Guernsey County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Guernsey 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 740-439-4455 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Guernsey County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Guernsey County Jail Inmate Search

The Guernsey County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Guernsey 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 Guernsey County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.

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

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

601 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-4455

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visit is free. One per week.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Guernsey County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $12.99 for a 20 minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 740-439-4455 for questions or appointments.

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Guernsey County 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, Guernsey County 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
Guernsey County 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
Guernsey County 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
Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

Guernsey County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All on-site video visitations for inmates are scheduled online by a smart phone, computer or from the terminal located in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office.
• One on-site visit per week.
• Visitation Hours are Sundays 1:00PM until 3:00PM and Wednesdays from 6:00PM until 8:00PM.

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

• All off-site video visitations for inmates are scheduled online by a smart phone, computer or from the terminal located in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guernsey County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Guernsey County 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. 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Guernsey County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Guernsey County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Ohio, then select Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guernsey County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Guernsey County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Guernsey County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
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• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Guernsey County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Guernsey County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

Guernsey County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Guernsey 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Guernsey County 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#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center- Guernsey County-OH
PO BOX 20187
Tampa, FL 33622-1947

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office
601 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725

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
The Guernsey County 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Guernsey County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office
601 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725

Guernsey County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Guernsey 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 Guernsey County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center- Guernsey County-OH
PO BOX 20187
Tampa, FL 33622-1947

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office
601 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725

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
The Guernsey County 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Guernsey County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office
601 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guernsey County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Guernsey County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Guernsey County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Ohio, then select Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guernsey County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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

How to Email an Inmate at Guernsey County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Guernsey County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guernsey County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Guernsey County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-439-4455 for further assistance.

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