Find Middletown Jail Roster
The Middletown jail roster is kept by the Butler County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Hamilton. Middletown does not operate a city jail. All arrests by the Middletown Division of Police go to the Butler County Jail for booking and holding. About 50,000 people live in Middletown, in the southwest part of the state between Dayton and Cincinnati. You can search the jail roster online to see who is in custody. The roster shows names, charges, booking dates, and bond information. If someone got arrested in Middletown, start with the Butler County jail roster to check their status.
Middletown Overview
Butler County Jail Roster
Middletown is in Butler County. The sheriff's office runs the county jail in Hamilton, the county seat. All Middletown arrests end up there. There is no holding facility in the city for longer stays. When police bring someone in, the person gets booked at the Butler County Jail. Staff log their name, charges, and bond on the jail roster.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has an online jail roster. You search by name and see who is currently in custody. The tool shows booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. It is free. Under ORC §149.43, booking records are public in Ohio. You can look up anyone without giving a reason. The roster updates as new people come in and as releases happen throughout the day. The Butler County Jail handles inmates from Middletown, Hamilton, Fairfield, and all other cities in the county.
The Middletown Division of Police is at 1 Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042. You can call 513-425-7766 for non-emergency matters. The Records Section handles police report requests.
| Facility | Butler County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, OH (Butler County) |
| Police Phone | 513-425-7766 (Middletown PD) |
| Police Address | 1 Donham Plaza Middletown, OH 45042 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
Search Middletown Jail Records
Go to the Butler County Sheriff's website for the jail roster. Type in a name. See who is there. Each result has booking info, charges, and bond. This covers everyone in custody at the county jail, not just Middletown arrests.
State databases handle a different set of records. The ODRC Offender Search is for state prison inmates. People sitting at the Butler County Jail will not show up there. The Ohio.gov offender search portal links to the right tools depending on what you need. If someone has been sentenced and moved to a state facility, the ODRC database picks them up. For county-level bookings, stick with the local jail roster.
The Middletown Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases from the city. Court records give you case details, hearing dates, and outcomes. Felony cases go through the Butler County Common Pleas Court in Hamilton. Both courts work with the sheriff for transport and scheduling. The Middletown Police Records Section can provide police reports on arrests made in the city.
Middletown Jail Roster Resources
The Middletown City Government website connects you with city services and departments. Below is a screenshot of the city's main page.
The city site does not host the jail roster itself. It has contact info for the police division and links to other city services. For the jail roster, go through the Butler County Sheriff's system.
Public Records Law and Middletown
Jail records are public in Ohio. Plain and simple. Under ORC §149.43, booking records, arrest reports, and inmate info are all accessible to the public. You can ask the Butler County Sheriff or the Middletown Police for these records. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page covers the process in detail. If you get turned down, the AG can help.
Middletown is between Dayton and Cincinnati. People sometimes get confused about which county handles what. Middletown is in Butler County, so its jail roster goes through the Butler County Sheriff. Nearby Hamilton is also in Butler County. Both cities feed into the same jail roster. If you are not sure where someone is, checking the Butler County roster is your best single step.
Note: Police reports and jail records come from different offices, so you may need to make separate requests.
Inmate Alerts for Middletown
Victims can use VINE to track inmates. Free to sign up. You get alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. Under ORC §2930.16, Ohio victims have the right to these notifications. VINE covers the Butler County Jail and all state prisons in Ohio.
If someone transfers to state prison after sentencing, the ODRC Offender Search tracks them under ORC §5120.66. Federal inmates are tracked through the Bureau of Prisons locator. The Ohio State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for anyone who needs legal help with a case.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Middletown in southwest Ohio. Each sends arrests to a county jail.
Butler County Jail Roster
Middletown is in Butler County. All city arrests go to the Butler County Jail in Hamilton. Visit the county page for more details on the jail roster and sheriff's office.