The Delaware County Jail is a 286 bed jail in the city of Delaware, Delaware 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 740-833-2840, 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 Delaware County Jail at 740-833-2840 to get it.
Phone: 740-833-2840
Physical Address:
844 US 42 North
Delaware, OH 43015
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate’s First and Last Name
Delaware County Jail
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate’s First and Last Name
Delaware County Jail
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Delaware 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 740-833-2840 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Delaware County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Delaware County Jail Inmate Search
The Delaware County Jail maintains an average of 286 offenders in custody on any given day. The Delaware 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 Delaware County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,720 offenders.
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The Delaware County Jail is located directly within the city of Delaware in Delaware County at 844 US Hwy 42 N, and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 740-833-2840. There are 286 beds within the jail, and it offers services to the entire county.
When someone is first arrested they will be brought to the jail, then arraigned the following business day by video. If you want to be present, you need to go to Municipal Court, 70 N. Union St., Delaware, 2nd floor. The arraignement hours are 9:30 a.m. Monday, and 10:00 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday. The acytual times may vary based on what is gpoing on in court that day.
If you wish to pay bond, and don't want to use a Bail Bond Agency in Delaware County, this is also done at the Municipal Court building, 70 N. Union St.
In order to help inmates to reintegrate into society there is both a program with that focus as well as visitation and other communication with their family and friends who are able to visit and accept phone calls. Visits are available at the jail using their video visitation service on Tuesday and Thursday evening, and both day and evening visits on the weekends. A complete schedule is located in the Visitation section below. Mail can be sent to inmates, though it will be checked for contraband before being given to the addressee. There are limits on what you can send so check the rules in the Mail Section below or on the Inmate Mail page.
Some inmates are offered jobs working in the office or administration jobs for the jail. This program offers an opportunity to have a task and a purpose each day, as well as encouraging involvement in their community and working together, all while reducing some of the cost of staff to complete the jobs. These tasks include laundry, clothing, cooking, and more. Work Release Programs are also run by the same staff, however it is located down the street from the jail itself. This program assists inmates to find local work and to help them reintegrate into society upon their release. Both of these programs are intended to provide inmates hope for a strong reintegration and help make their release easier for both them and their families.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Delaware County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 740-833-2840.
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.
Delaware County Jail Booking Roster
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 Delaware 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.
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 Delaware 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.
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.
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.
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 Delaware 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.
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.
If you wish to pay bond, and don't want to use a Bail Bond Agency in Delaware County, this is also done at the Municipal Court building, 70 N. Union St., Delaware, Ohio.
Because Delaware County and Ohio can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Delaware County Jail at 740-833-2840, 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 Delaware County Jail or the Delaware County Court Clerk these specific questions:
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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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail? What is the Schedule?
844 US 42 North
Delaware, OH 43015
740-833-2840
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| MONDAY | No on-site Visits |
| TUESDAY | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No on-site Visits |
| THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | No on-site Visits |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Delaware County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Delaware County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delaware County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 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 Delaware County Jail?
844 US 42 North
Delaware, OH 43015
740-833-2840
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| MONDAY | No on-site Visits |
| TUESDAY | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No on-site Visits |
| THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | No on-site Visits |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
OFF-SITE REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delaware County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail?
There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Depositing money into the Jail Kiosk
Accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail or Drop it off
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
Inmate’s First and Last Name
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884
To send commissary money to an inmate in Delaware County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Delaware County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delaware County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Delaware County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Delaware 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 Delaware County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Delaware 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 Delaware 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.
You can also send:
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate’s First and Last Name
Delaware County Jail
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate’s First and Last Name
Delaware County Jail
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
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 Delaware 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Delaware 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 First and Last Name
Delaware County Jail
844 U.S. 42 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delaware County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Delaware County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Delaware County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Delaware County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Delaware County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Delaware County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Delaware 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 Delaware County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Delaware 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 Delaware County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-833-2840 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Delaware County?
This facility, known as "Delaware County Jail" is also known as Delaware County Jail , Delaware County Jail , Ohio, Delaware.
