Located in the city of Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the Parma Detention Center is a 26-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 440-885-1234.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Parma Detention Center at 440-885-1234 for help.
Phone: 440-885-1234
Physical Address:
5555 Powers Blvd.
Parma, OH 44129
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Parma Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Parma Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 440-885-1234.
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.
For more details on the bail process in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, visit the Parma Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
5555 Powers Blvd.
Parma, OH 44129
440-885-1234
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 440-885-1234 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
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.
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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.
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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.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Parma Detention Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
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.
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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.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Parma Detention Center 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.
To confirm that the Parma Detention Center continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 440-885-1234.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Call 440-885-1234 or click here or here to see if the Parma Detention Center participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What are the other City and County Jails in Cuyahoga County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cuyahoga County?
This facility, known as "Parma Detention Center" is also known as Parma City Jail, Parma Jail & Detention Center , Parma Jail & Detention Center , Ohio, Cuyahoga.
The Parma Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Cuyahoga County: Bay Village, Beachwood, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Berea, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Fairview Park, Garfield Heights, Gates Mills, Glenwillow, Highland Heights, Highland Hills, Hunting Valley, Independence, Lakewood, Linndale, Lyndhurst, Maple Heights, Mayfield, Mayfield Heights, Middleburg Heights, Moreland Hills, Newburgh Heights, North Olmsted, North Randall, North Royalton, Oakwood, Olmsted Falls, Orange, Parma, Parma Heights, Pepper Pike, Richmond Heights, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Shaker Heights, Solon, South Euclid, Strongsville, University Heights, Valley View, Walton Hills, Warrensville Heights, Westlake and Woodmere.
