Ashtabula County Jail

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Ashtabula County Jail Information

The Ashtabula County Jail is a 169 bed jail in the city of Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 440-576-3540, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

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 Ashtabula County Jail at 440-576-3540 to get it.

Phone: 440-576-3540

Physical Address:
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047

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How Do You Find Someone in the Ashtabula County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Ashtabula 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 440-576-3540 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Ashtabula County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Ashtabula County Jail Inmate Search

The Ashtabula County Jail maintains an average of 169 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,780 offenders.

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About the Ashtabula County Jail
Ashtabula County Jail is five floors and has a capacity of 169 inmates. There is a full range of services including a clinic, nurse, kitchen, laundry, and recreation space. It was built in 1978 and remains at its original site. Updates are completed as needed to maintain safety and security. Friends and family can provide money to inmates through the Jail ATM system. This money goes into one account that is used for phone calls, commissary items such as food and clothing, as well as other necessities. Care packages can also be sent through the same system, allowing ease of use for those who are supporting their loved ones while they are incarcerated. Dental care, prescriptions, and medical fees are also paid through this account. Emails are allowed, as well as video visits and phone calls, and these are paid for through a separate account that is set up and paid for in a similar manner. All calls that are not to a lawyer are recorded and monitored. All visitation hours are listed on the website, along with instructions for arranging visits and all rules that must be followed. If rules are broken visitation will be denied either temporarily or permanently. Visitation hours are 9 am until 11 am and agin 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm with male visits being saturdays, female visits Sunday, working through from the 5th floor on Mondays down to the 1st and 2nd floor on Thursdays and no visits on Friday. Mail is monitored for contents; however, letters are not read unless there is reason to belief that there is information regarding a breakout attempt or other. Letters, cards, and pictures are allowed, however any books must be paperback and delivered directly from a distributor and will become property of the jail though they are provided to the named inmate before being added to the general library.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ashtabula County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ashtabula County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 440-576-3540.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Ashtabula County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Ashtabula County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Ashtabula County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Ashtabula County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Ashtabula County and other Ohio and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Ashtabula County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Ashtabula County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Ashtabula County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Ashtabula County Jail
ON-SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Visits are first come-first served.
  • Visitation sign-up can be 30 minutes prior to visit.
DAY INMATE
HOUSING
TIME
MONDAY Only
5th Floor
9:00-11:00AM
7:30-10:00PM
TUESDAY Only
4th Floor
9:00-11:00AM
7:30-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY Only
3rd Floor
9:00-11:00AM
7:30-10:00PM
THURSDAY Only 1st Floor
& 2nd Floor
9:00-11:00AM
7:30-10:00PM
FRIDAY NO VISITS NO VISITS
SATURDAY ONLY
Male Visits
9:00-11:00AM
1:00-3:00PM
7:30-10:00PM
SUNDAY ONLY
Female Visits
9:00-11:00AM
1:00-3:00PM
​​​​​​​7:30-10:00PM



Ashtabula County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3540

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY no onsite video visits
MONDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
TUESDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
THURSDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
FRIDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
SATURDAY no onsite video visits

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM

Ashtabula County Jail 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Ashtabula County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3540

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY no onsite video visits
MONDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
TUESDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
THURSDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
FRIDAY 8:30AM - 4:30PM
SATURDAY no onsite video visits

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 8:30AM - 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ashtabula 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
Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula 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
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047


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 Ashtabula County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Ohio, then choose Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Ashtabula County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Ashtabula County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Ashtabula County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Ohio, then the Ashtabula County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Ashtabula County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Ashtabula County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Ashtabula County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ashtabula County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ashtabula County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Ashtabula County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ashtabula 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.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047

Ashtabula County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ashtabula County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Ashtabula County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Ashtabula County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Ashtabula County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Ashtabula County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Ashtabula County Jail 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

Ashtabula County Jail 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.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Ohio, then choose Ashtabula County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Ashtabula County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Ashtabula County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Ashtabula County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Ashtabula County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Ashtabula County Jail 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

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Ashtabula County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Ashtabula County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Ohio, then the Ashtabula County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Ashtabula County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Ashtabula County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Ashtabula County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET 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
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ashtabula County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-576-3540 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Ashtabula County

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

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