Austintown Township Jail

The local Austintown Township Jail is located in the town it’s named after and has been located in Austintown since its original build. It houses anyone who is arrested within the town and the surrounding county and is where they are processed and booked. Fingerprints, images, and arrest information are all recorded. This is the first point of detention after an arrest, and they will remain there until their arraignment, or their trial is completed. As it is the main holding center it has to accommodate people who are accused of all types of crimes, either misdemeanors or for felonies, until they are sentenced and in many cases the sentence is served in the same facility. Officers are present around the clock and meals, laundry, and medical care are all provided within the jail. Both male and female inmates are housed here, and they are separated both in the cells and in the cell blocks, eating meals separately. Phone calls are outgoing only, and monitored, but mail can be received. Visitation is encouraged and there are visiting hours most days, with a limit on how long the visits can be for each week. Two visits of 45 minutes are permitted during the hours between 8:15am and 4pm from Tuesday through Sunday. As the town grew the police department and the number of officers on staff have continued to grow with it, leading to the resulting facility and enough officers to staff it while still protecting the surrounding community.

How is booking conducted at Austintown Township Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Austintown Township Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Austintown Township Jail:

• Verifying identification information.
• Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
• Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
• Possible DNA collection.
• Physical search for contraband or weapons.
• Securing personal belongings.
• Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 330-799-9721.