Montgomery County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Montgomery 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 937-225-4160 for the information you are looking for.

Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search

Montgomery County maintains an average of 868 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,360 offenders.

The following charts of Montgomery County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and Ohio state prisons, click the button below.
Montgomery County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

The Montgomery County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in the county.

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Montgomery County, or in some cases the state of Ohio, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Montgomery County, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%. 
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 937-225-4160 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Montgomery County inmate locator.

The Montgomery County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in the county.

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Montgomery County, or in some cases the state, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%. 
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 937-225-4160 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Montgomery County inmate locator.

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

Montgomery County Jail 
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION

• Each inmate will be allowed to have two 15-minute visits a week (with only one visit per day).
• The cost of these visits in the jail lobby are at no cost to inmates and/or friends and family.
• Jail Lobby Video Visitations do not affect (paid) remote visits.  Inmates will still be allotted two 15-minute visits a week. 

Montgomery County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION

Montgomery County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

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

Montgomery County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Remote Visits cost $0.10 per minute. Prices subject to change.
  
• Visits are 15 minutes maximum.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Montgomery County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Montgomery County Jail
330 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Montgomery County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Montgomery County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Ohio, then choose Montgomery County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Montgomery County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Montgomery County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Montgomery County.

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

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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

All regular inmate postal mail (Postcards, Letters, Greeting Cards, etc.) will be scanned into the system and available to the inmates to view their postal mail via the inmate kiosk/tablets. Please be advised that when you mail an item, the original document will be destroyed. Upon release inmates can login to the public website at: https://www.smartinmate.com and enter their inmate number and password and download their photos, messages, and postal mail for FREE.

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Smart Communications-Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9123
Seminole, FL 33775-9123

** No Newspapers or Magazines Allowed **

Books

You may send books to the inmate if they are shipped directly from the publisher, or an online vendor such as Amazon.com or BarnesnadNoble.com.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Montgomery 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.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Montgomery County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Montgomery County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Montgomery County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Montgomery County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Montgomery County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

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

Montgomery County Jail 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.    Montgomery County Jail 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 Montgomery County Jail

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

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Montgomery County.
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• Choose Ohio, then Montgomery County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Montgomery County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Montgomery County 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.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Montgomery County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Montgomery County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Montgomery County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Montgomery County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Montgomery County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Montgomery County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

Do Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Montgomery County Jail for a small monthly fee.  

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications
• Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
• Montgomery County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
• Legal research
• Medical requests
• Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Montgomery County Jail directly at 937-225-4160 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Montgomery County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Montgomery County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications and Entertainment
• Legal Research
• and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Montgomery County Jail directly at 937-225-4160 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Montgomery County Jail.

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

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

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