Warren County Jail Roster Search
The Warren County jail roster shows all inmates held at the Warren County Jail in Lebanon, Ohio. This is one of the faster-growing counties in the state and the jail stays busy. You can search the roster online through the sheriff's office to find current inmates, their charges, and bond amounts. The sheriff runs the jail on Silver Street in Lebanon and keeps the roster updated throughout the day. If you want to check on someone in custody or just need booking information, there are several tools you can use to search Warren County jail records quickly.
Warren County Overview
Warren County Inmate Roster
The Warren County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 318 E. Silver Street in Lebanon, OH 45036. The jail can hold about 250 inmates. Staff work around the clock to handle bookings, housing, and releases. Every arrest in Warren County goes through this facility. When someone gets booked, they show up on the roster with their name, charges, bond amount, and booking date.
You can search the Warren County jail roster on the Warren County Sheriff's Office website. The online system lets you look up inmates by name. Each result shows booking details and charges. This is a free service. Under ORC §149.43, jail records in Ohio are public. You don't have to give a reason for your search. The sheriff has to provide access within a fair amount of time.
You can also call the jail at 513-695-1280 for questions about a specific person or to check on an inmate's status.
| Facility | Warren County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 E. Silver Street Lebanon, OH 45036 |
| Phone | 513-695-1280 |
| Hours | 24/7 Operations |
| Website | warrencountyohio.gov/sheriff |
Search Warren County Jail Records
The Warren County government site links to the sheriff's department and jail services. Below is the Warren County government page where you can navigate to jail roster information.
From the main county site, click through to the sheriff's section for the online inmate roster. The site also has links to the clerk of courts and other departments that handle public records in Warren County.
If the local site is down or you need to search beyond county records, the ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Ohio.gov offender search portal is a good backup. State tools track prison inmates though, not people in the county jail. For county-level bookings, the local roster is always the best source.
Note: Warren County is different from the city of Warren, which is in Trumbull County.
Ohio Law and Warren County Jail Records
Ohio's public records act is broad. ORC §149.43 requires government agencies to share records with anyone who asks. Jail rosters are included. The Warren County Sheriff cannot ask why you want the records. They have to respond in a reasonable time. If they refuse, the Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page explains how to get help.
Victims of crime get special protections. ORC §2930.16 lets victims sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The VINE system handles these notifications statewide. It covers releases, transfers, and escapes. You can sign up for phone, email, or text alerts at no cost. This works for both the Warren County Jail and state prisons.
Once someone moves to state prison, ORC §5120.66 controls their records. For federal cases, the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator is your tool.
Court Records in Warren County
The Warren County Common Pleas Court handles felony cases. The Lebanon Municipal Court covers most misdemeanor cases. Both courts send defendants to the same jail in Lebanon. Court records and the jail roster connect to give the full picture of any case.
Bond hearings happen at the court. The judge decides if someone stays on the roster or gets released on bail. The clerk of courts keeps all criminal filings and can provide copies. Warren County is a busy court system given the county's large population. The Ohio State Bar Association can help you find a lawyer in the area if you need legal help.
Warren County Jail Services
The Warren County Jail runs programs for people on the roster. These include educational classes, substance abuse counseling, and religious services. Medical and mental health care come through contracted providers. The jail operates 24/7 with professional corrections staff.
Video visitation is available for family and friends. You need to schedule visits ahead of time and follow the rules. Commissary lets inmates buy snacks and personal care items using deposited funds. Call the jail at 513-695-1280 to learn about setting up visits or adding money to an inmate account. Staff can walk you through every step of the process.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Warren County. Each one keeps its own jail roster.
Cities in Warren County
Lebanon is the county seat. Warren County includes parts of several communities. Mason, Springboro, and Franklin are some of the larger cities and towns. All arrests in the county go through the Warren County Jail in Lebanon.