Monroe County Correctional Facility
Monroe County Correctional Facility
You can call the 114-bed Monroe County Correctional Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 740-472-1612.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Monroe County Correctional Facility at 740-472-1612 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Phone
740-472-1612Mailing address (personal mail)
Monroe County Correctional Facility
47129 Moore Ridge Road
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Monroe County Correctional Facility
47129 Moore Ridge Road
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility, 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 740-472-1612 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Monroe County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Monroe County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Monroe County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 114 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe County Correctional Facility 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 Monroe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWoodsfield, Ohio, has the Monroe County Correctional Facility in its midst. The new facility opened in February of 2018 and included a new complex with upgraded technology and space for 114 beds. Of those beds, 30 are for female inmates and the remainder are reserved for males who are being detained.
This new facility has the capability for both short term and temporary housing when there is a new arrest, and long term housing for serving the sentences handed out in court.
Counselling services are available for all inmates to help with the adjustment to being incarcerated and to prepare them for their release, as well as to manage any addictions that may be present, and to address and ongoing concerns that can affect the rehabilitation efforts of the inmate.
Recreational activities are provided and encourage physical and mental health, as well as opportunities to socialize with fellow inmates.
A commissary is present to provide extra food and personal care items and money can be added to this account by people who want to support the detainee during their stay through the front desk or online.
Visitation is available via video terminal in the jail or from home with a computer or mobile device. These visits may occur from 8am until 8:30pm, with segregation visits being only 8:30pm until 9:30pm.
- Jail (Main): 740-472-1612
- Common Pleas Court: 740-472-0841
- County Court: 740-472-5181
- Juvenile Court: 740-472-5790
- Juvenile Probation: 740-472-5790
- Prosecutor: 740-472-1158
- Sheriff: 740-472-1612
What should you know about the booking process at Monroe County Correctional Facility?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Monroe County Correctional Facility 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility 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.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Monroe County Correctional Facility at 740-472-1612.
Steps to pay bail in Monroe County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Monroe County Correctional Facility in Woodsfield 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 740-472-1612.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 740-472-1612).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Monroe County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Monroe County, Ohio, visit the Monroe County Correctional Facility Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
Monroe County Correctional Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
47129 Moore Ridge Road
Woodsfield, OH 43793
740-472-1612
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visits for general population are 8:00AM to 8:30PM every day.
Segregation inmates are from 8:30PM to 9:30PM. - Register and schedule with IC Solutions.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.
- Call 740-472-1612 for information.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per inmate, including children.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
Monroe County Correctional Facility uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.
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.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
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
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
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 ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• 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.
• Monroe County Correctional Facility 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.
Monroe County Correctional Facility uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.
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.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
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
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
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 ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• 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.
• Monroe County Correctional Facility 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility?
Monroe County Correctional Facility uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.
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.
- Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
- Select your Inmate.
- Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Schedule a Visit.
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
- IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
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 ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• 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.
• Monroe County Correctional Facility 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Monroe County Correctional Facility, 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. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Monroe County Correctional Facility whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Monroe County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Monroe County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Ohio, then select Monroe County Correctional Facility, 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility?
How Do Inmates in Monroe County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Monroe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Monroe County Correctional Facility 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.
- Families and friends of Monroe County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Monroe County.
- Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.
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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Monroe County Correctional Facility contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Ohio.
3. Select Monroe County Correctional Facility.
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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. 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.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Monroe County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Monroe County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Ohio, then select Monroe County Correctional Facility, 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
How Do Inmates in Monroe County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Monroe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Monroe County Correctional Facility 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.
- Families and friends of Monroe County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Monroe County.
- Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.
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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Monroe County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Monroe County Correctional Facility whether IC Solutions tablet rentals are available to inmates there.

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:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription.
- IC Solutions shows the subscription price, billing dates and any fees before you pay.
- Ask IC Solutions how soon your inmate will get the tablet after you pay.
Ask Monroe County Correctional Facility whether IC Solutions tablet rentals are available to inmates there.
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:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription.
- IC Solutions shows the subscription price, billing dates and any fees before you pay.
- Ask IC Solutions how soon your inmate will get the tablet after you pay.
For more information about IC Solutions and their 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 Monroe County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-472-1612 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monroe County?
This facility, known as "Monroe County Correctional Facility" is also known as Monroe County Jail & Sheriff , Monroe County Jail & Sheriff , Ohio, Monroe.