Putnam County Adult Detention Facility

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Putnam County Adult Detention Facility Information

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility is a 76-bed jail located in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 419-523-3407.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Putnam County Adult Detention Facility at 419-523-3407 for assistance.

Phone: 419-523-3407

Physical Address:
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875

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How Do You Find Someone in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention 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 419-523-3407 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Putnam County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Putnam County Adult Detention Facility maintains an average of 76 offenders in custody on any given day. The Putnam County Adult Detention 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 Putnam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,520 offenders.

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About the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility

The original Putnam County Jail was built in 1890 and its replacement was completed and opened in 2003. The new up to date facility, the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility covers 33,000 square feet, cost $5.9 million to buuild and has the most advanced technology for the industry.

It operates smoothly and safely around the clock, with a full staff both during the day and overnight. As with other jails in the state of Ohio, this county jail is under the supervision of the local Sheriff’s Office. It holds people who are awaiting trial or who have been convicted, and offers meal services, laundry, uniforms, and medical care to all inmates.

Visiting hours are on Sundays and Wednesdays for 20 minutes at a time according tot their housing unit beginning at 12:30pm and ending by 9pm. Inmates are allowed two visitors at each visit, and if they have children who are minors, they may have 2 children attend with the 2 adult visitors that are allowed. No personal belongings are allowed in the visitation area and must be left in the car or in the lockers provided in the lobby of the jail. Each must have a completed visitor request form and be approved before the visit may occur.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Putnam County Adult Detention Facility

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Putnam County Adult Detention Facility for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Putnam County Adult Detention Facility includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 419-523-3407.

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Directions / Map to the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Putnam County

If someone has been booked at Putnam County Adult Detention Facility in Ottawa, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 419-523-3407.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Putnam County.
  • Property within Putnam County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Putnam County, Ohio, visit the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Each inmate is permitted two (2) visitors and twenty (20) minutes of visitation each Sunday and again on Wednesday.
  • A maximum of two (2) visitors and two (2) dependent children may visit during a visitation session.

SUNDAY INMATE VISITATION TIMES

UNIT TIME
Medical
133/202
12:30-1:00PM
Work Release
Inmate Workers -147
1:00-2:30PM
Female - 150 2:30-4:00PM
Administrative
Segregation -138
5:30-6:00PM
Males - 143
Age 24 & younger
6:00-7:30PM
Males - 145
Age 25 & older
7:30-9:00PM

 



WEDNESDAY INMATE VISITATION TIMES

UNIT TIME
Administrative
Segregation -138
12:30-1:00PM
Males - 143
Age 24 & younger
1:00-2:30PM
Males - 145
Age 25 & older
2:30-4:00PM
Medical
133/202
5:30-6:00PM
Work Release
Inmate Workers -147
6:00-7:30PM
Female - 150 7:30-9:00PM

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 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 Putnam County Adult Detention Facility?

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Each inmate is permitted two (2) visitors and twenty (20) minutes of visitation each Sunday and again on Wednesday.
  • A maximum of two (2) visitors and two (2) dependent children may visit during a visitation session.

SUNDAY INMATE VISITATION TIMES

UNIT TIME
Medical
133/202
12:30-1:00PM
Work Release
Inmate Workers -147
1:00-2:30PM
Female - 150 2:30-4:00PM
Administrative
Segregation -138
5:30-6:00PM
Males - 143
Age 24 & younger
6:00-7:30PM
Males - 145
Age 25 & older
7:30-9:00PM

 



WEDNESDAY INMATE VISITATION TIMES

UNIT TIME
Administrative
Segregation -138
12:30-1:00PM
Males - 143
Age 24 & younger
1:00-2:30PM
Males - 145
Age 25 & older
2:30-4:00PM
Medical
133/202
5:30-6:00PM
Work Release
Inmate Workers -147
6:00-7:30PM
Female - 150 7:30-9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Putnam County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Putnam County Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Putnam County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Ohio, then choose Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in  Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Putnam County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in  Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Putnam County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Putnam County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Putnam County Adult Detention Facility inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Ohio, then the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Putnam County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Putnam County Adult Detention 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 Putnam County Adult Detention 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#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875



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 Putnam County Adult Detention Facility 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 Putnam County Adult Detention 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#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Putnam County Adult Detention 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 Putnam County Adult Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
1035 Heritage Trail
Ottawa, OH 45875


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 Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Putnam County Adult Detention Facility

Search for JailATM services for Putnam County Adult Detention Facility.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Putnam County Adult Detention Facility. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Putnam County Adult Detention Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Putnam County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Putnam County Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Ohio, then choose Putnam County Adult Detention Facility
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Putnam County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in  Putnam County Adult Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Putnam County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Putnam County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Putnam County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Ohio, then the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Putnam County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Putnam County Adult Detention Facility may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET 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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Adult Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-523-3407 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Putnam County Adult Detention Facility? What does it look like?
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Search for an Inmate in Putnam County

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