Find Mahoning County 24 Hour Booking
Mahoning County 24 hour booking records are searchable through the Sheriff's Office public inmate info system in Youngstown. The jail sits on 54 acres and ranks as the 28th largest in the nation with an average daily population of 685 inmates. The online search tool shows active inmates, recent bookings, and recent releases all in one place. This page explains how to use the system, what data you can pull, and how state resources add to what the county provides for booking record searches.
Mahoning County Overview
Mahoning County Jail and Booking
The Mahoning County Jail is in Youngstown at 110 Fifth Avenue. Sheriff Jerry Greene leads the department. The jail is nationally accredited and serves as the only detention facility in the county. Every law enforcement agency in Mahoning County sends its arrestees here. That includes the Youngstown Police Department, Boardman Police, Campbell Police, and the U.S. Marshal Service.
With 685 inmates on an average day, the facility runs at a high volume. The county covers 425 square miles with 16 cities and a population of about 228,683. Jail Administration can be reached at 330-480-4920. General info goes through 330-480-5000. The MCSO Administration line is 330-480-5020.
24 Hour Booking Search for Mahoning County
The Public Inmate Info system is the main search tool. You need at least one search term to start. Type a name and the results show active and recently active inmates. Click on a name to see the full profile. Each profile has the Inmate ID, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency, and release date if applicable.
The system has built-in report buttons. You can pull lists of recent bookings or recent releases without typing any search terms. Recent bookings show same-day arrests, so the data is close to real time. The total population count shows at the top of the results. You can sort results and change how many inmates show per page.
Booking numbers follow a date format. A number like 20250411008 means the booking happened on April 11, 2025. That makes it easy to figure out when someone came in just by looking at the number. Each inmate also gets a unique Inmate ID for long-term tracking.
Mahoning County Booking Record Details
Each booking record in the Mahoning County system shows the full name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency, and release date. The arresting agency field is useful because it tells you who made the arrest. You might see Mahoning County Sheriff's Office, Youngstown Police Department, Boardman Police, Campbell Police, or even federal agencies like ICE and the U.S. Marshal Service.
Release dates show up when someone has been let go. A blank release date means the person is still in custody. The system tracks both active inmates and people who were recently released, so you can see the full cycle from booking to discharge.
Note: All records are public under Ohio Revised Code 149.43, but medical data and Social Security numbers are redacted.
Mahoning County 24 Hour Booking and State Databases
The Ohio DRC Offender Search tracks people from Mahoning County who went to state prison. You can search by name or filter by county of commitment. Results include the inmate's current facility, sentence, and parole board hearing dates. This is separate from the county jail roster. The county system shows pre-trial detainees and short-sentence inmates. The state system shows those in prison.
The Ohio offender search portal provides statewide inmate data.
Filter by Mahoning County to see local commitments to state prisons.
VINELink sends you alerts when someone's custody status changes. It works for Mahoning County and 48 other states. Sign up free and pick the person to track. You get calls, texts, or emails about releases and transfers. The BCI background check system uses fingerprints for deeper criminal history searches. Fees run $30 to $50 through WebCheck locations across Ohio.
Ohio Public Records Law and Mahoning County
Under Ohio's Sunshine Laws, booking records are public. You can ask for them in person, by phone, or in writing. No reason is needed. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 plus page fees. The Sheriff's Office must respond in a reasonable time. Denials need a legal citation.
Exempt records include juvenile files, confidential investigatory records, and medical info. The Ohio Attorney General mediates disputes if an agency refuses a valid request. This service is free and usually resolves issues without court action.
Cities in Mahoning County
Youngstown is the county seat. All city arrests in Mahoning County are processed at the county jail on Fifth Avenue.
Nearby Counties
Mahoning County borders these counties, each with its own jail and booking system.