Brown County Detention Center is a 150-bed jail located in Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 937-378-4435.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Brown County Detention Center at 937-378-4435 for assistance.
Phone: 937-378-4435
Physical Address:
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, 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 937-378-4435 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Brown County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Brown County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Brown County Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders.
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The Brown County Detention Center houses inmates on all charges, and those who are awaiting trial, from Brown County.
Inmates are allowed to make outgoing phone calls if they have money in their account and can purchase items from the commissary if friends or family have added funds to their account either through the kiosk in the lobby or through the online ATM program listed on the website.
It is a minimum security jail that houses 165 beds for those who are awaiting their preliminary trial, and on average it sees 282 people booked and processed each month.
Along with other programs it offers rehabilitation services for those who will be reintegrating into society. Inmates can be located through the online search tool and visitation can be requested after you have been added to the approved visitor list.
Calling the jail directly will also offer this information. If a friend or family member is being held at the facility the mobile app can be accessed through the Google Playstore or Apple App Store to receive updates on the happenings at the jail and updates on inmates.
Both mail and phone calls are available in addition to visitation, though both phone calls and visitation hours are limited.
Block A visits are Friday, B on Weednesday, C on Saturday, and D on Sunday, with the hours being between 8am and 8pm each day.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Brown County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Brown County Detention Center includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 937-378-4435.
If someone has been booked at Brown County Detention Center in Georgetown, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 937-378-4435.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Brown County, Ohio, visit the Brown County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
All inmates have a set visitation time according to their cell assignment.
Inmates assigned to "A" Block will have visitation on Friday.
Inmates on "B" Block and temporary holding will have visitation on Wednesday.
Inmates on "C" Block will have visitation on Saturday.
Inmates on "D" Block will have visitation on Sunday.
On site video visitation is available between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM on the assigned days.
Offsite video visitation is available between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM everyday.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
Transaction Fees
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center?
Brown County Detention Center uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
Transaction Fees
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center?
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
Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County Detention Center 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#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
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 Brown County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Brown County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Brown County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Brown County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Brown County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County Detention Center 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#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
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 Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County Detention Center 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#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
For inmates receiving mail in the Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
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 Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Brown County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Brown County Detention Center" is also known as Adult Detention Center, Brown Sheriff | Georgetown Police, BROWN COUNTY JAIL, BROWN COUNTY JAIL, Ohio, Brown.
