Muskingum County 24 Hour Booking
Muskingum County 24 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office in Zanesville, Ohio. The county jail at 1840 East Pike maintains a public roster that gets updated daily. You can search online or call the Records Division to check who is in custody. Captain David Suciu runs the jail. Each booking record shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. This page breaks down the search tools available for Muskingum County, what data each record contains, and how Ohio law supports your right to view these records. Call 740-455-7133 for jail inquiries.
Muskingum County Overview
Muskingum County Jail in Zanesville
The Muskingum County Jail is a minimum to maximum security facility at 1840 East Pike in Zanesville, OH 43701. It holds both female and male adult offenders charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes. That includes people serving sentences, those waiting for trial, and inmates being held for transfer to state or federal prison. Captain David Suciu is the Jail Administrator. You can reach him at 740-455-7133 ext 6158.
All correctional officers at the Muskingum County Jail go through training in crisis intervention, strategic inmate management, first aid, and cultural diversity. The jail keeps a most wanted list on the Sheriff's Office website. It shows fugitive names, mugshots, identifying features, and the reason each person is wanted. The Warrants Division handles tips from the public about fugitive locations.
How to Search Muskingum County Booking Records
The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office runs an online search tool. The public inmate roster updates daily with names, booking numbers, booking dates, and identifying features. For charges, mugshots, or other details beyond the basic roster, you need to contact the jail at 740-455-7133. The Records Division also takes calls at 740-452-3637 for more detailed information.
In person visits to the Records Division work too. The office is at 1840 East Pike in Zanesville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Written records requests can be mailed to the same address. Expect a response within 5 to 10 business days for written requests. The system tracks comprehensive data for each inmate. Records begin at booking with demographic collection, photos, fingerprints, and charge info. They get updated throughout incarceration for housing changes, disciplinary actions, and program participation.
Muskingum County 24 Hour Booking Record Contents
Each Muskingum County booking record holds a detailed set of information. Identifying data includes the full name, date of birth, age, gender, race, height, weight, marks like tattoos or scars, mugshot, and an ID number. Custody data covers the booking date and time, arresting agency, housing assignment, classification level, disciplinary records, and visitation logs.
Charge information shows current charges, warrants, and case numbers. Bond and bail details list the type, amount, and status. Court information includes the jurisdiction, assigned judge, and upcoming court dates. Release information rounds out the file. All of this data is public under Ohio Revised Code 149.43 with exemptions for Social Security numbers, medical and mental health records, juvenile data, security related info, and victim details. Records are kept per Ohio Administrative Code 5120:1-8 which sets minimum jail standards.
Muskingum County Jail Services
Visitation at the Muskingum County Jail runs through a video monitoring system. You can visit onsite or offsite. An ICSolutions account is required for scheduling. Each inmate gets 1 onsite visit and 1 offsite visit per week. Contact the jail for specific scheduling details.
Mail goes to: Inmate Name, Booking Number, Muskingum County Jail, 1840 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701. All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. Commissary funds can be added at the lobby kiosk or online through the AccessCorrections website. You need the inmate's full first and last name to deposit money online. The jail does not accept money through the mail.
State Level Resources for Muskingum County
VINELink tracks Muskingum County inmates for free. Register and search by name to get alerts when custody status changes. The system works across 48 states and over 2,900 facilities. It sends notifications by text, email, or phone. This is useful if you need to know when someone gets released or transferred.
The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. People from Muskingum County who were convicted and sent to a state facility show up in this tool. Search by name or county of commitment. Results include sentence data, parole info, and current location. The Ohio Offender Search provides another path to the same data.
The Ohio Offender Search page is a statewide tool that tracks Muskingum County inmates transferred to state prisons.
Use this tool when someone is no longer in the county jail system and may be in state custody.
Background Checks and Public Records
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs formal background checks through its statewide database. BCI uses fingerprints to pull data from Ohio law enforcement agencies. Results show arrests, charges, convictions, and dispositions. Fees are $30 to $50. WebCheck locations handle the submissions. The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office may serve as a local WebCheck site for residents.
The Ohio Sunshine Laws Manual explains how public records requests work. Standard copies are $0.05 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per document plus per page fees. Agencies must respond in a reasonable time. Denials must include the legal basis for withholding records.
Nearby Counties
Neighboring counties each have their own jail roster and 24 hour booking search tools.