The Geauga County Safety Center is a 182 bed jail in the city of Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 440-279-2009 ext. 3.
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 are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
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 440-279-2009 ext. 3, 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 Geauga County Safety Center at 440-279-2009 ext. 3 to get it.
Phone: 440-279-2009 ext. 3
Physical Address:
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, OH 44024
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Geauga County Safety 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 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Geauga County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Geauga County Safety Center Inmate Search
The Geauga County Safety Center maintains an average of 182 offenders in custody on any given day. The Geauga County Safety 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 Geauga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,560 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Geauga County Jail, also known as the Geauga County Safety Center was completed and opened in 2005, with updates that were current with the build year. It offers several beds for both male and female inmates, as well as separations for those who are in the Work Release program. It also includes cells that are wired with a camera for those who are being separated for their own safety, for being a threat to others, and for anyone who is on suicide watch. 84 beds are for the general population males, 38 for females, and 60 for the work release program.
Work Release allows for learning or improving skills through working while incarcerated. It also helps to build a space in the community and ensure that they are employable and have needed skills to reintegrate into society upon their release. To encourage outside relationships and to maintain a place in the community visitation is encouraged and can be done via video calls during visiting hours.
Visiting hours occur from 9:00AM to 10:00PM. These calls can be made onsite or remotely from home, and are 25 minutes long. To assist further in creating a strong sense of community and skill building classes such as community service, educational classes, GED or diploma classes and opportunities, a full library is available, and life skills programs are all available for every inmate.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Geauga County Safety Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 440-279-2009 ext. 3.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Geauga County Safety Center, call the jail’s booking line at 440-279-2009 ext. 3.
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.
Geauga County Safety Center 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 Geauga 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 Geauga 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 Geauga County Safety Center 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.
Yes, Geauga County recognizes most types of bonds.
Bail in Geauga County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.
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.
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Geauga County Safety Center? What is the Schedule?
Geauga County Safety Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, OH 44024
440-279-2009 ext. 3
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
MONDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
TUESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
THURSDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
FRIDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
SATURDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
MONDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
TUESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
THURSDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
FRIDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
SATURDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Geauga County Safety Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
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Geauga County Safety Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, OH 44024
440-279-2009 ext. 3
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
MONDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
TUESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
THURSDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
FRIDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
SATURDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
MONDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
TUESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
THURSDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
FRIDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
SATURDAY | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Geauga County Safety 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
Geauga County Safety 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 Geauga County Safety 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#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
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 Geauga County Safety Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Geauga County Safety Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Geauga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Geauga County Safety Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Geauga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Geauga 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 Geauga County Safety Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Geauga County Safety Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Geauga County Safety 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 Geauga County Safety 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#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
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 Geauga County Safety 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 Geauga County Safety 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#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
For inmates receiving mail in the Geauga County Safety 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 Geauga County Safety Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Geauga County Jail
12450 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024-0224
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 Geauga County Safety Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Geauga County Safety Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
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Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Geauga County Safety Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Geauga County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Geauga County Safety Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Geauga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Geauga County Safety Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Geauga County Safety Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-279-2009 ext. 3 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Geauga County?
This facility, known as "Geauga County Safety Center" is also known as Geauga County Jail, Geauga County Jail , Ohio, Geauga.