Inmate information from the 50-bed Lawrence County Jail is available by phone 24 hours a day at 740-534-5819.
Whenever someone is arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony, this is where they go for booking and processing. Some are released quickly on bond or their own recognizance; others stay in custody until their trial is over.
You can check who is in custody right now with the inmate search tool.
Sentences of less than one year are carried out at this facility. Sentences of more than one year are carried out in the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page lists what you need to know to search the official jail roster, find the facility, and use inmate services including visitation, money deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Don’t forget to note the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which is usually required for mail. If you can’t find it online, call Lawrence County Jail at 740-534-5819.
Phone: 740-534-5819
Physical Address:
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH 45638
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lawrence 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 740-534-5819 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lawrence County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Lawrence County Jail Inmate Search
The Lawrence County Jail maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.
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Located in Ironton, Lawrence County, the Lawrence County Jail provides incarceration services for both male and female offenders throughout the county.
Inmates of Lawrence County are held here on either misdemeanor or felony charges and either waiting for their trial or serving a very short sentence, under a year, with those who are serving any longer sent to another facility.
As a small 50-bed holding location attached to the Sheriff’s Office and operated by them, the Lawrence County Jail has basic services and programs but limited access to some treatments and other options.
Lawrence County has received funding to build a new 200 bed jail once they settle on a location. On any given day, even the the Sheriff only has a 50 bed jail, they have as many as 100 offenders in custody, utilizing neighboring county jails in Butler, VanWert, Morrow and Monroe counties.
The bland concrete structure houses all of the new offenders directly after arrest for processing, and they are then assigned to a housing unit that will best fit their demographic and security level, and provide the safest experience for inmates and staff.
Family may drop off prescription medications in their original packaging to be distributed as required, a paperback book or magazine, 3 white t-shirts, 3 pairs white underwear and 2 white bras, 3 pairs of white socks, and 2 pairs of thermal underwear either in cream or white, along with up to 3 photographs, which is the full list of items an inmate may have during incarceration.
For questions in regard to personal property, inmate status, or visiting the facility can be contacted by calling 740-534-5819 and there is also an online database of all inmates within the building.
During incarceration there will be access to phones both directly after arrest to contact family or an attorney, and daily throughout their stay regardless of how long they are detained, with no incoming calls accepted.
Any mail to be sent to an inmate can be addressed to them at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
... and staff will inspect the mail for contraband before delivery. No Polaroid pictures may be sent, however other photographs that are of appropriate content will be accepted.
Visiting hours are held on Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm and Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Clothing you can drop off for an inmate in new, unopened packaging:
3 white tee shirts
3 white underwear (and 2 white bras with no underwires for female inmates)
2 sets cream or white thermal underwear
3 pair white socks
After arrest, individuals are processed at Lawrence County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Lawrence County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 740-534-5819.
If someone is taken to Lawrence County Jail in Ironton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 740-534-5819.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Lawrence County, Ohio, visit the Lawrence County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail? What is the Schedule?
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH 45638
740-534-5819
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 740-534-5819 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30PM - 7:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 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 Lawrence County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Lawrence County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 740-534-5819 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Lawrence County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lawrence 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#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Lawrence County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lawrence County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lawrence County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
For inmates receiving mail in the Lawrence County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Lawrence County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Lawrence County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
115 South 5th Street
Ironton, OH. 45638
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 740-534-5819 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-534-5819 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lawrence County?
