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Kettering City Jail Information

The Kettering City Jail is a 24 bed jail in the city of Kettering, Montgomery 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 937-296-2555, 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 Kettering City Jail at 937-296-2555 to get it.

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Phone: 937-296-2555

Physical Address:
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Kettering City Jail
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429

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How Do You Find Someone in the Kettering City Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Kettering City 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 937-296-2555 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Montgomery County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Kettering City Jail Inmate Search

The Kettering City Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kettering City 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,360 offenders.

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About the Kettering City Jail

Kettering City Jail is in Kettering, Ohio and is a temporary housing facility that is used only for short term detention. Those who are arrested in the city will be taken to the jail for processing, where they will have a photograph taken, fingerprints taken, contact information gathered, and medical questions asked to ensure the health and safety of each detainee. Due to the size and limitations of the jail it is used only to hold inmates for up to three days while they await their arraignment or for bail to be posted. Shortly after their detentian begins inmates who will be remaining incarcerated for a longer period of time will be transferred to the larger jails nearby that are better prepared for long term stays. Sentences are not served a this jail, and people only remain until they can be released on bail or transferred out. Visitors are allowed during detention at the facility during the assigned visiting hours of 9 am until 6 pm. The length of visits may be limited, however there is availablity to visit on all days other than holidays. Mail and commissary are not available due to the short length of time that people are detained in the facility, as there is no commissary and mail is unlikely to arrive before transfer to the next location.

Jail (Main): 937-296-2555

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Kettering City Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 937-296-2555.

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.

Kettering City Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Kettering City 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 Montgomery 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 Kettering City 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 Kettering City 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 Kettering City Jail

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Montgomery County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Montgomery 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 financial 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 937-296-2555 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.

Montgomery County Bail Bond Information

Because Montgomery County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Kettering City Jail at 937-296-2555, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.

Ask the staff at the Kettering City Jail or the Montgomery County Court Clerk these specific questions:

Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
Where do I go to pay it?
Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kettering City Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 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 Kettering City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kettering City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kettering City Jail?

How Do Inmates in Kettering City 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kettering City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Montgomery County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Kettering City Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Montgomery County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Kettering City Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Kettering City Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Kettering City Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Montgomery County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Kettering City Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montgomery County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Kettering City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Kettering City 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)
Kettering City 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 Kettering City Jail directly at 937-296-2555 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 Kettering City 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 Kettering City Jail directly at 937-296-2555 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 Kettering City Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kettering City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-296-2555 for further assistance.

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