Tri-County Regional Jail

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.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Champaign County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Champaign County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 937-834-5000 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 937-834-5000.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Champaign County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Champaign County Ohio, check out the Tri-County Regional Jail Bail Page.

How 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')

• Visits must be scheduled online 24 hours in advance.
• Visits last for 20 minutes.
• Public Visits are free.
• Inmates are allowed a limited number of visits each week.
• No more than four visitors can take part in an on-site public visit.

Tri-County Regional Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Remote Visits')

• Visits must be scheduled online 24 hours in advance.
• Visits last for 20 minutes.
• Remote visits charge a fee of at least $7.95 per visit.
• Inmates are allowed a limited number of visits each week.

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Tri-County Regional Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Tri-County Regional Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Tri-County Regional Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Tri-County Regional Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Tri-County Regional Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

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.

Can 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')

• Visits must be scheduled online 24 hours in advance.
• Visits last for 20 minutes.
• Public Visits are free.
• Inmates are allowed a limited number of visits each week.
• No more than four visitors can take part in an on-site public visit.

Tri-County Regional Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VISITATION (also known as 'Remote Visits')

• Visits must be scheduled online 24 hours in advance.
• Visits last for 20 minutes.
• Remote visits charge a fee of at least $7.95 per visit.
• Inmates are allowed a limited number of visits each week.

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Tri-County Regional Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Tri-County Regional Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Champaign County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tri-County Regional Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Ohio, then select Tri-County Regional Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tri-County Regional Jail?

How Do Inmates in Tri-County Regional Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Champaign County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Tri-County Regional Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Champaign County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Champaign County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Champaign County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone 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 Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-834-5000 for further assistance.

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

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.

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

Tri-County Regional Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- 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. 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Champaign County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Tri-County Regional Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Ohio, then select Tri-County Regional Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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.

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

How Do Inmates in Tri-County Regional Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Champaign County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Tri-County Regional Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Champaign County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Champaign County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Champaign County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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.

Do Inmates in the Tri-County Regional Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Tri-County Regional Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Tri-County Regional Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

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.

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