Inmate Search 🔍 | Ross County Jail

Ross County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Ross, OH. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Ross County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Ross County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

28 North Paint Street
Chilicothe, Ohio 45601

County

Ross County

Phone Number

740-773-1187

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

Website

www.rosssheriff.com

Fax Number

740-773-1248

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Ross County Jail?

Ross County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Ross County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Chilicothe police department at 740-773-1187 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Ross County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Ohio inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Ohio.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Ross County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 740-773-1187.

Ross County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.