Allen County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Allen County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 419-993-1407 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Allen County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Allen County Jail Inmate Search

The Allen County Jail maintains an average of 210 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allen County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Allen County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,700 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Allen County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) IN-PERSON VISITATION SCHEDULE
333 N. Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
419-993-1407

• On-site Visits are free.
• A maximum of 5 guests are allowed per an On-site, including children. 
• Visitors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of a visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Allen County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

333 N. Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
419-993-1407

• On-site Visits are free.
• A maximum of 5 guests are allowed per an On-site video session, including children. 
• Visitors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of a visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Allen County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Remote Visits cost $0.39 per minute visit. Visits are 20 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Allen County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Allen County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Allen County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Allen County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Allen County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Allen County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Allen County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Allen County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

Allen County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) IN-PERSON VISITATION SCHEDULE
333 N. Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
419-993-1407

• On-site Visits are free.
• A maximum of 5 guests are allowed per an On-site, including children. 
• Visitors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of a visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Allen County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

333 N. Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
419-993-1407

• On-site Visits are free.
• A maximum of 5 guests are allowed per an On-site video session, including children. 
• Visitors must arrive 15 minutes before the start of a visit.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Allen County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Remote Visits cost $0.39 per minute visit. Visits are 20 minutes.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Allen County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Allen County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Ohio, then Allen County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Allen County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Allen County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Allen County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Allen County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Allen County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Allen County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I send them?

Allen County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Allen County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Allen County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Allen County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allen County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801

Allen County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Allen County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Allen County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Allen County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Allen County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Allen County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Ohio, then select Allen County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Allen County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Allen County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Allen County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Allen County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allen County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-993-1407 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen County?