The Licking County Justice Center is a 332-bed jail located in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 740-670-5501.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Licking County Justice Center at 740-670-5501 for assistance.
Phone: 740-670-5501
Physical Address:
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications
Licking County Justice Center -OH
PO Box 9160
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Licking County Justice Center
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Licking County Justice 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 740-670-5501 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Licking County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Licking County Justice Center Inmate Search
The Licking County Justice Center maintains an average of 332 offenders in custody on any given day. The Licking County Justice 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 Licking County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,640 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessLocated in Newark, Ohio, the Licking County Justice Center is a full service detention center and is connected with the county's Sheriff's office. To limit the transportation of inmates there is an office that is designed for attending court appearances such as the arraignment via video rather than moving them to the courthouse and back. The address is 155 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055 and you can phone them 24 hours a day by calling 740-670-5501. The Sheriff maintains a Jail Roster and Inmate List in real time that has names, criminal charges, bond amounts and a lot of personal information on each of the inmates.
The Licking County Justice Center has a capacity of 332 inmates, both male and female, and has approximately 305,000 square feet of space, which includes the sheriff's office, jail cells, dorms, day rooms, a kitchen, booking center and medical and laundry facilities. Inmates are both offenders arrested for misdemeanor crimes up to serious felonies such as assault, rape and homicide. Inmates are either awaiting trial because they cannot afford bail, are not offered bail because of the seriousness of their crime(s), or are sentenced and serving less than one year.
A mix of both full time and part time employees keep the jail manned around the clock every day of the year, and ensure that the health and safety needs of each detainee are met. People can find themselves here directly after arrest for booking and fingerprinting, while awaiting their arraignment or their trial, awaiting the results of a trial, or serving a sentence. As some are housed for an extended period of time it has increased offerings including educational programs and assistance with substance abuse. Visitors are encouraged to help maintain ties with the outside world and there are visiting hours nearly daily. By visiting the website for the jail, friends and family can register for no contact visitation via the video stations at the jail or through their own devices at home. Onsite visits are Wednesday through Saturday, 8:15-10:45 am, 11:15-3:45pm, and 4:15-5:15pm. Offsite visits are each day of the week with additional hours 5:45-10pm. Anyone unsure if their loved one is being held in this facility can use the online look up to find their location, the charges, and if there is a release date available.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Licking County Justice Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also communicate using an online text/email system, 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 740-670-5501.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Licking County Justice Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Licking County Justice Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 740-670-5501.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Licking County Justice Center in Newark for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 740-670-5501 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Licking County, Ohio, see the Licking County Justice Center Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
740-670-5501
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
MONDAY | No on site visits |
TUESDAY | No on site visits |
WEDNESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
THURSDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
FRIDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
SATURDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
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.
• Licking County Justice Center 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.
• Licking County Justice Center 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 Licking County Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 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 Licking County Justice Center?
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
740-670-5501
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
MONDAY | No on site visits |
TUESDAY | No on site visits |
WEDNESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
THURSDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
FRIDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
SATURDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:15AM - 10:45AM 11:15AM - 3:45PM 4:15PM - 5:15PM 5:45PM - 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Licking County Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Licking County Justice Center 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 Licking County Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Licking County Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Licking County Justice 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 Licking County Justice 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#
Smart Communications
Licking County Justice Center -OH
PO Box 9160
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Licking County Justice Center
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Licking County Justice 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Licking County Justice Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Licking County Justice Center
155 E. Main Street
Newark, OH 43055
To communicate by text or email with an Licking County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Licking County Justice Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Licking County Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Licking County Justice Center 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 Licking County Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Licking County Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Licking County Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Licking County Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Licking County Justice Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Licking County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Licking County Justice Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Licking County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Licking County Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-670-5501 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Licking County?
This facility, known as "Licking County Justice Center" is also known as Licking County Jail & Justice Center , Licking County Jail & Justice Center , Ohio, Licking.