Phone: 419-238-2464
Physical Address:
204 N. Washington Street
Van Mert, OH 45891
To search for an inmate in the Van Wert 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 419-238-2464 for the information you are looking for.
Van Wert County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
Van Wert County maintains an average of 122 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Van Wert County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,440 offenders.
The following charts of Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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 Van Wert County and Ohio state prisons, click the button below.
Van Wert County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 71.43% |
| Black | 4 | 4.40% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 7.69% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 4 | 4.40% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.40% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 4 | 4.40% |
| Other | 3 | 3.30% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 31 | 34.07% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 14 | 15.38% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 9 | 9.89% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 2.20% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 16 | 17.58% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 19 | 20.88% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 82 | 90.11% |
| Female | 9 | 9.89% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 2.20% |
| 18-20 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 21-24 | 12 | 13.19% |
| 25-30 | 15 | 16.48% |
| 31-35 | 18 | 19.78% |
| 36-40 | 13 | 14.29% |
| 41-45 | 13 | 14.29% |
| 46-50 | 6 | 6.59% |
| 51-55 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 56-60 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.10% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
For fines, bonds and court contacts, call the Van Wert County Municipal Court at (419) 238-5767, or visit them during business hours at 124 S. Market Street in Van Wert.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | BEGIN | END |
| THUR | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| SAT | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| SAT | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Van Wert County Correctional Facility uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility?
Van Wert County Correctional Facility
INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| THURSDAY | 1:00-3:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00-3:00PM 6:00-9:00PM |
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Van Wert County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Van Wert County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Van Wert County Correctional Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Van Wert County Correctional Facility has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Van Wert County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Van Wert County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Van Wert County.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Van Wert County Correctional Facility uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Van Wert County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Van Wert County, visit our full page guide.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Van Wert County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Van Wert County?
Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Van Wert County, the state of Ohio and the United States?
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| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 71.43% |
| Black | 4 | 4.40% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 7.69% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 4 | 4.40% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.40% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 4 | 4.40% |
| Other | 3 | 3.30% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 31 | 34.07% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 14 | 15.38% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 9 | 9.89% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 2.20% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 16 | 17.58% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 19 | 20.88% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 82 | 90.11% |
| Female | 9 | 9.89% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 2.20% |
| 18-20 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 21-24 | 12 | 13.19% |
| 25-30 | 15 | 16.48% |
| 31-35 | 18 | 19.78% |
| 36-40 | 13 | 14.29% |
| 41-45 | 13 | 14.29% |
| 46-50 | 6 | 6.59% |
| 51-55 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 56-60 | 3 | 3.30% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.10% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.10% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
This facility, known as "Van Wert County Correctional Facility" is also known as Van Wert County Jail , Van Wert County Jail , Ohio, Van Mert.
