Youngstown Jail Roster
The Youngstown jail roster tracks all people booked into the Mahoning County Jail after an arrest in the city. Youngstown does not run its own jail. All arrests made by the Youngstown Police Department go to the county facility on Boardman Street for processing. You can search the jail roster online through the sheriff's office or use state tools to check on someone in custody. The roster shows names, charges, and bond details. About 60,000 people live in Youngstown, and it is the largest city in Mahoning County. If you need to find someone who was picked up in the city, the county jail roster is where you look first.
Youngstown Overview
Mahoning County Jail Roster
Youngstown sits in Mahoning County, and the sheriff's office runs the only jail in the county. There is no city jail in Youngstown. When police make an arrest, the person goes to the Mahoning County Jail at 1105 E. Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44502. The jail can hold about 250 inmates at a time. Staff handle intake around the clock, so bookings happen day and night. Each new booking goes on the jail roster with the person's name, charges, and bond info.
The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office posts jail roster data on their site. You can look up who is in custody right now. The search tool is free and pulls from the same records jail staff use. Under ORC §149.43, jail records are public in Ohio. That gives you the right to see them. The roster gets updated as new bookings come in and as people bond out or get released.
The Youngstown Police Department works with the sheriff for all jail operations. Police headquarters is at 116 W. Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503. You can reach them at 330-743-9101 for non-emergency calls. For questions about someone in jail, call the jail line at 330-480-4900.
| Facility | Mahoning County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1105 E. Boardman Street Youngstown, OH 44502 |
| Phone | 330-480-4900 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
| Website | mahoningcountyoh.gov/sheriff |
Search the Youngstown Jail Roster
Start with the Mahoning County Sheriff's site. The online jail roster shows current inmates with booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. You search by name. Results come up fast. This is the best way to check if someone is in custody after a Youngstown arrest.
If the local site is down, try state tools. The ODRC Offender Search tracks people in state prison. It does not show county jail inmates. For county bookings, stick with the sheriff's site or call. The Ohio.gov offender search portal can point you to the right database. Keep in mind that state and county systems are separate. A person held at the Mahoning County Jail will not show up in the state prison search.
You can also visit the Youngstown City Government site at youngstownohio.gov for general city services and police contact info. The Youngstown Police Records Division handles requests for police reports and arrest records. These are separate from the jail roster but can give you more details on an arrest.
Note: The jail roster changes often as new bookings and releases happen throughout the day.
Youngstown Jail Roster Resources
The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations for Youngstown. Below is a look at the sheriff's page where you can search the jail roster.
The site lets you pull up inmate names and view booking details. Results include the date someone was booked, what charges they face, and bond amounts. This is a public resource.
The Youngstown City Government website provides general city and police information. Below is a screenshot of the city's main page.
While the city site does not host the jail roster itself, it has contact info for the police department and links to city services. Use it to reach the Records Division for police reports.
Public Records and Youngstown Arrests
Ohio's public records law covers jail rosters. Under ORC §149.43, you can ask for booking records, arrest reports, and inmate info. The Mahoning County Sheriff must respond to your request in a reasonable time. You do not have to give a reason for asking. The law is clear. Public records are public.
The Youngstown Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases from the city. Court records are separate from jail records. If you want case details like hearing dates or outcomes, check with the court clerk. For felony cases, the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has those records. Both courts work with the sheriff for transport and scheduling. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page explains your rights if a records request gets denied.
Victim Alerts for Youngstown Inmates
Crime victims in Ohio can track an inmate's status through VINE. This free tool sends alerts by phone, email, or text when someone gets released, transferred, or moved. Under ORC §2930.16, victims have the right to know when an inmate's custody status changes. Sign up on the VINE site and enter the person's name. The system covers both county jails and state prisons in Ohio.
If the person has moved to state prison, the ODRC Offender Search tracks them under ORC §5120.66. That tool shows location, projected release dates, and parole info. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. The Ohio State Bar Association can help you find a lawyer if you need legal advice about a case.
Note: VINE alerts are free, but you must sign up for each person you want to track.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Youngstown. Each one sends arrests to a county jail in their area.
Mahoning County Jail Roster
Youngstown is in Mahoning County. All arrests in the city go through the Mahoning County Jail. For more info on the county jail roster and sheriff's office, visit the county page.