Parma Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Parma Detention Center, 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 440-885-1234 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Cuyahoga County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Parma Detention Center Inmate Search

The Parma Detention Center maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Parma Detention Center 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 Cuyahoga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 41,000 offenders.

How to post bail for a loved one in Cuyahoga County

Once booked at Parma Detention Center in Parma, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 440-885-1234.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 440-885-1234.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in Cuyahoga County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, visit the Parma Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Parma Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

5555 Powers Blvd.
Parma, OH 44129
440-885-1234

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 440-885-1234 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 440-885-1234 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Parma Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Parma Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Postcards

The Parma Detention Center 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.

Envelopes

The Parma Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.

Prisoner Name

Parma Detention Center

5555 Powers Blvd.

Parma, Ohio 44129

To confirm that the Parma Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 440-885-1234 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.

Newspapers

Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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

This jail will allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Parma Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Parma Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-885-1234 for further assistance.

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