The Ashtabula County Jail is a 169-bed jail located in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 440-576-3540.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Ashtabula County Jail at 440-576-3540 for assistance.
Phone: 440-576-3540
Physical Address:
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAshtabula 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 for $7 million, and today 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 again 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.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 440-576-3540.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Ashtabula County Jail in Jefferson 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 440-576-3540 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Ashtabula County, Ohio, see the Ashtabula County Jail Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ashtabula County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Ashtabula County Jail
ON-SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
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 |
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3540
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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25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3540
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ashtabula County Jail?
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 & Inmate ID#
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Ashtabula County Jail follow these steps:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ashtabula County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Ashtabula County Jail, and what can I send them?
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 & Inmate ID#
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
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 Amazon, Barnes & 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 & Inmate ID#
Ashtabula County Jail
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
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 & Inmate ID#
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ashtabula County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Ashtabula County Jail follow these steps:
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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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 Ashtabula 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 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Ashtabula County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
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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