Find Vinton County Jail Roster
The Vinton County jail roster tracks inmates held at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail in The Plains, Ohio. Vinton County does not run its own jail. Instead, it shares the SEORJ facility with Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Jackson, Morgan, and Perry counties. The jail roster shows who is in custody from any of these seven counties. If you need to find someone arrested in Vinton County, the regional jail roster is the place to check. You can search through the sheriff's office or call the facility for the most current list of inmates.
Vinton County Overview
Vinton County Jail Roster Lookup
The Vinton County Sheriff's Office is at 108 W. Main Street in McArthur, OH 45651. You can reach the sheriff at 740-596-5242. All arrests in Vinton County go to the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail, also known as SEORJ. That facility sits at 69 N. Plains Road in The Plains, OH 45780. The SEORJ phone number is 740-797-1821. Seven counties share this jail, which can hold about 200 inmates at a time.
The jail roster for Vinton County inmates is available through the Vinton County Sheriff's Office or the regional jail. Since SEORJ serves multiple counties, the roster may show inmates from all seven participating counties. Under ORC §149.43, these records are public in Ohio. You can ask for them without explaining why. The sheriff handles transport between SEORJ and Vinton County courts for hearings.
| Facility | Southeast Ohio Regional Jail (SEORJ) |
|---|---|
| SEORJ Address | 69 N. Plains Road The Plains, OH 45780 |
| SEORJ Phone | 740-797-1821 |
| Sheriff Phone | 740-596-5242 |
| Sheriff Office | 108 W. Main Street McArthur, OH 45651 |
| Website | vintoncounty.gov/sheriff |
SEORJ Regional Jail Roster
The Southeast Ohio Regional Jail is one of several multi-county jails in Ohio. Vinton County shares this facility with Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Jackson, Morgan, and Perry counties. Each county splits the costs based on how much they use the jail. The roster covers inmates from all seven counties in one system.
SEORJ provides video visitation for inmates. Commissary services come through third-party vendors. Medical, mental health, and educational programs are also available at the facility. The regional approach lets smaller counties like Vinton get better services than they could provide on their own. It also means more staff and better facilities than a small county jail would have.
When you search the SEORJ roster, you might see people from any of the participating counties. Filter by name to find someone specific from Vinton County. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates if someone has left the regional jail for a state facility.
Note: The SEORJ roster includes inmates from all seven participating counties, not just Vinton County.
Vinton County Inmate Search Tools
Beyond the regional jail roster, state tools give you more search options. The Ohio.gov offender search portal points you to the right database. The ODRC search works for state prison inmates only. For people still at SEORJ, contact the regional jail directly.
Below is the Ohio VINE victim notification system where you can sign up for inmate alerts.
The VINE system is free and sends alerts when an inmate gets released, transferred, or escapes. Under ORC §2930.16, crime victims have the right to these notifications. It works for inmates at SEORJ and across Ohio's corrections system.
Ohio Law and Vinton County Records
ORC §149.43 is the main public records law in Ohio. It says government records, including jail rosters, are open to the public. You don't need a reason to ask for them. The Vinton County Sheriff or SEORJ must respond in a fair time. If your request gets denied, the Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page explains how to file a complaint.
State prison records fall under ORC §5120.66. The Bureau of Prisons inmate locator handles federal inmates. If you need a lawyer in the Vinton County area, the Ohio State Bar Association has a referral service that can connect you with someone who handles public records or criminal cases.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Vinton County. Several also use the SEORJ regional jail.
Cities in Vinton County
McArthur is the county seat. Vinton County is one of the least populated counties in Ohio. All arrests go through the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail in The Plains. Other small communities include Hamden and Zaleski.