Lucas County Corrections Center

To search for an inmate in the Lucas County Corrections 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 419-213-4945 for the information you are looking for.

Lucas County Corrections Center Inmate Search

Lucas County maintains an average of 1,117 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Lucas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,340 offenders.

The following charts of Lucas County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/6/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Lucas County, the state of Ohio, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Lucas County and Ohio state prisons, click the button below.
Lucas County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lucas County Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?

Lucas County Corrections Center
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• You must be listed on an inmate’s approved visitor list before you can schedule a visit.
• Visits can be scheduled by calling 419-213-4863 no sooner than six days and no later than one day before the visit is to take place. (Because there are no visits on Sunday or Monday, Tuesday visits must be arranged by Saturday.) 
• All inmate visits are by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. No walk-ins will be allowed.
• If you reach the Correction Center’s voice mail, please leave your name, name of inmate, proper spelling of both names, your date of birth, your Social Security number, a phone number where you can be reached, and the time and day you want to visit. The visitation counselor will return your call to confirm your visit within 24 hours, except Sunday and Monday. If the visitor speaks to a live person on the phone, no confirmation call will be made.
• A complete warrant check will be done on each visitor. Visitors with active warrants will not be allowed to visit.
• You must arrive in the front lobby of the Corrections Center 10 minutes before your scheduled visit. Bring your ID.
• One adult may visit an inmate at one time. However, two adults may visit an inmate if they are the inmate’s parents or grandparents. Children age 17 or under may visit an inmate if accompanied by a parent or legal custodian/guardian.
• No more than two people may visit an inmate at one time under any circumstances.

Lucas County Corrections Center uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Lucas County Corrections Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Lucas County Corrections Center.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Lucas County Corrections Center?

To visit an inmate in Lucas County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Lucas County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Lucas County Corrections Center:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Lucas County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Lucas County Corrections Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Lucas County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Lucas County Corrections Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Lucas County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Lucas County Corrections Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Lucas County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Lucas County Corrections Center Phone: 419-213-4945

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

Lucas County Corrections Center
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• You must be listed on an inmate’s approved visitor list before you can schedule a visit.
• Visits can be scheduled by calling 419-213-4863 no sooner than six days and no later than one day before the visit is to take place. (Because there are no visits on Sunday or Monday, Tuesday visits must be arranged by Saturday.) 
• All inmate visits are by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. No walk-ins will be allowed.
• If you reach the Correction Center’s voice mail, please leave your name, name of inmate, proper spelling of both names, your date of birth, your Social Security number, a phone number where you can be reached, and the time and day you want to visit. The visitation counselor will return your call to confirm your visit within 24 hours, except Sunday and Monday. If the visitor speaks to a live person on the phone, no confirmation call will be made.
• A complete warrant check will be done on each visitor. Visitors with active warrants will not be allowed to visit.
• You must arrive in the front lobby of the Corrections Center 10 minutes before your scheduled visit. Bring your ID.
• One adult may visit an inmate at one time. However, two adults may visit an inmate if they are the inmate’s parents or grandparents. Children age 17 or under may visit an inmate if accompanied by a parent or legal custodian/guardian.
• No more than two people may visit an inmate at one time under any circumstances.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lucas County Corrections Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Lucas County Corrections Center, 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: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Lucas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Lucas County Corrections Center follow these steps:

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

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lucas County Corrections Center?

How Do Inmates in Lucas County Corrections Center Make Phone Calls?

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

• Lucas County Corrections Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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

Lucas County Corrections Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

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

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

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

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

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Lucas County Corrections Center

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Lucas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Lucas County Corrections Center follow these steps:

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

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

Emailing Messages & Photos

Lucas County Corrections Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Lucas County Corrections Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Lucas County Corrections Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Lucas County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Lucas County Corrections Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Lucas County Corrections Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Lucas County Corrections Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Lucas County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Lucas County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Do Inmates in the Lucas County Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Lucas County Corrections Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Lucas County Corrections Center, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Lucas County Corrections Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Lucas County Corrections Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

• Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
• The subscription services require additional funding.
• There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
• Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Lucas County Corrections Center charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Lucas County Corrections Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Lucas County Corrections Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

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

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

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