Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center

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Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Falling under the responsibility and oversight of the Muskingum County Sheriff and Ohio Department of Corrections. The facility is used to house all juvenile offenders upon their arrest and is where they will wait for their trial and the sentencing to occur. When a youth is sentenced there are several alternatives to incarceration that are used when possible, and the incarceration of a young offender is considered to be the last option available. Diversion programs, community service, and access to alternative schooling are all options that are considered before determining that a youth should be incarcerated. While being held at this location there are regular classes to maintain schooling and grades, and access to religious services, recreation, substance abuse treatments, and life skills programming to assist each student in learning skills that they need to build a successful life. Phones: Phone calls are permitted to parents or guardians only, and will be allowed only on permitted days and times, with the ability to earn additional phone calls with behavior and grades. Mail: Students are permitted to receive mail at this facility, it will be opened in front of the staff and all contraband will be removed. Parents must supply stamps to receive letters. 28 North 4th Street, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 Visitation: Parents, guardians, and stepparents are the only visitors permitted, and they must be registered and scheduled in advance.

Phone: 740-455-7133

Physical Address:
1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701

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How Do You Find Someone in the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Muskingum 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 740-455-7133 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Muskingum County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Muskingum 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 Muskingum County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,520 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 740-455-7133.

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Directions / Map to the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Muskingum County

Once booked at Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center in Zanesville, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 740-455-7133.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Muskingum County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Muskingum County, Ohio, visit the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-455-7133

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 740-455-7133 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 740-455-7133 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

Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-455-7133

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 740-455-7133 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

DAY TIME
SUNDAY Visits by appt. only
MONDAY Visits by appt. only
TUESDAY Visits by appt. only
WEDNESDAY Visits by appt. only
THURSDAY Visits by appt. only
FRIDAY Visits by appt. only
SATURDAY Visits by appt. only

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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:
1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701



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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Muskingum 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:
1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701

Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention 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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center:
1860 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701


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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Muskingum 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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Muskingum 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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Muskingum 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 Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 740-455-7133 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
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Search for an Inmate in Muskingum County

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