Mansfield Jail Roster
The Mansfield jail roster is managed by the Richland County Sheriff's Office at the county jail on East Second Street. Mansfield is the county seat of Richland County, with about 46,000 residents. The city does not operate its own jail. All arrests made by the Mansfield Police Division go to the Richland County Jail. You can look up the jail roster online to check who is in custody. It shows names, charges, bond amounts, and booking info. Whether you want to find a family member or check public records after an arrest in Mansfield, the county jail roster is where to start.
Mansfield Overview
Richland County Jail Roster
Mansfield sits in Richland County, in the north-central part of Ohio. The Richland County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 73 E. Second Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. The facility can hold about 250 inmates. Because Mansfield is the county seat, the jail is right in the city. Staff handle bookings around the clock. When the Mansfield Police Division brings someone in, the jail logs them on the roster with their name, charges, and bond.
You can search the Richland County jail roster online through the sheriff's website. The search tool is free. It shows current inmates with booking details, charges, and bond amounts. Under ORC §149.43, jail records are public in Ohio. Anyone can look them up. The roster gets updated throughout the day as people are booked in and released. The sheriff's office also takes phone calls about inmates if you prefer to ask directly.
| Facility | Richland County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 E. Second Street Mansfield, OH 44902 |
| Police Phone | 419-755-9720 (Mansfield PD) |
| Police Address | 30 N. Diamond Street Mansfield, OH 44902 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
Search Mansfield Jail Records Online
Start with the Richland County Sheriff's website for the jail roster. Search by name. You get results fast. Each listing has the person's booking date, charges, and bond. This is the best tool for checking on someone after an arrest in Mansfield.
If the person is not at the county jail, they may have moved to state prison. The ODRC Offender Search covers state inmates. It does not include county jail bookings. The Ohio.gov offender search portal can help you find the right database. State and county systems are separate. A person serving time at a state prison will not show up on the county jail roster, and someone at the Richland County Jail will not appear in the state prison search.
The Mansfield Police Division handles police report requests through their Records Bureau. The police station is at 30 N. Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902. Call 419-755-9720 for non-emergency questions. The Mansfield Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases from the city.
Note: The Richland County Jail roster only shows current inmates, not people who have already been released.
Mansfield Jail Roster Resources
The Mansfield Police Division website provides department info and contact details. Below is a screenshot of their page.
Use this page to reach the Records Bureau for police reports. The jail roster itself is on the Richland County Sheriff's website.
The Mansfield City Government site covers all city services and departments. Below is a look at the main page.
The city site has links to the police division, courts, and other local services. It is a good starting point for finding the right contact.
Mansfield Arrest Records and Ohio Law
Ohio's public records law gives you the right to jail roster data. Under ORC §149.43, booking records, arrest reports, and inmate info are all public. You can ask the Richland County Sheriff or the Mansfield Police for these records. No reason needed. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page explains what to do if a request gets denied.
The Mansfield Municipal Court handles local misdemeanor cases. The Richland County Common Pleas Court handles felonies. Court records are separate from jail records but can fill in details about a case. Between the jail roster, police reports, and court records, you can piece together a complete picture of any Mansfield arrest.
Victim Notification for Mansfield
Crime victims can track inmates with VINE. It is free. Register and get alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate gets released or transferred. Ohio law guarantees this right under ORC §2930.16. VINE covers the Richland County Jail and all state prisons in Ohio.
If someone goes to state prison, the ODRC Offender Search tracks them under ORC §5120.66. The Bureau of Prisons locator covers federal inmates. Need a lawyer? The Ohio State Bar Association has a referral service.
Note: VINE is free to use, but you need to register for each person you want to track.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Mansfield. Each one sends arrests to a county jail in their area.
Richland County Jail Roster
Mansfield is the county seat of Richland County. All city arrests go through the Richland County Jail. Visit the county page for more on the jail roster and sheriff's office.