Defiance County Jail

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Defiance County Jail Information

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

Phone: 419-428-3800

Physical Address:
113 Blede Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio, OH
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio
03151 County Road 2425
Stryker, OH 43557-9418

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Defiance County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Defiance 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 419-428-3800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Defiance County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Defiance County Jail Inmate Search

The Defiance County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Defiance 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 Defiance County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,701 offenders.

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About the Defiance County Jail

The Defiance County Jail is CLOSED. All offenders arrested in Defiance County are sent to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for processing.

In 1987 five local counties combined their resources and helped create the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. This corrections center has a specific number of beds that are allocated for each county based upon their own size and need, and they pay for their portion of the operating expenses while receiving their appropriate portion of the funding. Defiance has 60 beds in this center, and it is shared with Fulton County, Henry County, Lucas County, Willimans County, and the US Marshals.

Defiance County has 39,000 residents and they rely on the Sherriff’s Office for security at court, the safety of their county, and all investigations into crimes in the area. To do this they have a full service police station and the use of the Corrections Center for all of their arrests and for those who are serving a sentence in the county.

Visitors to the corrections center are required to be on the approved list and can attend visitation hours. By sharing a center with other local counties more rehabilitation services and programs can be accessed. It provides an up to date facility will full staff and services, as well as programming to help maintain the health and safety of all inmates. In addition, visits are considered to be key to maintaining the mental health and helathy relationships of inmates so visitations are available both from home and in the lobby. 

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Defiance County Jail?

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

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.

Defiance County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Defiance County?

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 Defiance 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.

What is the booking process like at the Defiance County Jail?

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 Defiance 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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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 Defiance County 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.

How long does the Defiance County Jail Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Defiance County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Defiance County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Defiance County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Defiance County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Defiance County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Defiance County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.

Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.

Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. 

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Defiance County have bail?  

Yes,  Defiance County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Defiance County? 

Bail in Defiance County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.

Who can set bail in Defiance County?

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.

When is bail set in Ohio?

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.

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Defiance County Ohio? 

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the judicial officer know. The accused can ask for bail reduction or a change in bail conditions.

In Defiance County Ohio, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Ohio could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Defiance County Ohio?  

Yes, Defiance County  does offer online bail payment. In Ohio, bail payment is made to the Clerk of Court.

What options are there to pay bail in Defiance County Ohio? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Defiance County Jail for more information about posting bail in Defiance County. An alternative would be to contact the Clerk of Court.

Will I get all my bond money back in Ohio? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Defiance County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.  A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Ohio?  

The Defiance County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company.  You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Defiance County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM


Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at the Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

 

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Defiance County Jail?

Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Defiance County Jail?

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books for commissary money:
Option 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 2 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 888-988-4768.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Defiance County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Postcards
The Defiance County 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.
Envelopes
The Defiance County Jail may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes or paper letters due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Defiance County Jail still allows letters in envelopes call 419-428-3800 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions.
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
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. 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 Defiance County 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.
To confirm that the Defiance County Jail continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 419-428-3800.
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 419-428-3800 to see if the Defiance County Jail 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 Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Defiance County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Defiance County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Defiance County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Defiance County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Defiance County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Defiance County.
  • Choose Ohio, then Defiance County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Defiance County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Defiance County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Defiance County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Defiance County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Defiance 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 Defiance County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Defiance County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Defiance County

What are the other City and County Jails in Defiance County?

Defiance County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Defiance County?

Defiance Allen DeKalb Putnam Henry Paulding Williams
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This facility, known as "Defiance County Jail" is also known as Defiance County Sheriff's Inmates, Defiance County Jail & Sheriff , Defiance County Jail & Sheriff , Ohio, Defiance.