Canton City Jail

Q: Does Stark County have bail?

Does Stark County have bail? Yes, Stark County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Stark County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Stark County? Bail in Stark County is available in several different types including personal bond (aka own recognizance), cash bond, 10% bond, surety bond, and property bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Stark County?

Who can set bail in Stark County? A judge usually sets bond. In some counties the County Court has established a bail schedule, which outlines the bail for many non-violent or minor crimes. If a charge is not part of the bail schedule a hearing will be necessary.

Q: When is bail set in Stark County Ohio?

When is bail set in Stark County Ohio? Bail is set in Ohio the first time the accused is brought into court. Although this hearing is set as soon as possible based on court availability, it can take up to 3 days not including weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Canton City Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Canton City Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Canton City Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 330-649-5800. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Canton City Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Stark County?

What happens during booking in Stark County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Stark County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Canton City Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Canton City Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Stark County and other Ohio and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Canton City Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 330-649-5800 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Canton City Jail booking process take?

How long does the Canton City Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Canton City Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Canton City Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Canton City Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Canton City Jail, 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 330-649-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Stark County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Canton City Jail Inmate Search

The Canton City Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Canton City Jail 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 Stark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,720 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Canton City Jail

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Police in Canton, Ohio, are focused on preventing crimes in addition to resolving them, and to be responsive to the needs of their community. Not only are they responsible for the safety of the community and the patrolling of the area, but they also run the Canton City Jail. This is a smaller facility that hold those who are awaiting trial, those who are on trial at the time, and those with short sentences. Any sentence that is over a year is most likely to be transferred to another facility that is larger and has more resources. This includes violent offenders and those who are found guilty of serious crimes. Only adults are housed at this jail, while juveniles under 18 are sent to the local juvenile facility. An online inmate search provides information on who is being detained in this facility, if they are awaiting trail or have been found guilty, and when they are expected to be released. During their incarceration mail is received and sent, outgoing phone calls are allowed, and visitation is encouraged for those who are remaining for a longer period of time. ICSolutions hosts the visits and they must be scheduled at icsolutions.com in advance. Visiting hours are Tuesday throug Friday with morning hours of 8am to 11am and afternoon visits of 12pm to 4pm.

Jail (Main): 330-649-5800

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Canton City Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Canton City Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Canton City Jail typically includes the following steps:

Verifying identity.
Taking a mugshot.
Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
DNA collection, if required.
Conducting a thorough search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 330-649-5800.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Canton City Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Stark County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Canton City Jail in Dayton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 330-649-5800 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
A licensed bail bondsman in Stark County can assist with payment.
Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral.

For more information on the bail process in Stark County, Ohio, visit the Canton City Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Canton City Jail? What is the Schedule?

Canton City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

221 3rd Street SW
Dayton, OH 44702
330-649-5800

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 330-649-5800 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 330-649-5800 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Canton City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Canton City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Canton City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Canton City Jail, and what can I send them?

Canton City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Canton City Jail 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 Canton City Jail 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:
221 3rd Street SW
Dayton, OH 44702

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
221 3rd Street SW
Dayton, OH 44702

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 Canton City Jail 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 Canton City Jail 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:
221 3rd Street SW
Dayton, OH 44702

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Canton City Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Canton City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Canton City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Canton City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-649-5800 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in Stark County

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

Stark County County Jails

Stark County Jail

Stark County City Jails

Canton City Jail

Stark County Juvenile Facilities

Louis Tobin Attention Center Stark County Juvenile Attention Center

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Canton City Jail

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Canton City Jail Information

How does the booking process work at Canton City Jail?

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Stark County?

Canton City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Canton City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Stark County

Canton City Jail

Search for an Inmate in Stark County

Canton City Jail Information

How does the booking process work at Canton City Jail?

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Stark County?

Canton City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Canton City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Stark County

Inmate SearchStark County & City of Dayton

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