Tuscarawas County Jail Roster
The Tuscarawas County jail roster shows all inmates held at the county jail in New Philadelphia, Ohio. You can search by name to find booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. The sheriff's office runs the jail and updates the roster as people get booked in or released. Tuscarawas County is in east-central Ohio and the jail handles all local arrests from across the county. Whether you need to check on someone or just want to see who is in custody, the roster is the place to start. Online and phone options make it easy to get the info you need fast.
Tuscarawas County Overview
Tuscarawas County Inmate Search
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and maintains the roster. The facility is at 2295 Reiser Avenue SE in New Philadelphia, OH 44663. It can hold about 150 inmates. Staff process intake, classify inmates, and handle releases around the clock. Every booking goes on the roster with the person's name, charges, and bond details.
To look up the Tuscarawas County jail roster, you can contact the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office directly. The office may provide roster information online or by phone at 330-343-0031. Under ORC §149.43, jail records in Ohio are public records. You have the right to ask for this info. The sheriff must respond in a reasonable time. You don't need to explain why you want the records.
The sheriff also provides law enforcement for the whole county and handles courthouse security.
| Facility | Tuscarawas County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 2295 Reiser Avenue SE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 |
| Phone | 330-343-0031 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
| Website | tuscsheriff.org |
Jail Roster Search Options
If the local site does not have what you need, state tools can fill in the gaps. The ODRC Offender Search lets you look up state prison inmates. It won't show people still in the county jail, but it tracks anyone who moved to a state facility from Tuscarawas County. The Ohio.gov offender search portal can point you toward the right database depending on what you need.
The state search portal below helps you find inmates across Ohio's corrections system. People who have left the Tuscarawas County Jail for state prison will show up here.
Results show current location, sentence length, and release dates. This tool is free and open to anyone.
For victim notifications, the VINE system sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can sign up for phone, email, or text alerts at no cost. This works for both county jails and state prisons across Ohio. Registration takes just a few minutes and covers all Ohio facilities.
Ohio Law and Tuscarawas Jail Records
Public records law in Ohio is clear. ORC §149.43 says government records are open unless a specific exemption applies. Jail rosters are not exempt. You can request them in person, by mail, or sometimes online. The Tuscarawas County Sheriff has to give you access without asking why you want it.
Crime victims get extra protections. Under ORC §2930.16, victims can sign up for alerts when an inmate gets released, transferred, or escapes. The VINE program handles this statewide. Once someone goes to state prison, ORC §5120.66 covers how inmate records are kept and shared. The Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page has more info on your rights.
Note: You can file a complaint if a records request gets denied without a valid reason.
Tuscarawas County Court Records
The Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court handles felony cases. The New Philadelphia Municipal Court covers misdemeanor cases. Both courts send people to the same jail. Court records and the jail roster connect to give a complete view of each case. Bond hearings happen at the court, and the judge decides if someone stays on the roster or gets out.
The clerk of courts keeps all criminal case files. You can ask for copies of court records through the clerk's office. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator handles that. The Ohio State Bar Association can help you find a lawyer in Tuscarawas County if you need legal advice about a case or a records request.
Tuscarawas County Jail Services
The jail offers medical and mental health care through contracted providers. Visitation hours are set by the jail, and you should call ahead to check the schedule. Commissary lets inmates buy snacks and personal items with funds in their account. The jail also provides programs like substance abuse help and educational classes for people on the roster.
Call 330-343-0031 for questions about visiting, adding funds, or any other jail services. Staff can walk you through how to set things up.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Tuscarawas County. Each has its own jail and roster.
Cities in Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia is the county seat. Dover is the other main city. All arrests in Tuscarawas County go through the county jail regardless of where in the county they happen.