Crawford County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Crawford 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 419-563-2731 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Crawford County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Crawford County Jail Inmate Search

The Crawford County Jail maintains an average of 121 offenders in custody on any given day. The Crawford 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 Crawford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,420 offenders.

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

Crawford County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820
419-563-2731

• Visits are 15 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 419-563-2731 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week, one of which has to a weekday, and one a weekend.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 419-563-2731 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

Crawford County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820
419-563-2731

• 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.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Crawford County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Crawford County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Crawford County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Crawford County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Ohio, then select Crawford County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Crawford County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

Crawford County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Crawford 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 Crawford 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#
Crawford County Jail
3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crawford County Jail
3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820

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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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#
Crawford County Jail
3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Crawford County Jail
3613 Stetzer Road
Bucyrus, OH 44820

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 Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Crawford County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Crawford County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Ohio, then select Crawford County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Crawford County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

Crawford 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 Crawford County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Crawford 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 Crawford County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

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

Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-563-2731 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Crawford County?