Erie County Juvenile Detention Center

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

Erie County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Erie County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Juvenile detention residents are allowed two visits per week from parents or legal guardians during the following times.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center?

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

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center?

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

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Erie County Juvenile Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Erie County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Erie County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Erie County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County Juvenile 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:
1338 Tiffin Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870-2038

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1338 Tiffin Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870-2038

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 Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County Juvenile 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:
1338 Tiffin Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870-2038

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Erie County Juvenile 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 Erie County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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