Search Springfield Jail Roster
The Springfield jail roster is kept by the Clark County Sheriff's Office at their facility on 4th and Columbia Streets. Springfield is the county seat of Clark County, with about 58,000 residents. The city does not have its own jail. When the Springfield Police Division makes an arrest, the person goes to the Clark County Jail for booking. You can search the jail roster online to find out who is in custody. The roster lists names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. If you are trying to find someone picked up in Springfield, start with the county jail roster or call the sheriff's office for help.
Springfield Overview
Clark County Jail Roster for Springfield
Springfield sits at the heart of Clark County. The Clark County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains the roster for all arrests in the county. The facility at 4th and Columbia Streets in Springfield, OH 45502 can hold about 300 inmates. It handles intake, housing, and releases every day of the week. When Springfield Police bring someone in, that person gets booked and added to the roster right away.
You can search the Clark County jail roster through the Clark County Sheriff's Office website. The online tool is free. It shows who is in custody with their booking photo, charges, and bond amount. This is the same data jail staff see on their end. Ohio law makes these records public. Under ORC §149.43, anyone can ask for booking records and get them without giving a reason. The jail roster updates throughout the day as new bookings and releases happen.
Call the jail at 937-328-2560 if you need info on a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and provide bond details over the phone.
| Facility | Clark County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 4th & Columbia Streets Springfield, OH 45502 |
| Phone | 937-328-2560 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
| Website | clarkcountyohio.gov/sheriff |
Springfield Police and Jail Roster
The Springfield Police Division is based at 130 N. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH 45502. The department handles law enforcement in the city. You can call them at 937-324-7700 for non-emergency matters. The Records Section takes requests for police reports and arrest records. These are separate from the jail roster but fill in the details on why someone was picked up.
Springfield Police coordinates with the Clark County Sheriff on every arrest. Once an officer makes an arrest, the person goes straight to the county jail. There is no holding cell at the police station for longer stays. The booking process at the jail creates the roster entry. That entry stays until the person bonds out, gets released, or moves to another facility. If you want the police report for a Springfield arrest, contact the Records Section at the police department. For jail status, go through the sheriff's office.
The Springfield Police Division website has contact info and general resources. The Springfield Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases from the city, while the Clark County Common Pleas Court takes felonies.
Springfield Jail Roster Search Tools
The Springfield Police Division provides arrest and records info through their website. Below is a look at the police division page.
Use this site to reach the Records Section for police reports. For the actual jail roster, you need the sheriff's site.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps the roster updated. Below is their page where you can start a search.
Search by name to see if someone is in custody. Bond amounts and charges show up with each result.
The Springfield City Government site covers all city departments and services.
This is the main city page. It has links to all departments, including the police division.
Public Records Law in Springfield
Ohio treats jail records as public. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page lays out your rights. If the sheriff or police deny a records request, you can file a complaint with the AG. Most requests go through without trouble. You ask, they provide. Simple as that.
State tools can help too. The ODRC Offender Search shows people in state prison, not county jail. The Ohio.gov offender search links to the right databases. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons locator is what you need. Keep in mind these state and federal tools do not cover local jail bookings in Clark County.
Inmate Alerts for Springfield Arrests
Victims can track inmates through VINE. It is free. Sign up and get alerts when someone's custody status changes. The system sends notices by phone, email, or text. Under ORC §2930.16, crime victims in Ohio have the right to these updates. VINE works for both county jails and state prisons.
If someone moves from the Clark County Jail to state prison, the ODRC database picks them up under ORC §5120.66. That shows location and projected release dates. The Ohio State Bar Association can connect you with a lawyer if you need legal advice on a case in Springfield.
Note: Video visitation is available at the Clark County Jail. Contact the facility for scheduling details.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Springfield. Each one processes arrests through a county jail.
Clark County Jail Roster
Springfield is the county seat of Clark County. All city arrests go to the Clark County Jail for processing. Visit the county page for more on the jail roster and sheriff's office.