The Lorain County Jail is a 422 bed jail in the city of Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 440-329-3770, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 440-329-3770
Physical Address:
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
(White postage pre-paid postcards, not to exceed 4” by 6”)
C/O Lorain County Jail
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Lorain County Jail
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lorain 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 440-329-3770 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lorain County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Lorain County Jail Inmate Search
The Lorain County Jail maintains an average of 422 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lorain 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 Lorain County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,520 offenders.
The following charts of Lorain County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Lorain County Corrections Department, the state of Ohio Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Lorain County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Lorain County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Lorain County and Ohio state prisons, click the button below.
Lorain County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 70.89% |
| Black | 45 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 19.11% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 450 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 107 | 23.78% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 66 | 14.67% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 13 | 2.89% |
| State Jail Felony | 69 | 15.33% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 147 | 32.67% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 48 | 10.67% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 398 | 88.44% |
| Female | 52 | 11.56% |
| Total | 450 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 1.33% |
| 18-20 | 25 | 5.56% |
| 21-24 | 37 | 8.22% |
| 25-30 | 114 | 25.33% |
| 31-35 | 65 | 14.44% |
| 36-40 | 61 | 13.56% |
| 41-45 | 62 | 13.78% |
| 46-50 | 25 | 5.56% |
| 51-55 | 19 | 4.22% |
| 56-60 | 18 | 4.00% |
| 61-65 | 8 | 1.78% |
| 66-75 | 7 | 1.56% |
| 76-85 | 3 | 0.67% |
| Total | 450 | 100.0% |
The Lorain County Jail, located at 9896 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria, OH, right next to the Lorain-Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, has an inmate capacity of 422 beds. You can reach them 24 hours a day by calling 440-329-3770 and you can look up an inmate online to view their mugshot, their criminal charges and where and when they got arrested, along with various peronal information about them.
The jail is quite old compared to most jails in the state. It was first built in 1977. At that time it had 222 beds and was considered a modern facility. Twenty-one years later in 1998 it added another 200 beds, bringing the total inmate capcity to 422 beds. At this time, not only does it need another expansion, but the original electrical and plumbing infrastucture is a mess, and needs to be totally replaced.
In 2021 the Lorain County Board of Commissioners paid for a study on what it would cost for a new jail, but the determination of the study that a new jail would cost anywhere from $60 million to as high as $178 million was ignored. But they can't put this decision off any longer, given that it would take anywhere from two to four years just to get the planning and funding lined up, so in the spring of 2023 the decision was made to begin the process, which means the new jail may not be built until 2027-2028.
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is the organization that is responsible for the functioning of the Lorain County Correctional Facility. This large facility has all of the necessary functions of a small community within a community. It maintains a full staff to care for all the needs of the inmates with a library for borrowing books and magazines that have been approved for the space, janitors to keep the spaces clean and healthy, a chaplain, medical unit for anyone who becomes ill or requires care for ongoing medical conditions, mental health care, and a full commercial kitchen that supplies all of the meals. Many of the inmates have found themselves housed in the facility for their original booking with the updated technology for fingerprinting without traditional ink and paper, images that are uploaded directly, parole violations from around the county and the state of Ohio, probation violations from the surrounding area and sentences from the municipal court system. The advancements in technology proceed past the digital processing and fingerprinting through to video appearances for court, surveillance of the 422 inmates, and security for the entire location.
Visiting hours at the facility are Tuesdays 6-7pm, Thursdays 10:30-11:30am, and Sundays from 12:30 to 1:30pm for female inmates and Tuesday 7-8:30pm, Thursdays 9-10:30am, and Sundays 1:30-3pm. The actual times for each inmate, especially on-site, depends on where they are housed. Video visitation from the visitor's home is also available.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Lorain County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 440-329-3770.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lorain County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 440-329-3770.
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.
Lorain County Jail Booking Roster
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 Lorain 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.
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 Lorain 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.
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.
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.
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 Lorain 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.
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.
Call 440-329-3770 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Lorain County inmate locator.
Because Lorain County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Lorain County Jail at 440-329-3770, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Lorain County Jail or the Lorain County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail? What is the Schedule?
** GENERAL POPULATION **
| ALL CELLS ALL BUNKS |
DAY | TIME |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
MON | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
TUE | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
WED | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
THU | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
FRI | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
SAT | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
| 2 EAST 3 EAST TRUSTEES 4 WEST 5 EAST 5 WEST |
SUN | 8:30-11:30AM 12:30-2:00PM 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-9:00PM |
** 2 WEST ISOLATION CELLS **
| CELLS / BUNKS |
DAY / TIME |
| 18 | SAT 7:30-8:00AM TUE 3:30-4:00PM |
| 19 | SUN 7:30-8:00AM WED 3:30-4:00PM |
| 20 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 21 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 22 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 23 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 24 | MON 7:30-8:00AM |
| 25 | TUE 7:30-8:00AM |
| 26 | WED 7:30-8:00AM |
| 27 | THU 7:30-8:00AM |
| 28 | FRI 7:30-8:00AM |
| 29 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 30 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 31 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 32 | DAILY 10:00-11:30AM DAILY 6:00-9:00PM |
| 33 | SAT 8:00-8:30AM THU 3:30-4:00PM |
| 34 | SUN 8:00-8:30AM FRI 3:30-4:00PM |
** 3 WEST ISOLATION CELLS **
| CELLS /BUNKS | DAY / TIME |
| 1 | MON 8:00-8:30AM FRI 3:30-4:00PM |
| 2 | TUE 8:00-8:30AM SUN 1:30-4:00PM |
| 3 | WED 8:00-8:30AM SUN 4:00-4:30PM |
| 4 | THU 8:00-8:30AM MON 3:30-4:00PM |
| 5 | FRI 8:00-8:30AM TUE 3:30-4:00PM |
| 6 | SAT 8:00-8:30AM TUE 4:00-4:30PM |
| 7 | MON 7:30-8:00AM |
| 8 | TUE 7:30-8:00AM |
| 9 | WED 7:30-8:00AM |
| 10 | THU7:30-8:00AM |
| 11 | FRI 7:30-8:00AM |
| 12 | SUN 8:00-8:30AM THU 4:00-4:30PM |
| 13 | SUN 8:30-9:00AM THU 3:30-4:00PM |
| 14 | SAT 8:30-9:00AM MON 4:00-4:30PM |
| 15 | FRI 8:30-9:00AM TUE 4:30-5:00PM |
| 16 | THU 8:30-9:00AM SUN 4:30-5:00PM |
| 17 | TUE 8:30-9:00AM FRI 4:00-4:30PM |
** SPECIAL NEEDS POD CELLS **
| CELL / BUNK | DAY / TIME |
| 01 | SAT 7:30-8:00AM |
| 02 | SAT 8:00-8:30AM |
| 03 | DAILY 9:00-9:30AM WED 6:00-6:30PM |
| 04 | DAILY 9:30-10:00AM WED 6:30-7:00PM |
| 05 | DAILY 10:00-10:30AM WED 7:00-7:30PM |
| 06 | DAILY 10:30-11:00AM WED 7:30-8:00PM |
| 07 | DAILY 11:30-12:00PM WED 8:00-8:30AM |
| 08 | DAILY 12:00-12:30PM WED 8:30-9:00PM |
| 09 | DAILY 12:30-1:00PM WED 5:00-5:30PM |
| 10 | DAILY 1:00-1:30PM WED 5:30-6:00PM |
** SPECIAL NEEDS - POD FLOOR **
NO VISITS ON WEDNESDAYS!!
| MONDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 6:00-6:30PM 6:30-7:00PM 7:00-7:30PM 7:30-8:00PM |
** SPECIAL NEEDS - NEGATIVE AIR FLOW **
DAILY VISITS
8:30-11:00AM
12:30-2:00PM
3:30-4:30PM
6:00-9:00PM
** 4 WEST ISOLATION CELLS 1 and 2 **
DAILY VISITS
8:00-8:30AM
** JUVENILE **
DAILY VISITS
2:30-3:00PM
5:00-5:30PM
6:00-9:00PM
** 5 EAST FLOOR - NON DORM - NON-ISOLATION **
DAILY VISITS
10:00-11:30AM
12:30-2:00PM
3:30-4:30PM
6:00-9:00PM
** FEMALE ISOLATION **
| HOUSING | DAY / TIME |
| FI-01 | TUE 8:00-8:30AM TUE 8:30-9:00AM SAT 9:00-9:30AM SAT 9:30-10:00AM |
| FI-02 | WED 8:00-8:30AM WED 8:30-9:00AM SUN 9:00-9:30AM SUN 9:30-10:00AM |
| FI-03 | THU 8:00-8:30AM SUN 8:30-9:00AM |
| FI-04 | FRI 8:00-8:30AM FRI 8:30-9:00AM TUE 9:00-9:30AM TUE 9:30-10:00AM |
** FEMALE ISOLATION FLOOR **
| MONDAY | 8:30-9:00AM 9:00-9:30AM 9:30-10:00AM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30-10:00AM |
** FEMALE HOLDING CELLS **
(Visits in 5 East Dayroom)
| CELL | DAY / TIME |
| 07 | THU 9:00-9:30AM SUN 8:00-8:30AM |
| 08 | WED 9:00-9:30AM WED 9:30-10:00AM SAT 8:00-8:30AM SAT 8:30-9:00AM |
| 09 | THU 8:30-9:00AM FRI 9:00-9:30AM FRI 9:30-10:00AM |
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Lorain County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Lorain County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 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 Lorain County Jail?
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 8:55PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail?
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: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Lorain County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Lorain County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lorain County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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 Lorain 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 Lorain County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lorain County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name
(White postage pre-paid postcards, not to exceed 4” by 6”)
C/O Lorain County Jail
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Lorain County Jail
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
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
The Lorain 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lorain 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
C/O Lorain County Jail
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
For inmates receiving mail in the Lorain 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Ohio.
3. Select Lorain County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Lorain County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Lorain County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lorain County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lorain County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lorain County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lorain County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lorain County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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 Lorain 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 Lorain County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lorain County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, 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:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-329-3770 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Lorain County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lorain County?
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 973,343 | 93.26% |
| Female | 70,362 | 6.74% |
| Total | 1,043,705 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327,300 | 35.27% |
| Black | 345,500 | 37.23% |
| Hispanic | 226,800 | 24.44% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,900 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 12,500 | 1.35% |
| Total | 928,000 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 622,200 | 95.46% |
| Female | 31,700 | 4.86% |
| Total | 653,900 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178,600 | 29.23% |
| Black | 234,500 | 38.38% |
| Hispanic | 179,500 | 29.38% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9,600 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 8,800 | 1.44% |
| Total | 611,000 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 147,500 | 93.95% |
| Female | 10,000 | 6.37% |
| Total | 157,500 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,600 | 26.04% |
| Black | 63,000 | 43.63% |
| Hispanic | 39,100 | 27.08% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,300 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 2,400 | 1.66% |
| Total | 144,400 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16,000 | 86.02% |
| Female | 2,600 | 13.98% |
| Total | 18,600 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,400 | 43.90% |
| Black | 3,600 | 29.27% |
| Hispanic | 2,900 | 23.58% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.63% |
| Total | 12,300 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 159,800 | 98.95% |
| Female | 2,200 | 1.36% |
| Total | 162,000 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 125,800 | 96.18% |
| Female | 5,400 | 4.13% |
| Total | 131,200 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,900 | 18.64% |
| Black | 66,800 | 56.85% |
| Hispanic | 26,500 | 22.55% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,200 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 1,100 | 0.94% |
| Total | 117,500 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 137,000 | 94.74% |
| Female | 8,100 | 5.60% |
| Total | 145,100 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,500 | 23.28% |
| Black | 53,300 | 33.09% |
| Hispanic | 65,300 | 40.53% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,800 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 2,200 | 1.37% |
| Total | 161,100 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 36,100 | 91.86% |
| Female | 3,300 | 8.40% |
| Total | 39,400 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,200 | 32.45% |
| Black | 14,200 | 37.77% |
| Hispanic | 9,700 | 25.80% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 800 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 700 | 1.86% |
| Total | 37,600 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 127,900 | 90.64% |
| Female | 13,600 | 9.64% |
| Total | 141,500 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,500 | 50.46% |
| Black | 37,800 | 31.53% |
| Hispanic | 18,100 | 15.10% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,100 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 1,400 | 1.17% |
| Total | 119,900 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 75,900 | 95.11% |
| Female | 4,200 | 5.26% |
| Total | 80,100 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,500 | 44.40% |
| Black | 24,200 | 35.23% |
| Hispanic | 12,300 | 17.90% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,100 | 1.60% |
| Asian | 600 | 0.87% |
| Total | 68,700 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 22,300 | 84.47% |
| Female | 4,200 | 15.91% |
| Total | 26,500 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,800 | 58.97% |
| Black | 6,800 | 29.06% |
| Hispanic | 2,200 | 9.40% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 300 | 1.28% |
| Total | 23,400 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6,400 | 91.43% |
| Female | 600 | 8.57% |
| Total | 7,000 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,500 | 48.08% |
| Black | 1,500 | 28.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,000 | 19.23% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.92% |
| Total | 5,200 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9,800 | 75.97% |
| Female | 3,200 | 24.81% |
| Total | 13,000 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,900 | 63.30% |
| Black | 2,600 | 23.85% |
| Hispanic | 900 | 8.26% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.83% |
| Total | 10,900 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13,600 | 90.67% |
| Female | 1,400 | 9.33% |
| Total | 15,000 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,700 | 58.26% |
| Black | 2,700 | 23.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,700 | 14.78% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.74% |
| Total | 11,500 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 114,600 | 87.08% |
| Female | 17,400 | 13.22% |
| Total | 132,000 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,500 | 47.50% |
| Black | 37,300 | 35.80% |
| Hispanic | 14,600 | 14.01% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,700 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 1,100 | 1.06% |
| Total | 104,200 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28,500 | 84.57% |
| Female | 5,300 | 15.73% |
| Total | 33,800 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,800 | 56.27% |
| Black | 7,900 | 30.04% |
| Hispanic | 3,000 | 11.41% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 400 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.76% |
| Total | 26,300 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 86,100 | 88.04% |
| Female | 12,000 | 12.27% |
| Total | 98,100 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,700 | 44.54% |
| Black | 29,400 | 37.74% |
| Hispanic | 11,600 | 14.89% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,300 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 900 | 1.16% |
| Total | 77,900 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 102,500 | 93.95% |
| Female | 6,900 | 6.32% |
| Total | 109,400 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,900 | 40.84% |
| Black | 34,500 | 39.25% |
| Hispanic | 13,800 | 15.70% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,500 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 1,200 | 1.37% |
| Total | 87,900 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 37,800 | 97.93% |
| Female | 900 | 2.33% |
| Total | 38,700 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,200 | 22.86% |
| Black | 16,900 | 53.65% |
| Hispanic | 6,500 | 20.63% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 500 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 400 | 1.27% |
| Total | 31,500 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13,400 | 89.33% |
| Female | 1,600 | 10.67% |
| Total | 15,000 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,800 | 59.65% |
| Black | 2,000 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,800 | 15.79% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 700 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.88% |
| Total | 11,400 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 51,200 | 92.25% |
| Female | 4,400 | 7.93% |
| Total | 55,600 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,900 | 48.45% |
| Black | 15,700 | 34.73% |
| Hispanic | 5,600 | 12.39% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,300 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 700 | 1.55% |
| Total | 45,200 | 100.0% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6,100 | 89.71% |
| Female | 800 | 11.76% |
| Total | 6,900 | 100.0% |
| race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,700 | 52.94% |
| Black | 1,500 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 700 | 13.73% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.96% |
| Total | 5,100 | 100.0% |
This facility, known as "Lorain County Jail" is also known as Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, Lorain County Correctional Facility, Lorain County Jail & Correctional Facility , Lorain County Jail & Correctional Facility , Ohio, Lorain.
