Physical Address:
16001 State Route 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jefferson 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 Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,400 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessOnce arrested, the person is taken to Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center at .
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center in Steubenville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact .
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Jefferson County, Ohio, visit the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
16001 State Route 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center Visiting Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Visitor Rules
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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:
16001 State Route 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
16001 State Route 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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:
16001 State Route 7
Steubenville, OH 43952
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson County?
This facility, known as "Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Ohio, Jefferson.