Belmont County 24 Hour Booking Records
Belmont County 24 hour booking records are posted online through the Sheriff's Office in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The county runs a 144 bed jail that processes thousands of inmates each year. You can search the public roster to find current inmates, view their charges, and check bond amounts without needing a login. This page covers how the Belmont County booking system works, where to find jail data, and how to request records under Ohio public records law. The jail at 68137 Hammond Road handles about 4,260 bookings per year.
Belmont County Overview
Belmont County Jail Operations
The Belmont County Jail is a full service facility authorized under Section 341 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Sheriff serves as the keeper of the county jail. The facility holds up to 120 male prisoners and 24 female prisoners at any given time. On an average day, about 213 inmates are housed county wide. Chief Deputy of Jail Administration Stanley Galownia runs day to day operations with Jail Lieutenant Jarrett Weeks, four shift sergeants, four shift corporals, and 24 full time corrections officers.
The jail handles every type of criminal case. People awaiting trial, those already sentenced, inmates waiting for transfer to state prison, fugitives, and probation or parole violators all come through this facility. Medical care includes nine nurses and a physician on call around the clock. Serious medical emergencies go to the local hospital. The jail also provides services for police departments across the county and federal agencies that need to hold people in the area.
How to Search Belmont County Booking Records
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office jail page is the best starting point for 24 hour booking searches. The site links to the current roster and gives details about how the jail runs. From there, the Belmont County Sheriff's main website has a jail roster section where you can browse or search for specific inmates.
The roster shows booking numbers, full names, charges, court assignments, disposition status, and total bail for each person in custody. Charge descriptions get specific. You might see entries like drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, or DUI. The court column shows which division has the case. For example, Northern Division Court handles cases from certain parts of the county. The system updates regularly as new bookings come in and people get released.
The Belmont County Sheriff's Office jail information page is shown below.
This is the main page for finding current jail roster data and facility details in Belmont County.
Belmont County 24 Hour Booking Data
Each booking entry has several data points. The record shows the person's full name along with demographic details. Charges appear with court info so you can tell which court will handle the case. Bond amounts are listed for each charge. Disposition tells you the person's current legal status. Some people are sentenced. Others are pretrial. The booking number is the unique ID for that specific intake event.
Mugshots may also be part of the roster. If you need to identify someone visually, the booking photo is tied to their file. The roster is meant to reflect who is in custody right now. Once someone gets released, their entry comes off the current list. If you need older records, you would have to contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mail and Visitation in Belmont County
To write to an inmate, send mail to their full name, c/o Belmont County Sheriff's Office, 68137 Hammond Road, Saint Clairsville, Ohio 43950. As of August 2021, the facility uses TextBehind as its mail management system. All mail gets sent to TextBehind, which processes it electronically and forwards it to the jail during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Your letter must include your full first and last name (no initials), a complete return address, the inmate's full name, their Jail ID Number, and the words "Belmont County Jail" written out in full with no abbreviations.
In person visits are limited to one 30 minute session per week. These happen on Thursdays and Sundays. You need to make an appointment by phone up to 3 days ahead. Remote video visits are available through IC Solutions, with up to 2 video visits allowed per day for a fee.
Public Records and Belmont County Warrants
Sheriff David M. Lucas heads the Belmont County Sheriff's Office at 68137 Hammond Rd, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. The office handles public records requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or electronically. Under Ohio Revised Code 149.43, agencies must provide public records promptly. Copies are $0.05 per page.
The office is organized into 8 divisions: civil processes, criminal investigations, dive team, mounted patrol, road patrol, special deputies, special operations, and training. Warrant info is available through the Warrants Division online or by phone. The Sheriff's website also maintains a Most Wanted list for fugitives with active warrants. County Recorder Jason A. Garczyk handles property records at 101 Main Street, Courthouse, Saint Clairsville, phone 740-699-2140.
State Level Booking Search Tools
The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers inmates who have moved from the Belmont County Jail to state prison after conviction. You can search by name or filter by county of commitment. The VINELink system lets you track custody changes for any inmate and get alerts by text, email, or phone when something changes. Both are free. The Ohio BCI runs formal background checks through its WebCheck program for $30 to $50.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Belmont and each has its own jail roster and booking record system.