Clark County 24 Hour Booking Lookup
Clark County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Springfield, Ohio. The county jail at 120 N. Fountain Avenue processes a high volume of bookings each year from this mid-size county of about 134,000 people. You can search the public roster to find current inmates, view their charges, and check bond amounts. This page covers how to use Clark County booking tools, request records, and understand what data is available through the Sheriff's Office and state level search systems.
Clark County Overview
Clark County Jail Operations
The Clark County Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility in Springfield. It houses both adults and juveniles who are awaiting trial, serving sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. Jail Administrator Michael A. Young can be reached at 937-521-2069. The main jail phone is 937-521-2080 and runs 24 hours a day. Sheriff Deb Burchett leads the overall operation from 120 North Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502.
The Sheriff's Office is organized into 6 divisions: administration, civil, criminal investigations, jail and court services, uniform patrol, and professional standards. Clark County covers 403 square miles with a population of 134,083 across 15 cities. The 2021 violent crime rate was 485 per 100,000 people according to the UCR Program. That gives you a sense of the kind of volume the jail deals with on a regular basis.
How to Search Clark County Booking Records
There are several ways to find 24 hour booking data in Clark County. The public roster is the most direct option. It lists inmates alphabetically with names, mugshots, arrest dates, booking numbers, charges, bond amounts, and next court dates. You can look up anyone currently in custody. The roster updates regularly throughout the day.
You can also call the jail at 937-521-2080 any time, day or night. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. Another option is VINELink, a national system that covers 48 states and 2,900 facilities. It provides automated alerts about custody changes. For state prison inmates, use the Ohio DRC Offender Search. If you need old jail records, send a written request to: Clark County Sheriff, Att: Jail Records, 120 N. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH 45502.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office website is shown below.
This is the main site for accessing jail information and public records in Clark County.
Clark County 24 Hour Booking Record Details
Each booking entry in Clark County shows standard information. The record includes the person's full name, arrest date, booking number, and a mugshot. Charges are listed individually with bond amounts for each one. The next court date tells you when the case will go before a judge. For people with multiple charges, each charge gets its own line in the record.
The Sheriff's Office also keeps a Most Wanted list on its website. It shows fugitive names, dates of birth, charges, warrant dates, and last known addresses. Active warrant data is posted through the Warrants Division. These are separate from the jail roster but give you another view of who law enforcement is looking for in Clark County.
Mail and Visitation Rules
Clark County Jail only accepts white prepaid postage postcards. No envelopes or letters are allowed. That is a stricter mail policy than many Ohio jails. Commissary items can be ordered through Access Securepak with an account. Funds go on inmate accounts through lobby kiosks or the Access Corrections website. You need the inmate's ID number to deposit money online.
Visitation is by video only, with one 30 minute session per week. You have to schedule at least 24 hours in advance. Adult visit hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm. Juvenile visits are Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 2:30 pm and 8 pm to 8:30 pm. All visits go through the video system.
State Level Booking Tools for Clark County
The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. If someone from Clark County was convicted and transferred to a state facility, this is the tool you need. You can filter by county of commitment. Results show sentence details, facility locations, and parole eligibility. The Ohio Offender Search is another entry point for the same database. Neither one includes county jail inmates. For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons has its own locator tool.
Public Records Requests in Clark County
Records requests can be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office between 8 am and 4 pm, by fax at 937-325-8321, or by phone at 937-521-2063. The office email is sheriff@clarkcountyohio.gov. Under Ohio Revised Code 149.43, booking records are public. Copies cost $0.05 per page. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The Clark County Recorder's Office handles property records. Recorder Nancy Pence is at 31 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45501, phone 937-521-1705.
For formal background checks, the Ohio BCI runs the statewide criminal history system. These cost $30 to $50 through WebCheck locations. Results include arrests, charges, convictions, and final case outcomes from law enforcement agencies across Ohio. BCI data does not cover federal arrests or out of state convictions.
Cities in Clark County
Springfield is the county seat and the largest city in Clark County. It has its own page with more local booking details.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clark and maintain their own jail and booking record systems.