Medina County 24 Hour Booking Records
Medina County 24 hour booking data is kept by the Sheriff's Office and posted on their online inmate search tool. The jail at 555 Independence Drive in Medina holds up to 256 people and logs one of the highest jail use rates in Ohio. You can look up who is in custody right now by name, race, sex, or booking date. This page covers how to access Medina County booking records, what each record shows, and the tools you can use to track inmates. The automated info line at 330-764-3628 also takes calls around the clock for quick status checks.
Medina County Overview
Medina County Sheriff's Office Jail
The Medina County Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility built in 1997. It sits at 555 Independence Drive in Medina, Ohio 44256. The jail has a bed count of 256 and the county has the highest jail incarceration rate in Ohio. That is a big number. At any point, over 200 inmates may be in custody with more than 1,400 pretrial detainees in the system. The facility is run by Lieutenant Dean Lesak, who serves as Jail Administrator. You can reach him at dlesak@ohmedinaco.org or call the jail at 330-725-0028 for general questions. The fax line is 330-764-8113.
Sheriff Grice leads the office with core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The Sheriff's Office is split into multiple parts including Corrections, Patrol, Investigations, and Administrative Services. Rebecca Byrne heads the Administrative Services division and can be reached at 330-764-8631. The office takes a proactive approach to public safety and keeps strong ties with county agencies and community groups.
How to Search Medina County Booking Records
The fastest way to check Medina County 24 hour booking data is through the Medina County Sheriff's Office website. The home page has a search tool right on it. Click the inmate search link, type in a last name, and the system pulls up matches. Results show custody status, booking date, charges, bond info, next court date, and expected release date. You can also filter by race, sex, release date, arrest date, or the agency that holds the inmate. No login is needed. The data is free to view.
Phone checks work too. Call 330-725-0028 and ask for the booking or records department. Give them a full name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and share basic case data over the phone. For automated updates at any hour, dial the Automated Inmate Information System at 330-764-3628. That line runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you want formal copies of records, send a request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division at 555 Independence Drive. Written requests get a response within about 10 business days. You can also show up in person during regular business hours to view records on site.
Medina County 24 Hour Booking Record Details
Each booking record in Medina County holds a set of standard data. The file starts with the person's full legal name and any aliases. It lists date of birth, gender, race, height, weight, and marks like scars or tattoos. A mugshot is taken at intake and tied to the file. Fingerprints are also part of the record. The last known address goes on file too.
On the custody side, the record logs the booking date and time, arresting agency, housing assignment, classification level, and any disciplinary actions. Charge details show up with warrant info, bond type, bond amount, and the court with jurisdiction. If a release date has been set, it shows in the record. For sentenced inmates, the expected release date appears. All of this is public under Ohio law, with some exceptions. Social Security numbers, medical records, mental health files, victim data, informant details, and juvenile records stay sealed.
Medina County Booking and Ohio Law
Booking records in Medina County are public. Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43 says public records must be shared when asked for. That includes jail rosters and basic booking data. You do not need to say why you want the records. A written request is smart but not required. Agencies must respond in a reasonable time frame and let you look at records during normal hours.
Copies cost $0.05 per page for standard sizes. Certified copies run $1.00 per document plus the page fee. If a request is denied, the office has to cite the specific law that backs the exemption. The Ohio Sunshine Laws Manual spells out these rules in full. The Ohio Attorney General can mediate if there is a dispute about access to records.
Tracking Inmates in Medina County
VINELink gives you a free way to track any inmate held in the Medina County jail. Sign up, search by name or booking number, and register for alerts. The system will send you a text, email, or phone call when the person's custody status changes. That covers releases, transfers, and court date updates. VINELink works across 48 states and more than 2,900 facilities. You can also call 1-800-770-0192, select Ohio, and enter the inmate's name to get status info by phone.
For state prison inmates, use the Ohio DRC Offender Search. This tool tracks people in state facilities, not county jails. You can filter by county of commitment to see Medina County cases. The Ohio Offender Search is another state tool that shows similar data for people who left the county system and moved into state custody.
Medina County Jail Services and Mail
Mail to inmates in Medina County goes through a third party provider. Securus Digital scans all letters and sends digital copies to inmates through kiosks or tablets. The mail address is: Inmate Name and ID Number, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Medina, OH, BOX 1103, Lebanon, MO 65536. All mail gets opened and checked for contraband before processing.
Money for commissary accounts can be added three ways:
- At the kiosk in the jail lobby
- By phone at 1-866-232-1899
- Online through the GTL Financial Services website using facility number 244252
Visitation hours depend on the housing unit. Call the jail at 330-725-0028 to find out the schedule for a specific inmate.
Background Checks in Medina County
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation handles formal background checks that go deeper than a jail roster search. BCI uses fingerprints and pulls data from law enforcement agencies across Ohio. Results show arrests, charges, convictions, and dispositions. Fees run between $30 and $50. WebCheck locations process these requests. The Medina County Sheriff's Office may act as a WebCheck site for local residents.
The Medina County Sheriff's Office main page is shown below for quick reference.
This is the starting point for most Medina County booking searches online.
Nearby Counties
If you need booking records from counties near Medina, each one runs its own jail roster and 24 hour booking system.