The Wood County Jail is a 224 bed jail in the city of Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. It is currently undergoing an expansion which will bring the total number of beds to 300 by September of 2024. Mainly it is to add beds for female inmates and expand their medical facility to deal with the massive drug withdrawal issues of inmates that are brought in. There is more information about the Wood County Jail and its expansion in the 'About Us' section below.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions and commissary purchases.
Phone: 419-354-7744
Physical Address:
1960 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wood 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 419-354-7744 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Wood County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio. Wood County also provides information on their Court Dockets online, as well as fugitives that have warrants for their arrest in Woods County, and a list of each day's arrests.
Wood County Jail Inmate Search
The Wood County Jail maintains an average of 224 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wood 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 Wood County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,440 offenders.
The following charts of Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County Jail, a 224 bed medium to maximum security facility, is located at 1960 East Gypsy Lane in Bowling Green Ohio.
The Wood County Jail was first occupied in 1990, replacing the previous jail that was in use since 1901. The jail had 20 cells; two sections of ten cells each. The Sheriff and his family occupied half of the building. In fact, the previous jail, located right next to the Wood County Courthouse, was completely renovated at the turn of the century and is now occupied by the Wood County Law Library and Wood County Records Center.
Half of the inmates that are housed in the Wood County Jail on any given day are awaiting trial. The other half are sentenced and either doing their time of one year or less or awaiting transport to state prison for more lengthy sentences. The jail puts an enormous amount of effort into medical care, mental health support and various programming. The jail is a satellite location of the Wood County Library, has a GED program, AA, NA, Anger Management and other helpful counseling. The Wood County Jail is the only jail in Ohio to consistently pass the Ohio State Corrections inspection 100% of the time with a 100% score.
Wood County Jail Expansion
In 2022 Wood County began an expansion of the jail. The plan is to increase the rated capacity to just under 300 beds. The main reason for the expansion is to create additional minimum, medium and maximum security beds for females, as well as more maximum security cells for males. The cost to the county will be $29 million and should be completed by September of 2024.They are adding 4 more cells for the medical clinic, more beds for detoxification, a larger booking area, and doubling the holding cells in the intake area from 5 cells to 10.
Inmate Search
You call the jail 24 hours a day by phoning 419-354-7744. Staff can confirm an inmate is in custody, tell you their bond, and if they know, the anticipated release date. But that's all. However if you want to know information about the various inmate services and communication methods you can sign up with, they will answer all your questions.
Wood County has an online Inmate Search lookup website, that also lists recent arrests, those with arrest warrants and most wanted fugitives. The inmate search tool allows the public to view mugshots, criminal charges, bond, and lots of personal information and characteristics.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Wood County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 419-354-7744.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wood County Jail 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 Wood County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 419-354-7744.
Once booked at Wood County Jail in Bowling Green, 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 419-354-7744.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Wood County, Ohio, visit the Wood County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wood County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1960 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-354-7744
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
MONDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Wood County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 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 Wood County Jail?
1960 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-354-7744
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
MONDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:20PM |
SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 11:30AM 3:30PM - 4:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wood County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Wood County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Wood County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wood County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wood 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 Wood 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 #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
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 Wood 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 Wood 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 #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
For inmates receiving mail in the Wood 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 Wood County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wood County Jail
1960 E. Gypsy Ln Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
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 Wood County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wood County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Wood 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 Wood County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wood County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Wood County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Wood County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Wood County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Wood County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wood County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-354-7744 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Wood County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wood County?
This facility, known as "Wood County Jail" is also known as Wood County Jail & Justice Center, Wood County Jail & Justice Center, Ohio, Wood.