The Tri-County Regional Jail is a 200 bed jail in the city of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 937-834-5000.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 937-834-5000, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Tri-County Regional Jail at 937-834-5000 to get it.
Phone: 937-834-5000
Physical Address:
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, OH 43044
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tri-County Regional 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 937-834-5000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Champaign County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Tri-County Regional Jail Inmate Search
The Tri-County Regional Jail maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tri-County Regional 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 Champaign County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,480 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessServing not only Champaign County but also Champaign County and Union County, the Tri-County Regional Jail provides a detention facility that combines the efforts and resources of the three counties. It is a sprawling compound that covers a large area of land and is separated into several housing units to accommodate all levels of security for both male and female inmates.
As a large short term and long term housing solution, the Tri-County Regional Jail is able to offer a wide range of services to all residents, has both indoor and outdoor recreation areas, has a full commissary available in addition to healthy meals that are made onsite.
To determine if someone you know has been taken to the facility there is an online lookup, and the jail participates in the VINE program that allows law enforcement, victims, family, friends, and attorneys, to sign up for alerts and updates to the status of an offender so they are aware before any transfer or release occurs. This program provides safety and comfort to those who are concerned about the status of an offender and is especially beneficial for the victims.
There is a medical unit that provides care for all inmates should they become ill or injured and provides the necessary ongoing care for existing conditions and distributing prescriptions according to their included instructions.
Along with meals, recreational time, mental health support, group and individual activities, classes and support groups that all provide for personal growth and skill development, inmates are encouraged to have contact with their outside support system including friends and family and are provided three main ways to do so through mail, calls, and visits.
An inmate's family or friend may fund their commissary and other accounts through the kiosk that is in the lobby of the building, or they may access this online.
Phones are provided for inmates to make outgoing calls only, and they will have access to phones during each day if they have not lost their privileges for any reason, and these calls are funded through their inmate account.
Visits are video based and can be made for free onsite at the lobby visitation kiosk or they may be conducted remotely for a small fee, with all visits being scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
An online account must be created to access any visits and each of the visitors must be approved in advance, and they will then be able to schedule their visit. Visits are 20 minutes in length and the onsite kiosk is available from 7am until 10pm each day of the week, with online visits having the same or extended availability.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Tri-County Regional Jail?
What happens during booking in Champaign County?
What is the booking process like at the Tri-County Regional Jail?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Tri-County Regional Jail booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Tri-County Regional Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 937-834-5000.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Tri-County Regional Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Champaign County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Champaign County and other Ohio and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Tri-County Regional Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 937-834-5000 during business hours.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Tri-County Regional Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Yes, Champaign County recognizes most types of bonds.
Bail in Champaign County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.
A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.
Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail? What is the Schedule?
Tri-County Regional Jail
ON-SITE (at jail) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Public Visits')
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
Tri-County Regional Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Remote Visits')
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Tri-County Regional Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Tri-County Regional Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Regional Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail?
Tri-County Regional Jail
ON-SITE (at jail) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Public Visits')
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
Tri-County Regional Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Remote Visits')
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM-10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Regional Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tri-County Regional Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tri-County Regional Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Regional Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Tri-County Regional Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tri-County Regional 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 Tri-County Regional 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#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
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 Tri-County Regional 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 Tri-County Regional 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#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
For inmates receiving mail in the Tri-County Regional 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 Tri-County Regional Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Tri-County Regional Jail
4099 State Route 559
Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044
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 Tri-County Regional Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Ohio.
3. Select Tri-County Regional Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Tri-County Regional Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Tri-County Regional Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tri-County Regional Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tri-County Regional Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Regional Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Regional Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Tri-County Regional 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 Tri-County Regional Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Champaign County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Champaign County?
This facility, known as "Tri-County Regional Jail" is also known as Champaign County Inmate Search & Arrests, Madison County Inmate Search & Arrests, Union County Inmate Search & Arrests.