Access Morgan County 24 Hour Booking
Morgan County 24 hour booking records are held at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville. Morgan County does not run its own jail. Instead, it shares a regional facility with Athens, Hocking, Perry, and Vinton Counties. The jail at 16677 Riverside Drive has space for 226 inmates from all five counties. You can check the public roster to see who is in custody. This page covers how to find Morgan County booking records, how the regional jail works, and what state tools are available. Call the jail at 740-753-4060 or the Sheriff's Office for questions.
Morgan County Overview
Morgan County and the Regional Jail
The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail opened in April 1998. It is managed by the judges, sheriffs, and commissioners from the five participating counties. The facility sits at 16677 Riverside Drive in Nelsonville, OH 45764. It holds adults charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes from Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties. The fax number is 740-753-2644. The public inmate roster shows inmates from all five counties. Each entry lists the arrest location and arresting agency so you can tell which county the booking came from.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is in McConnelsville at 37 East Main Street. It sits in an annex of the Morgan County Courthouse. Sheriff James R. Fisher leads a team of 28 people. That includes 9 full time deputies, 2 supervisors, 12 dispatchers, 1 jail administrator, and 2 records clerks. The office covers 421 square miles and serves about 13,532 residents. Deputies patrol over 915 miles of state, county, and township highways.
How to Look Up Morgan County Booking Data
The regional jail maintains a public inmate roster that covers all five counties. The roster shows each inmate's name, mugshot, charges, and bond info. It also notes the arrest location and the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. This lets you filter for Morgan County bookings even though the roster includes inmates from other counties.
For phone inquiries, call the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail at 740-753-4060. Staff can confirm if someone from Morgan County is in custody and share basic booking details. You can also contact the Morgan County Sheriff's Office directly. They coordinate all detention services with the regional jail. Written records requests go through the Sheriff's Office at 37 East Main Street in McConnelsville.
Booking records are public under Ohio Revised Code 149.43. You can ask for them without giving a reason. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per document plus the per page fee. The agency must respond within a reasonable time frame.
Morgan County 24 Hour Booking Record Fields
A booking record from the regional jail contains standard data. The personal section has the full name, date of birth, physical description, and a mugshot. Arrest details show the date, time, and arresting agency. Charges are listed with bond amounts. If a release date exists, it shows up in the record. The jail assigns a booking number to each entry for tracking.
The 2021 violent crime rate for Morgan County was 34 per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. That gives some context for the type of cases that move through the system. Most of the records involve misdemeanor and felony charges that local law enforcement brings in. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to reducing crime through community partnerships and building trust.
Visitation at the Regional Jail
Each inmate at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail gets one 30 minute in person visit per week. Remote video visits are unlimited per week and run through the Securus Tech website. The in person schedule is:
- Friday: Minimum security only, 12pm to 4:25pm
- Saturday: 12pm to 4:25pm and 5pm to 10pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 4:25pm and 5pm to 10pm
Mail goes to: Inmate Name, Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, 16677 Riverside Drive, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Inmates can get letters, photos, and cards. All mail is opened and searched. Commissary funds can be added on site with money orders or cash in the lobby, or online through the Access Corrections website.
Statewide Tools for Morgan County Records
VINELink tracks inmates in the regional jail system. Register for free and get alerts when a Morgan County inmate's custody status changes. The system covers releases, transfers, and schedule changes. Call 1-800-770-0192 and select Ohio for phone lookups. VINELink works across 48 states.
The Ohio DRC Offender Search shows state prison inmates. If someone from Morgan County was convicted and sent to a state facility, this tool will show their location, sentence, and parole data. You can also use the Ohio Offender Search for similar info. For formal background checks, the Ohio BCI runs fingerprint based searches at WebCheck locations. Fees are $30 to $50.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office website is pictured below.
The Sheriff's site links to the regional jail and provides contact info for records requests.
Morgan County Public Records Law
Ohio's public records law gives you the right to see booking data. The Ohio Sunshine Laws Manual lays out the rules. Booking records, jail rosters, and arrest reports all count as public records. Exemptions exist for Social Security numbers, medical files, juvenile records, and certain investigative data. You do not need to explain why you want the records. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the specific legal basis. The Ohio Attorney General mediates disputes when they come up.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Morgan County. Several share the same regional jail facility.