Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center

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Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center Information

With 46 beds for male and female detainees, the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center is operated by a combined board from the Portage and Geauga counties. It is located in Shalersville, Ohio, and ensures that all needs of the detainees are met, including year round schooling to ensure they each get the same education as students in the public system, social interactions and opportunities to improve social awareness and relationship building, crisis counselling, and all of the medical and mental health support that is needed. Each of the rooms is for a single occupant, so there are no shared rooms or roommates, with a few rooms all sharing a common space to make up housing units. Schedules, vastation, and phone calls are all dependent upon the housing assignment, which is determined by age, charges, physical size and strength, and other necessary considerations to ensure each unit is safe for all residents. All meals and snacks are provided and follow the guidelines for the school breakfast and lunch programs to meet all nutritional needs. Phones: Each youth is permitted two phone calls per week, and the staff will assist youth in making the calls to their parents, attorney, or guardian. Incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: Visits are permitted from only parents, stepparents, or guardians and will occur on Wednesday from 7pm until 7:45pm, Saturday 9am to 9:45pm, or Sunday 2pm to 2:45pm. Attorneys, educators, mental health professionals, and others are permitted to visit Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 11:30 am or 1pm to 3:30pm. Mail: Youth’s Name Portage-Geauga County Juvenile Detention Center 8000 Infirmary Road Ravenna, OH 44266-9432 All mail is checked for contraband and opened in front of staff to ensure it meets all regulations.

Phone: 330-297-5233

Physical Address:
8000 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, OH 44266

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Portage-Geauga County Detention Center
8000 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Portage-Geauga County Detention Center
8000 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266

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How Do You Find Someone in the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Portage-Geauga 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 330-297-5233 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court cases as follows: Portage County Common Pleas Court, and the Portage County Municipal Court. These are the Court Schedules for both courts.

Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Portage-Geauga 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 Portage County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,280 offenders.

The following charts of Portage County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Portage County Corrections Department, the state of Ohio Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Portage County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Portage County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Portage-Geauga 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 Portage-Geauga 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 330-297-5233.

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Directions / Map to the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Portage County

Once booked at Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center in Ravenna, 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 330-297-5233.

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 Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio, visit the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

8000 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-5233

  • 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 330-297-5233 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 330-297-5233 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

Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center
YOUTH VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • No more than four visitors per child per visit.
DAY TIME
WEDNESDAY 7:00PM-7:45PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM-9:45AM
SUNDAY 2:00PM-2:45PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 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 Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga 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 Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Portage-Geauga 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 Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Portage-Geauga 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 Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-297-5233 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Portage County

What are the other City and County Jails in Portage County?

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Portage County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Portage County?

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This facility, known as "Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Ctr, Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Ctr, Ohio, Portage.