Meigs County Jail

Q: Does Meigs County have bail?

Does Meigs County have bail? Yes, Meigs County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Meigs County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Meigs County? Bail in Meigs County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Meigs County?

Who can set bail in Meigs County? A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.

Q: When is bail set in Meigs County Ohio?

When is bail set in Meigs County Ohio? Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Meigs County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Meigs County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Meigs County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 740-992-3371. 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. Meigs County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Meigs County?

What happens during booking in Meigs County? 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 Meigs 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Meigs County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Meigs County Jail? 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 Meigs 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Meigs County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 740-992-3371 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Meigs County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Meigs County Jail booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Meigs County Jail? 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 Meigs 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Meigs County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Meigs 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 740-992-3371 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Meigs County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Meigs County Jail Inmate Search

The Meigs County Jail maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Meigs 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 Meigs County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders.

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About the Meigs County Jail

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The original Meigs County Jail was built in 1963 and has been added to over the years, increasing the current size to a 60 bed capacity. To manage and run the facility there is a staff of 11 corrections officers with a doctor and a full time nurse to care for the detainees.

On an average day there will be around 50 inmates in the facility, and this varies throughout the year and changes based on many factors. To provide the best chances of successful reintegration there are several programs available at the facility including a GED class for those who need to finish high school, mental health care, church services once a week, and more.

To properly house each of the inmates and ensure that safety can be maintained around the clock, it has been built in 4 different blocks of cells. There is one cell block for the women, and the remaining three are for the men. This allows for the men to be separated as needed for minimum security, maximum security, and medium security, or for maintaining a block for isolating those who may be at risk for violence.

Both those who are arrested and charged locally as well as those who are facing state or federal charges can be held in this jail. Inmates are permitted visits once a week on Wednesday 7-8:30pm or Sunday 1-3pm.

Jail (Main): 740-992-3371
Sheriff: 740-992-3371

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What should you know about the booking process at Meigs County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Meigs County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Meigs County Jail include:

Confirming identity.
Taking mugshots for record.
Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
DNA collection if applicable.
Comprehensive physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Meigs County Jail at 740-992-3371.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Meigs County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Steps to pay bail in Meigs County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Meigs County Jail in Pomeroy for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 740-992-3371.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Meigs County are available for assistance.
Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Meigs County, Ohio, visit the Meigs County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Meigs County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Meigs County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740-992-3371

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
Call 740-992-3371 to make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 740-992-3371 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY	7:00PM - 8:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meigs County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meigs County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Meigs County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs 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 Meigs 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

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

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 740-992-3371 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meigs County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Meigs County Jail?

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Meigs County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Meigs County Jail phone services, call 740-992-3371 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meigs County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Meigs County Jail, and what can I send them?

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Meigs County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Meigs 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#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

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 Meigs 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 Meigs 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 & Inmate ID#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Meigs 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 Meigs County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

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 Meigs County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Meigs County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs 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 Meigs 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

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meigs County Jail
104 E. 2nd Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

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 740-992-3371 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meigs County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Meigs 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 Meigs County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Meigs 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 Meigs County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-992-3371 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Meigs County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs County Jail

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Meigs County

Meigs County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Meigs County

Meigs County Jail

What should you know about the booking process at Meigs County Jail?

Steps to pay bail in Meigs County

Meigs County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs County Jail

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Meigs County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Meigs County Jail

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