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Pike County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders arrested in Pike County are transported and housed in one of the following county's jails: Butler County, Fayette County, Ross County, or Scioto County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to one of the above jails for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in one of those counties. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Pike County Sheriff at 740-947-2111 to get it.
Phone: 740-947-2111
Physical Address:
14050 US Highway 23
Waverly, OH 45690
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pike 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 740-947-2111 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Pike County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Pike County Jail Inmate Search
The Pike County Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pike 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 Pike County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
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Pike County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders arrested in Pike County are transported and housed in one of the following county's jails: Butler County, Fayette County, Ross County, or Scioto County. Pike County spends over $2,000,000 per year tyransporting inmates back and forth to neighboring jails and to court.
However, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently allocated $32 million for the construction of a regional facility in Jackson County that will serve Jackson, Lawrence, and Pike counties. Unfortunately it could take until 2026 before the new jail is completed.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Pike County 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 Pike County Jail:
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 740-947-2111.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Pike County Jail in Waverly, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 740-947-2111 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Pike County, Ohio, visit the Pike County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pike County?
This facility, known as "Pike County Jail" is also known as Pike County Jail & Sheriff, Pike County Jail & Sheriff , Pike County Jail & Sheriff , Ohio, Pike.
The Pike County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Pike County: Bainbridge, Beaver, Latham, Morgantown, Piketon, Scioto Furnace and Waverly.
