Located in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, the Wayne County Jail is a 60-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 330-287-5770.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Wayne County Jail at 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Phone: 330-287-5770
Physical Address:
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wayne County 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 330-287-5770 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Wayne County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio. You can also look up court dockets to see if someone has a warrant for their arrest.
Wayne County Jail Inmate Search
The Wayne County Jail maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wayne County 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 Wayne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 offenders.
The following charts of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Wayne County Jail is part of the Justice Center and houses all of the recently arrested individuals for the county. People remain in custody here as they await trial, while they are in their trial, and may serve a short sentence in this facility.
While incarcerated in Wayne County Jail visits are allowed and even encouraged but must be booked in advance. Visits are completed via a video system either from the facility or from home. An account must be created in advance to access the booking system and picture identification is necessary.
During a visit only medications that are prescription and in their original bottles will be accepted and no other items may be taken to the inmates or dropped off for them.
Visits are permitted during the hours of Saturday and Sunday 9-11:30 am, 1-4:30pm, and 6-1opm. Two visits are allowed each week, and they are each 20 minutes in length.
Money may be added to their commissary account to allow purchase of needed items. Inmates are also allowed to make outgoing phone calls but are unable to accept incoming calls.
Mail is accepted by inmates after being checked for contraband or inappropriate content, and they may send letters out through the postal service.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Wayne County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Wayne County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 330-287-5770.
Once someone is booked at Wayne County Jail in Wooster after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 330-287-5770 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Wayne County, Ohio, see the Wayne County Jail Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail? What is the Schedule?
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Wayne County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Wayne County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 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 Wayne County Jail?
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00-11:30AM 1:00-4:30PM 6:00-10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail?
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 Wayne County Jail 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 Wayne County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Wayne County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Wayne County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
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 Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
For inmates receiving mail in the Wayne County Jail 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 Wayne County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
201 West North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
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 Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail, 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 Wayne County Jail.
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 Wayne County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Wayne County Jail'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 Wayne County Jail 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 Wayne County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Wayne County inmate, do the following:
Wayne County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Wayne County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Wayne County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Wayne County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Wayne County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wayne County Jail 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:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Wayne County follow these instructions:
For all Wayne County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 330-287-5770 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Wayne County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wayne County?
This facility, known as "Wayne County Jail" is also known as Wayne County Jail , Wayne County Jail , Ohio, Wayne.