Montgomery County Inmate Search
A Montgomery County, inmate search is a service that allows the public to look up information about individuals who have been incarcerated or are currently detained in Montgomery County. An inmate search typically provides inquirers with details such as the inmate's full name, booking date, charges filed against them, bail amount (if applicable), court dates, and mugshot.
Inmate searches offer a convenient way for family members and friends to know where their loved ones are incarcerated, their current status, and the expected release dates. It also allows for transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system.
Under the Ohio Revised Code, Montgomery County Public Records, including county inmate records, are public records. Interested members of the public may contact the record custodian to inspect and obtain copies of inmate records unless they are deemed confidential or exempt from public disclosure.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Montgomery County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the 2022 incarceration statistics provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, a total of 18,319 arrests leading to incarceration in Montgomery County Jail were made in 2022. From the overall detentions, an average of 444 individuals were categorized as felons, and 168 were classified under misdemeanors. The average stay in custody was 20.52 days for felony offenses and 5.89 days for misdemeanor offenses.
Felony crimes for which persons were arrested and detained are crimes against persons, such as assault, murder, kidnapping, and robbery. At the same time, misdemeanor offenses include petty theft, disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, trespass, resisting arrest, and vehicle code violations.
Montgomery County Prison System
The County Sheriff's Department is responsible for maintaining law and order, which includes operating and managing some of the county's jails and correctional facilities. There are several jails and correctional facilities in Montgomery County, with each serving a distinct purpose within the system:
- Montgomery County Jail: The Montgomery County Jail is an incarceration center for individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer to other facilities, as well as inmates with shorter sentences. It is operated by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
- Dayton Correctional Institution: This medium-security prison focuses on inmate rehabilitation. It offers vocational and educational programs to equip inmates with essential skills to facilitate their successful reintegration into society. This facility is managed by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
- Montgomery Education and Pre-release Center: The Montgomery Education and Pre-release Center is also managed and operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC). As part of the state's correctional system, ODRC oversees this facility's management, programming, and operations.
- Montgomery County Juvenile Court Detention Center: This facility is designed to provide temporary detention for juveniles awaiting trials or further placement. It is under the jurisdiction of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court.
- West Carrollton City Jail: The West Carrollton City Jail is a smaller holding facility operated by the local police department. It serves as a temporary detention center for individuals arrested within the jurisdiction of West Carrollton.
- Kettering City Jail: This jail provides short-term detention for individuals arrested within the limits of Kettering City, and it is managed and operated by the Kettering Police Department.
- Huber Heights City Jail: Operated by the Huber Heights Police Department, the Huber Heights City Jail is a local holding facility. It serves as a temporary detention center for individuals arrested within the city.
- Vandalia City Jail: Operated by the Vandalia Police Department, this is another local holding facility serving temporary detention for criminals and offenders arrested within the city.
Generally, Montgomery County jails are short-term facilities where inmates await trial or sentencing for a crime or serve relatively short-term sentences. In contrast, its correctional facilities (or prisons) are longer-term facilities where inmates serve prison sentences, usually of a year or more, for their crimes.
How to Find an Inmate in Montgomery County
Inquiries about inmates detained in Montgomery County should be made to the County Sheriff's Office at (937) 225-4357. Requesting persons can retrieve information on inmates held by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and information on individuals in custody at city jails.
Alternatively, an individual can make public records requests to the public records department or search the 'inmates in custody' portal provided by the Sheriff's Office to find an inmate's location and other details. However, inquirers must provide the inmate's full name, date of birth, date of arrest, or booking number to obtain inmate information.
How Does a Montgomery County Inmate Search Work?
The Ohio Public Records Act allows the dissemination of inmate information to members of the public in Montgomery County, unless in cases or situations where inmate information is exempt from public disclosure by law. To this end, an inmate search could reveal the information below about an inmate.
- An inmate's full name
- Sex and age
- Mugshot
- Date of birth
- Booking number
- Physical characteristics, including hair color, eye color, height, weight, and race
- Bail amount (if applicable)
- Court dates
- Release information, including dates, times, and reasons.
- Arrest Information (personal information, arresting agency, location of arrest, reason for arrest, arresting officer details, charges filed, booking information)
- Court case Information (Case number, case type, filing date, case description, court names and jurisdiction, case status, hearing dates).
Where to Find a Montgomery County Inmate Locator
The Montgomery County Inmate Locator is accessible from the county sheriff's website. To use it, an inquirer must search for an inmate in the county jail system and have their first and last names.
In addition, one can use the Public Inmate locator the Ohio Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides. This tool provides information about inmates within state prisons in Montgomery County. For instance, the public Inmate Search tool allows searches for inmates at the Dayton Correctional Institution, located in Dayton, Montgomery County.
Similarly, if an inmate is in Montgomery FPC, a federal minimum-security prison overseen by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), individuals can use the BOP's Inmate Locator to retrieve the inmate's details, such as arrest information, court case information, physical description, mugshot, and others.
Alternatively, individuals can use inmate search tools provided by third-party websites to find inmate records in Montgomery County. These sites typically require an inmate's first or last name and jurisdiction to search effectively. While some third-party sites may offer this service for free, others, especially those with robust records, charge a fee to access inmate records. This fee can differ between sites.
How to Send Money to a Montgomery County Inmate
To send money to an inmate in Montgomery County, start by identifying the facility where the inmate is housed. Different facilities might have other procedures for receiving funds. Next, review the accepted methods for sending money, including online payments, money orders, cashier's checks, and in-person deposits if allowed.
For instance, to send money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, money can be deposited in two ways:
- Direct in-person deposit of money through the automated kiosk in the Jail Lobby that is available 24/7.
- By mailing the funds to the inmates in the care of the jail.
Money orders must be sent to the following address:
Montgomery County Jail
INMATE NAME - ID NUMBER
330 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Accepted forms of payment include Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and Cash. Personal checks are not accepted. Individuals who have further questions about the inmate deposit process can call (937) 225-4160.
How to Visit a Montgomery County Inmate
Inmates serving sentences in Montgomery County jails and correctional facilities are allowed visits from loved ones and friends. Inmates confined in Montgomery County Jail, for instance, are permitted one visit per week with a maximum of three people, including children. The visitation week begins on Monday and runs through Sunday.
All visitors must sign in for visitation at least fifteen minutes before any of the visitation hours they choose to be visiting with a valid means of identification. All visitors must dress decently. A parent or legal guardian must accompany juveniles who are visiting an inmate. Swimsuits, see-through tops, and the like are not allowed. All visitors must also not enter the visitation area with any prohibited item.
How to Send Jail Mail in Montgomery County
Inmates incarcerated in the Montgomery County Jail System can receive mail. Below are the mailing instructions for family, friends, and members of the public who wish to send mail to an inmate.
All inmate postal mail must be sent to the following address:
Smart Communications-Montgomery County Jail
INMATE NAME-ID NUMBER
605 North High Street, #303
Columbus, OH 43215
All legal Mail and Money Orders must be sent to:
Montgomery County Jail
INMATE NAME-ID NUMBER
330 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
- All mail must adhere to the facility's inmate mail rules. Mail without the inmate ID number and name will be returned to the sender.
- Items other than legal correspondence from a lawyer or court are considered contraband and cannot be sent to an inmate by mail. Such items include books, magazines, parcels, newspapers, photocopied items, or any package (not deemed correspondence from an attorney).
- Books are only allowed when they are mailed directly from the publisher to the inmate and contain the inmate's Name and ID number, and such books must not contain excessively violent, pornographic, or obscene images or content.
Montgomery County Jails and Prisons
The following are the names, contact information, and addresses of the jail and prison facilities in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Montgomery County Jail
330 W 2nd Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Booking: (937) 225-4034
Inmate Information: (937) 225-4160
Dayton Correctional Institution
4104 Germantown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45417
Phone: (937) 236-1322, (937) 263-0060
Montgomery Education and Pre-release Center
901 South Gettysburg Avenue
P.O. Box 17399
Dayton, OH, 45418
Phone: (937) 262-9853
Montgomery County Juvenile Court Detention Center
380 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 496-7908
Admin: (937) 496-7324
Director: (937) 496-7324
Monday Correctional Institute
1951 S Gettysburg Avenue
Dayton, OH 45417
Phone: (937) 496-7300
Montgomery County Center for Adolescent Services
333 Access Road
New Lebanon, OH 45345
Director: (937) 952-1801
Admin: (937) 952-1801
To obtain current city jail information (like names, addresses, and contact numbers) in Montgomery County, it is best to visit the website of each city police department in Montgomery County. For example, individuals can obtain information about Kettering City Jail on the Kettering City Police Department's website.
