Crawford County Jail Roster Search
The Crawford County jail roster contains information on all inmates at the county jail in Bucyrus, Ohio. You can search for people in custody by name to find their charges, bond amount, and booking date. Crawford County is a rural county in north-central Ohio. The sheriff runs the jail on Northwest Court Street and keeps the roster up to date as bookings and releases happen. Looking up someone on the roster is straightforward. You can call the jail, visit in person, or use available online tools. The jail is small but handles all arrests in the county, from felony cases to minor charges.
Crawford County Overview
Crawford County Jail Roster Lookup
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office manages the jail at 182 Northwest Court Street in Bucyrus, OH 44820. The facility can hold about 70 inmates. That makes it one of the smaller jails in the state, but it covers all of Crawford County. Staff process bookings, classify inmates, and handle releases every day. Call 419-562-7906 to check on the jail roster or ask about someone in custody.
Under ORC §149.43, the jail roster is a public record in Ohio. You can ask to see it at any time. The sheriff's office must give you the information. If they have an online tool, you can use it from home. If not, a quick phone call works. The jail takes inmates from all courts in Crawford County, so the roster reflects arrests from across the county.
Medical care at the jail comes from contracted healthcare providers. The facility runs around the clock.
| Facility | Crawford County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 Northwest Court Street Bucyrus, OH 44820 |
| Phone | 419-562-7906 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
Find Crawford County Inmates Online
If you do not find someone on the Crawford County jail roster, they may have been released or sent to state prison. The ODRC Offender Search covers all state prison inmates in Ohio. It is set up under ORC §5120.66. You can search by name and see where a person is held, their charges, and projected release date. This tool does not track county jail inmates.
The Ohio.gov offender search portal can point you to the right database. For live alerts about an inmate's status, use VINE. It covers Crawford County and every other county in Ohio. You register for free and pick how you want to be notified. VINE will tell you when the person is released, transferred, or if there is an escape.
Below is the ODRC Offender Search page where you can look up state prison inmates.
This is the go-to tool for finding people in Ohio state prisons. For county jail info in Crawford County, contact the sheriff directly.
Records Access in Crawford County
Ohio's public records law gives you the right to see jail roster data. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page lays out how this works. If a records request is turned down, you can file a complaint. The AG's office will look into it. Crime victims also have rights under ORC §2930.16 to get alerts about inmate custody changes through VINE.
The Ohio State Bar Association can help you find a lawyer in the Crawford County area. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons locator is the right place to search. Each system keeps its own records, so you may need to check more than one database.
Note: The jail roster is separate from court records, which are kept by the Clerk of Courts.
Crawford County Jail Operations
The Crawford County Jail provides basic services for people on the roster. Inmates go through intake and classification when they arrive. Housing is based on security needs. Commissary is available so inmates can buy personal items. Visitation details are available by calling 419-562-7906.
The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for all of Crawford County in addition to running the jail. Deputies patrol the county, serve court papers, and provide security at the courthouse. All of these duties connect back to the jail roster since arrests lead to bookings. The county is home to Bucyrus, Galion, and Crestline, and all police departments in the county bring their arrests here.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County borders these Ohio counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and jail roster.
Cities in Crawford County
Crawford County includes Bucyrus, Galion, and Crestline. All arrests in the county go through the Crawford County Jail. None of these cities run their own jail facilities. The sheriff's office is the central booking point for the entire county.