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Find a Mercer County Jail Inmate and Check the Current Roster
For a Mercer County jail inmate search, use the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office public jail search for people currently or previously booked into the Mercer County Detention Facility in Celina, Ohio. The official system lets you search by name, booking-date range and custody status, then open an individual record for available booking, charge, court and bond information.
- Open the official Mercer County Sheriff’s Office inmate search.
- Enter the person’s last name first.
- Select Active when checking current custody or Inactive for a previous booking.
- Open View Details beside the correct person.
- Verify the booking date, booking agency and available charge information before relying on the result.
Information reviewed October 27, 2026. Jail custody, charges, bond, court dates and release information can change after a search, so use the live record for the final same-day check.
How to Search the Mercer County Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s inmate-search form is useful for both a recent arrest and an older Mercer County jail booking. Start broadly; adding too many filters can hide a valid result.
- Open the official inmate search. Use inmate.mercercountysheriffohio.gov.
- Enter the last name. If you know the exact first name, add it after checking the broader surname results.
- Use booking dates only when necessary. The search provides From Booking Date and Thru Booking Date fields using month/day/year format.
- Choose the status. Select Active for someone believed to be in custody now. Use Inactive when researching someone who may already have been released.
- Review the matching names and ages. Do not identify a person from a similar name alone.
- Open View Details. Compare booking date, booking agency, physical identifiers and case information.
- Save the case number. It is especially useful when moving from the jail record to the correct court record.
What Information Can Appear in an Inmate Record?
An individual Mercer County inmate page can contain substantially more information than the main roster. Available fields vary by person and case.
| Roster field | What it helps you confirm |
|---|---|
| Name and age | Helps distinguish people with similar names. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the jail system for that booking. |
| Booking agency | The agency associated with the booking, such as the Sheriff’s Office, a local police department or another agency. |
| Projected out date | A projected date when one is available. A blank field should not be treated as a release prediction. |
| Physical identifiers | Available height, weight, hair color and eye color. |
| Current charges | Charge description, offense level and number of counts when published. |
| Court and next court date | May identify Municipal Court, Common Pleas or another court and a scheduled date when available. |
| Case number | The identifier to use when checking the corresponding court docket. |
| Statute number | The Ohio Revised Code section associated with the listed charge. |
| Disposition | The jail system’s currently displayed status for the charge. |
| Bail and bond type | Available bail amount and bond type. Verify current terms before paying. |
Individual records can also provide links for Previous Charges, Deposit Money and Release Notification. The Sheriff’s own disclaimer warns that arrest information does not necessarily reflect the final court charge, indictment or disposition. A booking is not proof of guilt.
If a Recently Arrested Person Is Not Showing Up
A failed search does not automatically mean the person was not arrested. Work through these checks before relying on a no-result search.
- Search the last name only and verify spelling.
- Make sure Active is selected for current custody.
- If the arrest happened earlier, also search Inactive records.
- Allow time for transport, identification, fingerprinting and jail intake.
- Call the Corrections Division at 419-586-5753 if current custody remains unclear.
- Check the related court record if you know charges have already been filed.
- If the person may have been sentenced and transferred to an Ohio prison, use the ODRC offender search instead.
Mercer County Detention Facility Address and Contact
Celina, OH 45822
The Sheriff’s Office uses the term Mercer County Detention Facility on its corrections pages. Searches for “Mercer County Jail” generally refer to this county detention facility in Celina.
What Happens During Booking and Release?
The Sheriff’s corrections information says most jail bookings normally take about 45–60 minutes. Intake can include medical questions, property inventory, entry into the jail register, a booking photograph, fingerprints, showering and issuance of jail property.
The facility also states that an inmate is normally kept in an intake observation area for approximately the first eight hours before placement into a housing unit. This does not mean an online record will always appear at a specific point during that process.
The Sheriff’s published corrections information describes the release process as normally taking around 20 minutes. Treat that as an administrative estimate, not a guaranteed pickup time. Court paperwork, holds, transportation and other circumstances can affect an actual release.
How to Confirm Charges, Bond and the Next Court Date
The jail record is the best starting point for custody, but the court record is the better place to follow the legal case after filing.
| If the inmate record shows | Where to check next | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Court | Celina Municipal Court CaseLook | Misdemeanor, traffic and other municipal-court case information |
| Common Pleas | Mercer County Clerk of Courts / felony case lookup | Felony criminal case docket and filings |
| Ohio state-prison custody | Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction | State institution, offender number, sentence and supervision information |
Municipal Court lookup
- Copy the case number from the inmate record when one is available.
- Open Celina Municipal Court CaseLook.
- Select Record Search.
- Search the case number or defendant information.
- Compare the name and case details before relying on the docket.
Felony/Common Pleas lookup
- Open the Mercer County Clerk of Courts.
- Use its public court-record access for the Common Pleas case.
- Search the jail record’s case number when available.
- Review current docket entries and case status.
The Mercer County Common Pleas Court handles felony criminal cases. Online court records are provided for public convenience and may change, so contact the clerk when an official document or definitive current status is required.
Mercer County Jail Visitation: Current Published Rules
Mercer County uses video visitation for nonprofessional visits. Visits are by appointment and the Sheriff’s current instructions direct visitors to schedule through CIDNET.
| Visit type | Published times | Key details |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video | Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | No cost at the jail lobby; 20 minutes per visit. |
| Off-site video | Daily 8:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Requires internet and compatible device/webcam. CIDNET determines the off-site charge. |
Appointments may be scheduled up to seven days in advance but must be scheduled at least 24 hours before the visit. For an on-site visit, the Sheriff’s Office recommends arriving about ten minutes early.
Published on-site visit limits
- 20 minutes per visit.
- Up to two visits per day per inmate.
- One visit per day per visitor.
- Up to four visits per week per inmate.
- Up to two visits per week per visitor.
- One adult and up to two minors may attend a single visit.
Important visitor rules
- On-site visitors must sign in and carry photo identification.
- A visitor under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; the Sheriff’s rules require the minor’s birth certificate.
- Only limited items such as wallet, car keys, photo ID and required birth certificates are permitted in the visitation lobby.
- Cell phones, purses, drinks and recording devices are not permitted under the published rules.
- Visitors are subject to search and must follow the facility dress code.
- Video visits may be monitored and recorded by the facility.
- Visitors may not independently record or duplicate a video visit.
- A current no-contact or restraining order can prevent a visit.
Sending Money and Getting Release Notifications
Deposit money
The official Mercer County inmate-detail page includes a Deposit Money link to JailATM. Before making a deposit, search the inmate again and confirm the exact person and current custody status.
- Find the inmate in the official Mercer County roster.
- Open the correct inmate-detail record.
- Use the Deposit Money option shown on that record.
- Confirm the inmate information before completing a payment.
- Review the payment provider’s current fee and transaction terms before submitting.
Do not send money based only on a phone call, text, social-media message or an old booking page.
Release notification
The same official inmate-detail interface provides a Release Notification link to VINE. This can be useful when you need custody-status notifications instead of repeatedly checking the roster manually.
How to Request an Older Jail or Sheriff’s Record
If the live jail search does not provide the document you need, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office has a public-records request process. The Sheriff’s Civil Division handles public-record requests.
Celina, OH 45822
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays
The Sheriff’s records page states that a requester is not required to complete the online form or provide a name or address to make a public-records request. It also notes that if you choose not to provide identifying/contact information, the request needs to be made in person. Records may be redacted where required, and applicable costs are provided when the request is processed.
Mercer County Public Records RequestIf the Person Was Transferred to an Ohio State Prison
A county-jail search and an Ohio state-prison search are different systems. Ohio’s official guidance directs people looking for a county or city jail inmate to the local law-enforcement agency. If the person has moved into Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction custody, use the state offender search instead.
For a broader explanation of the difference between local jail custody and state-prison custody, see our Ohio Jail Inmate Search guide.
Which Source Should You Use?
| Your question | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Is this person in Mercer County jail now? | Mercer County Sheriff’s inmate search — Active status. |
| Was the person previously booked? | Mercer County inmate search — Inactive status / Previous Charges. |
| What charges or bond are currently displayed? | Individual jail-detail record, followed by the court record. |
| What is happening in a felony case? | Mercer County Common Pleas / Clerk of Courts. |
| What is happening in a municipal case? | Celina Municipal Court CaseLook. |
| How do I schedule a visit? | Sheriff visitation page, then CIDNET. |
| How do I deposit money? | Use the Deposit Money link in the inmate’s official detail page. |
| How do I request an older record? | Mercer County Sheriff’s public-records process. |
| Was the person moved to state prison? | Ohio DRC Offender Search. |
Mercer County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in the Mercer County Jail in Ohio?
Open the Mercer County Sheriff’s official inmate search, enter the person’s last name, select Active for current custody and open the matching View Details record. Use Inactive when checking a previous booking.
2. Can I search past Mercer County jail inmates?
Yes. The official search provides an Inactive status option, and individual records can include a Previous Charges link showing available earlier booking and release information.
3. What information does the Mercer County inmate roster show?
The main roster shows names, ages and access to inmate details. An individual record can include booking date, booking agency, projected out date, physical identifiers, charges, court, case number, statute, disposition, bail amount and bond type when available.
4. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested in Mercer County?
The person may still be going through transport or booking, may be listed under a different legal spelling, may already have been released or may be held by another agency. Search with fewer fields and call Corrections at 419-586-5753 if current custody remains unclear.
5. What is the Mercer County Jail phone number and address?
The Mercer County Detention Facility is at 4835 State Route 29, Celina, OH 45822. The Corrections Division phone number is 419-586-5753.
6. How do I check a Mercer County inmate’s bond or court case?
Open the inmate-detail record and note the bail, bond type, court and case number. For a Municipal Court case, use Celina Municipal Court CaseLook. For a Common Pleas felony case, use the Mercer County Clerk of Courts public record system.
7. How do I schedule a Mercer County jail visit?
Nonprofessional visits use video visitation and require an appointment through CIDNET. The Sheriff’s current rules allow scheduling up to seven days in advance but require the appointment to be made at least 24 hours before the visit.
8. What are Mercer County Jail’s on-site visitation hours?
The currently published on-site video-visitation hours are Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Visits are 20 minutes and the Sheriff’s Office recommends arriving ten minutes early.
9. How can I send money to a Mercer County inmate?
First locate the inmate in the official jail search. Individual inmate records provide a Deposit Money link to JailATM. Verify that the person is still in custody and review the provider’s current fees before making a payment.
10. What if the inmate was transferred from Mercer County Jail to an Ohio prison?
Use the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search. County jail records and ODRC state-prison records are separate, so someone transferred to state custody may no longer appear as an active Mercer County jail inmate.
Official Resources
- Mercer County Sheriff’s Office — Jail Inmate Search
- Mercer County Sheriff’s Office — Corrections
- Mercer County — Visiting Hours
- Mercer County — Visitation Rules
- Mercer County Sheriff’s Office — Public Records
- Mercer County Clerk of Courts
- Celina Municipal Court CaseLook
- Ohio.gov — Prison Search
This website is an independent informational resource and is not the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, a court or another government agency. Jail records document custody and booking activity; they do not establish guilt or a final case outcome.