use the Correct Record for the Question You Are Asking
| Your question | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Is the person in Mahoning County jail right now? | Active inmate roster |
| Was the person booked recently? | Recent Bookings |
| Was the person released? | Recent Releases |
| What are the filed charges or next court events? | Mahoning County court eAccess |
| Was the person transferred to Ohio prison? | ODRC Offender Search |
| Is the person in federal prison? | Federal Bureau of Prisons locator |
| How do I schedule video visitation? | County visitation information + SmartInmate |
| How do I fund commissary? | JailATM or Justice Center lobby kiosk |
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1. What is the official Mahoning County jail inmate search?
The official public lookup is the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Public Inmate Information portal at pii.mahoningcountyoh.gov. Its default view lists current active inmates.
2. How do I check recent Mahoning County jail bookings?
Use the Sheriff’s dedicated Recent Bookings view. The page heading displays the starting date of the recent-booking window currently being shown.
3. Can I see recent releases from Mahoning County Jail?
Yes. The Sheriff’s public system has a separate Recent Releases view showing recent booking records with release dates.
4. What information can an inmate record contain?
The public record can include the inmate ID, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency and release date. Individual detail records may also show custody status, offenses and bond information.
5. What is the Mahoning County Jail phone number?
Mahoning County Sheriff’s general information number is 330-480-5000. Jail Administration is 330-480-4920.
6. Where is Mahoning County Jail located?
The Mahoning County Justice Center is located at 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44503.
7. How do I verify an inmate’s bond or court date?
Start with the inmate’s detail page, then search the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System for the criminal case and current docket. For a time-sensitive release or bond decision, confirm directly with the court or jail.
8. How do I visit a Mahoning County inmate?
Current video visitation is arranged through SmartInmate and must be approved at least 24 hours in advance. The county currently provides one free 20-minute video visit per inmate each week, with additional visits available under facility rules.
9. How do I send mail to a Mahoning County inmate?
The current inmate handbook directs personal mail to Smart Communications / Mahoning CO Jail, the inmate’s name and jail ID, P.O. Box 9153, Seminole, FL 33775-9153. Incoming mail is scanned for inmate tablet or kiosk viewing.
10. Why is an inmate no longer showing on the active roster?
The person may have been released, transferred or moved into another correctional system. Check Recent Releases first, then use the Ohio DRC offender search for state-prison custody or the appropriate federal locator if applicable.