For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 210-bed Allen County Jail at 419-993-1407.
This facility receives misdemeanor and felony arrestees from throughout the county for booking and processing. Those who are detained remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.
Browse the roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Sentences shorter than one year are served here. Sentences longer than one year are served in the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information about the visitation schedule, inmate funds, sending mail, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Note the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, as you’ll need it for letters and other contact. If it’s not online, call Allen County Jail at 419-993-1407.
Phone: 419-993-1407
Physical Address:
333 N. Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allen County Jail
P.O. Box 1243
Lima, OH 45801
Other Jails and Prisons
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 6,820 offenders.
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Allen County Jail has found itself on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1833 the original jail still stands, even after renovations that upgraded the inside of the building and put correct security in place, with the façade undisturbed.
The Allen County Justice Center was opened in 1990 and is an up to date jail with video visitation and medical facilities. For the protection and health of all inmates there is mental health services available around the clock, as well as regular and emergency health care.
Visitation is offered via video either in person or through home computers or even cell phones. Strict rules must be followed to access the video visitation, and any rules broken may result in the suspension or cancellation of visitation rights for the inmate. All visitors must be preregistered with the jail and dress appropriately, as well as being free of drugs or alcohol. Inmates are allowed two visits each week, and while children can visit, they must remain with a parent or guardian at all times when on the property. They must also be prepared for and signed in at least fifteen minutes before their visitation time in order to be approved for the visit.
The visitation schedule begins at 12:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm, with times varying depending upon the last name of the inmate, on Saturday and Sunday only.
Video visitation may be had any day between 8 am and 2 pm and again from 5 pm until 10 pm. The new justice center also houses the Common Pleas Courts, the Allen County Sheriff’s Offices.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility.
Friends and family of inmates in the Allen County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 419-993-1407.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Allen County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Allen County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Allen County Jail at 419-993-1407.
Once an individual is booked at Allen County Jail in Lima, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 419-993-1407 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Allen County, Ohio, visit the Allen County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allen County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | BLOCK | START | END |
| SAT | A&H | 12:30PM | 12:50PM |
| SAT | B&J | 1:00PM | 1:20PM |
| SAT | C&K | 1:30PM | 1:50PM |
| SAT | TF&L | 2:00PM | 2:20PM |
| SAT | G&M | 2:30PM | 2:50PM |
| SAT | BKG&X | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SAT | S&WD | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SAT | D&WA | 6:30PM | 6:50PM |
| SAT | E&WB | 7:00PM | 7:20PM |
| SAT | F&WC | 7:30PM | 7:50PM |
| SAT | I&TM | 8:00PM | 8:20PM |
| SUN | BKG&X | 12:30PM | 12:50PM |
| SUN | S&WD | 12:30PM | 12:30PM |
| SUN | E&WB | 1:00PM | 1:20PM |
| SUN | D&WA | 1:30PM | 1:50PM |
| SUN | F&WC | 2:00PM | 2:20PM |
| SUN | I&TM | 2:30PM | 2:50PM |
| SUN | A&H | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SUN | B&J | 6:30PM | 6:50PM |
| SUN | C&K | 7:00PM | 7:20PM |
| SUN | TF&L | 7:30PM | 7:50PM |
| SUN | G&M | 8:00PM | 8:20PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
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:
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:
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.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail?
| DAY | BLOCK | START | END |
| SAT | A&H | 12:30PM | 12:50PM |
| SAT | B&J | 1:00PM | 1:20PM |
| SAT | C&K | 1:30PM | 1:50PM |
| SAT | TF&L | 2:00PM | 2:20PM |
| SAT | G&M | 2:30PM | 2:50PM |
| SAT | BKG&X | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SAT | S&WD | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SAT | D&WA | 6:30PM | 6:50PM |
| SAT | E&WB | 7:00PM | 7:20PM |
| SAT | F&WC | 7:30PM | 7:50PM |
| SAT | I&TM | 8:00PM | 8:20PM |
| SUN | BKG&X | 12:30PM | 12:50PM |
| SUN | S&WD | 12:30PM | 12:30PM |
| SUN | E&WB | 1:00PM | 1:20PM |
| SUN | D&WA | 1:30PM | 1:50PM |
| SUN | F&WC | 2:00PM | 2:20PM |
| SUN | I&TM | 2:30PM | 2:50PM |
| SUN | A&H | 6:00PM | 6:20PM |
| SUN | B&J | 6:30PM | 6:50PM |
| SUN | C&K | 7:00PM | 7:20PM |
| SUN | TF&L | 7:30PM | 7:50PM |
| SUN | G&M | 8:00PM | 8:20PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 2:00PM 5:00PM - 10:00PM |
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.
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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.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the 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 Allen County Jail, 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.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Allen County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. 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
Ask the Allen County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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.
Ask the Allen County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
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
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.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allen County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:
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.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allen County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Allen County Jail follow these steps:
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.
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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.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Allen County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allen County?
