Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility is a 130-bed jail in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 440-281-9708.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility at 440-281-9708 for assistance.
Phone: 440-281-9708
Physical Address:
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, 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 440-281-9708 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lorain County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility maintains an average of 130 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,520 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessServing both Lorain and Medina Counties in Ohio, The Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility is a secure facility, providing a local alternative to prison with the primary purpose of reducing recidivism for male and female felony offenders. It's a secure facility like any prison, but rather than punishment, it is based on helping the 130 inmates, including 28 women, housed there to find out why they commit crimes, and doing things differently to become productive members of society.
The Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, located next to the Lorain County Jail at 9892 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria, OH, is run by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, but is populated primarily by men and women from Lorain and Medina Counties so that they can be closer to their homes. It was originally built in 1997 for 56 inmates, but has more than doubled in size since then, begiining with an expansion in 2005.
In the last decade this facility was one of three finalists for the Clifford Skeen Award for best community-based correctional facilities in the state of Ohio, including winning the award in 2016.
The following is a list of classes that an inmate can take in order to improve themselves and reduce their chances of returning to trouble:
To locate an inmate or ask any questions, call 440-281-9708 or look them up on the Inmate Locator and Offender Search maintained by the ODRC.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility at 440-281-9708.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility in Elyria 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 440-281-9708.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Lorain County, Ohio, visit the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
440-281-9708
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 6:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 8:30AM 12:00PM - 5:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 7:15PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 7:25PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 6:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 8:30AM 12:00PM - 5:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 7:15PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 7:25PM |
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.
• Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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.
• Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility?
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
440-281-9708
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 6:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 8:30AM 12:00PM - 5:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 7:15PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 7:25PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 6:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 12:30PM 5:00PM - 7:15PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 8:30AM 12:00PM - 5:45PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 9:00AM 12:00PM - 7:15PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 7:25PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility?
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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
For inmates receiving mail in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lorain/Medina CBCF
9892 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Ohio.
3. Select Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 440-281-9708 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Lorain County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lorain County?