Pike County Jail
Pike County Jail
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.
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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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessPike 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.
- Jail (Main): 740-947-2111
- Adult Probation: 740-947-7211
- Common Pleas Court: 740-947-2715
- Juvenile Court: 740-947-2560
- Prosecutor: 740-947-4323
- Sheriff: 740-947-2111
The booking process explained for Pike County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Pike County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Pike County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 740-947-2111.
What are the bail options in Pike County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Pike County Jail in Waverly for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 740-947-2111 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 740-947-2111.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Pike County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Pike County, Ohio, see the Pike County Jail Bail Guide.
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Nearby counties
The Pike County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Pike County: Bainbridge, Beaver, Latham, Morgantown, Piketon, Scioto Furnace and Waverly.