Defiance County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Defiance County

Defiance County Jail Information

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there 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 the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

Phone: 419-428-3800

Physical Address:
113 Blede Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio, OH
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio
03151 County Road 2425
Stryker, OH 43557-9418

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Defiance County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Defiance 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 419-428-3800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Defiance County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Defiance County Jail Inmate Search

The Defiance County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Defiance 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 Defiance County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,701 offenders.

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About the Defiance County Jail

The Defiance County Jail is CLOSED. All offenders arrested in Defiance County are sent to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for processing.

In 1987 five local counties combined their resources and helped create the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. This corrections center has a specific number of beds that are allocated for each county based upon their own size and need, and they pay for their portion of the operating expenses while receiving their appropriate portion of the funding. Defiance has 60 beds in this center, and it is shared with Fulton County, Henry County, Lucas County, Willimans County, and the US Marshals.

Defiance County has 39,000 residents and they rely on the Sherriff’s Office for security at court, the safety of their county, and all investigations into crimes in the area. To do this they have a full service police station and the use of the Corrections Center for all of their arrests and for those who are serving a sentence in the county.

Visitors to the corrections center are required to be on the approved list and can attend visitation hours. By sharing a center with other local counties more rehabilitation services and programs can be accessed. It provides an up to date facility will full staff and services, as well as programming to help maintain the health and safety of all inmates. In addition, visits are considered to be key to maintaining the mental health and helathy relationships of inmates so visitations are available both from home and in the lobby. 

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there 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 the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

Offenders who are arrested in Defiance County are brought to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for booking, processing and to be detained. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 419-428-3800.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought there 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 the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at 419-428-3800 to get it.

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.

Defiance County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding


Does Defiance County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Defiance County?

Who can set bail in Defiance County?

When is bail set in Defiance County Ohio?


 

 

Does Defiance County have bail?

Yes,  Defiance County recognizes most types of bonds.


 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Defiance County?

Bail in Defiance County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.


 

 

Who can set bail in Defiance County?

A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.


 

 

When is bail set in Defiance County Ohio?

Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM


Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at the Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

 

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 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 Defiance County Jail?

Defiance County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout' at Corrections Center of NW Ohio.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes prior to the lobby visit for processing. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week (Sunday through Saturday) using the CCNO lobby video visitation units.  Inmates who are facility workers and/or in the Public Works Program, Work Release or HITT are allowed two visits per week utilizing the CCNO lobby video visitation units.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
MONDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
THURSDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-7:30PM


Defiance County Jail
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits take place using video with 'gettingout
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no less than 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitors should be at the computer at least 10 minutes prior to the visit. If you are late, your visit will still take place, but will still end at the scheduled time.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day. If you schedule on ON-site and an OFF-site visit for the same day, the OFF SITE VISIT will be cancelled.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
12:00PM-2:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books for commissary money:
Option 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 2 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 888-988-4768.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Defiance County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Defiance 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 Defiance 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#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio, OH
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio
03151 County Road 2425
Stryker, OH 43557-9418



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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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#
Corrections Center of NW Ohio
03151 County Road 2425
Stryker, OH 43557-9418

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Defiance County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Defiance County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Defiance County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

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

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

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Defiance County.
  • Choose Ohio, then Defiance County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Defiance County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Defiance County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Defiance County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Defiance County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Defiance County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-428-3800 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Defiance County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Defiance County

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

Defiance County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Defiance Allen DeKalb Putnam Henry Paulding Williams
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Search for an Inmate in Defiance County

This facility, known as "Defiance County Jail" is also known as Defiance County Sheriff's Inmates, Defiance County Jail & Sheriff , Defiance County Jail & Sheriff , Ohio, Defiance.