Hamilton County Justice Center

To search for an inmate in the Hamilton County Justice 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 513-946-6300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Hamilton County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Hamilton County Justice Center Inmate Search

The Hamilton County Justice Center maintains an average of 1240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hamilton County Justice 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 Hamilton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 32,640 offenders.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Hamilton County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 513-946-6300 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

• To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 513-946-6300).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Hamilton County can assist with payment.
• Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in Hamilton County, Ohio, visit the Hamilton County Justice Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Hamilton County Justice Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

513-946-6300

• ON-SITE vists are free.
• Visitors are allowed only ONE on-site visit per week.
• Visitors are limited to three (3) remote (at home) visits per day.
• At home remote visits cost approximately $6.00 plus taxes and fees.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are limited to 20 minutes.
• Visits are video only and on terminals located in the North Lobby.
• Maximum of four people per on-site visit; adults and children.

Hamilton County Justice Center
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Visitors are limited to three (3) remote (at home) visits per day.
• At home remote visits cost approximately $6.00 plus taxes and fees.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are limited to 20 minutes.

Hamilton County Justice Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Hamilton County Justice Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Hamilton County Justice Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

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

Hamilton County Justice Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• ON-SITE vists are free.
• Visitors are allowed only ONE on-site visit per week.
• Visitors are limited to three (3) remote (at home) visits per day.
• At home remote visits cost approximately $6.00 plus taxes and fees.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are limited to 20 minutes.
• Visits are video only and on terminals located in the North Lobby.
• Maximum of four people per on-site visit; adults and children.

Hamilton County Justice Center
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Visitors are limited to three (3) remote (at home) visits per day.
• At home remote visits cost approximately $6.00 plus taxes and fees.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are limited to 20 minutes.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center?

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Hamilton County Justice Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

**Call 513-946-6300 first to ask Hamilton County Justice Center if this option is still available.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Hamilton County

To deposit money in an Hamilton County Justice Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Ohio
• Choose Hamilton County Justice Center
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Hamilton County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Hamilton County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Hamilton County Justice Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Hamilton County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Hamilton County Justice Center, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Hamilton County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Hamilton County Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Hamilton County Justice Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Hamilton County Justice Center 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 & Securus ID#
CIO Securus Digital Mail Center – Hamilton County Justice Center-OH
PO BOX 20887
Tampa, FL 33622
Securus ID# is: Inmate’s Control number + 2 digit birth month + 2 digit birth day

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Securus ID#
Hamilton County Justice Center
900 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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
Check the Hamilton County Justice Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hamilton County Justice Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Securus ID#
Hamilton County Justice Center
900 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Hamilton County Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Hamilton County Justice Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Hamilton County Justice Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Securus ID#
CIO Securus Digital Mail Center – Hamilton County Justice Center-OH
PO BOX 20887
Tampa, FL 33622
Securus ID# is: Inmate’s Control number + 2 digit birth month + 2 digit birth day

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Securus ID#
Hamilton County Justice Center
900 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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
Check the Hamilton County Justice Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hamilton County Justice Center standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Securus ID#
Hamilton County Justice Center
900 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

Hamilton County Justice Center uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.

Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

• Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
• Choose Ohio
• Choose Hamilton County Justice Center
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
• Pay for the items.

Commissary Order Fees

In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.

Maximum Amount

Hamilton County Justice Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.

Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

• Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
• Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
• Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
• Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com

- Customer Support page.

Inmate Money Deposit Option

If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.

The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 =    $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100  =     $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 =  $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up =      $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Hamilton County

To deposit money in an Hamilton County Justice Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Ohio
• Choose Hamilton County Justice Center
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Hamilton County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Hamilton County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hamilton County Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Hamilton County Justice Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Hamilton County Justice Center

To send a text or email message to a Hamilton County inmate, do the following:

Hamilton County Justice Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Hamilton County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Hamilton County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Hamilton County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Hamilton County Justice Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Hamilton County Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Hamilton County Justice Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Hamilton County Justice Center.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Hamilton County Justice Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Hamilton County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Hamilton County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all Hamilton County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-6300 for further assistance.

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

Hamilton County County Jails

Hamilton County Juvenile Facilities

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