Mercer County Jail Roster

The Mercer County jail roster is kept by the sheriff's office in Celina, Ohio. It lists everyone currently in custody at the county jail with their booking details, charges, and bond status. You can search for inmates by contacting the Mercer County Sheriff's Office by phone or in person. The roster updates regularly as new arrests come in and inmates get released. This page explains how to find someone on the Mercer County jail roster and what other search tools are available at the state and federal level.

Mercer County Sheriff's Office Jail

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 4835 St. Rt. 29 in Celina, OH 45822. The facility holds about 60 inmates. All arrests in Mercer County go through this jail. City police, state patrol, and sheriff's deputies book everyone into the same place. The roster reflects the current jail population and gets updated as people come in or leave.

You can call (419) 586-7724 to check on someone. Give staff a name and they will tell you if that person is in custody. They can also share bond amounts and court dates. Walk-in requests are another option. Visit the sheriff's office during normal business hours and ask to see the current jail roster. Under ORC §149.43, these are public records. The sheriff has to share them when someone asks.

Each entry on the Mercer County jail roster shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. The jail processes intake, classification, housing, and releases. Medical services come through contracted providers, and visitation hours are available by calling ahead.

Note: Commissary services let inmates buy approved items through deposited funds at the Mercer County jail.

Search Mercer County Jail Records

The Mercer County government website provides links to county offices, courts, and the sheriff's department. You can find contact details and resources for searching records from the main county portal.

From the county site you can reach the clerk of courts, prosecutor, and other departments. Criminal case files connected to jail time are maintained by the clerk. These include indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. If you need more than the jail roster listing itself, the clerk has the full case history for each criminal case filed in Mercer County.

Calling the sheriff's office is often the fastest way to get current jail roster data in Mercer County. The jail is small enough that staff can pull up any inmate's record quickly. The sheriff's website at mercercountyohio.org/sheriff may also have some information available online.

State Resources for Mercer County Inmates

The Mercer County jail holds people on local charges. If someone gets convicted and sentenced to state prison, they transfer to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. These are different systems. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates only and will not show anyone at the Mercer County jail. State inmates are tracked under ORC §5120.66.

For alerts about custody changes, VINE sends free notifications when an inmate leaves custody or gets transferred. Sign up for calls, texts, or emails. This service works for both county jail and state prison inmates. Victims have this right under ORC §2930.16.

The Ohio.gov offender search links to the ODRC database. For federal inmates at Bureau of Prisons facilities, use the BOP inmate locator.

Mercer County Jail Roster Public Access

Jail records are public in Ohio. ORC §149.43 gives everyone the right to request them without stating a reason. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office must respond promptly during regular hours. You can ask in person, by phone, or by written request through the mail.

If the office denies your request or delays it, file a complaint through the Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page. The AG mediates between requesters and public offices. Bond information, release dates, and court case records are public too. The Mercer County Clerk of Courts holds criminal case files with dockets, hearing dates, and sentencing orders.

The Ohio State Bar Association runs a referral service if you need a criminal defense attorney in western Ohio. Legal aid groups may provide free help depending on your income level.

Mercer County Jail Operations

The Mercer County jail runs all day and night. Corrections staff work every shift. Inmates receive meals, medical care through contracted healthcare providers, and access to legal materials. The facility at 4835 St. Rt. 29 handles intake processing, classification, housing, and release operations for the entire county.

Visitation hours are available by calling the jail. You need to be on the approved list and bring valid ID. Commissary services let inmates buy approved items with deposited funds. The jail handles bookings from all law enforcement in the county. City police, state patrol, and the sheriff all bring arrests to this one facility. Municipal court warrants and Common Pleas Court cases both go through the same jail. Every arrest in Mercer County ends up on the same roster, no matter which agency or court is involved. The facility holds about 60 inmates, making it manageable enough that staff can quickly handle inquiries about anyone in custody.

Nearby Counties

Mercer County shares borders with these counties. Each runs its own jail and keeps a separate roster.