Search Richland County 24 Hour Booking
Richland County 24 hour booking records are managed by the sheriff's office at the jail in Mansfield. The facility processes close to 10,000 people each year, making it one of the busier jails in north-central Ohio. You can look up current inmates through the county's online Who's In Jail page or call 419-774-5678 for automated inmate information at any hour. Booking data includes names, charges, mugshots, and bond amounts. This page covers how to search Richland County booking records and where to find the data you need.
Richland County Overview
Richland County Booking Records
The Richland County Jail sits at 73 East Second Street in Mansfield. It has a rated capacity of 266 inmates and operates as a minimum to maximum security facility. About 9,848 people are processed each year. That breaks down to roughly 7,332 males and 2,516 females. The Richland County Who's In Jail page is the main tool for checking current inmates and 24 hour booking data. Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon runs the office from 597 Park Avenue East.
All booking records are public under Ohio Revised Code ยง 149.43. When someone is booked, staff record their name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. A mugshot is taken during intake. The data goes into the jail management system and can be viewed by the public. The auto attendant phone system at 419-774-5678 provides automated inmate info around the clock.
The City of Mansfield has combined its inmate housing with Richland County. All city inmates are held at the county jail. So if someone is arrested by Mansfield Police, they show up on the same roster as county arrests.
How to Look Up 24 Hour Booking Data
Start with the sheriff's office website. The Who's In Jail page shows everyone in custody. For phone inquiries, call the main jail number. Visitation scheduling requires calling 419-774-3281 between 8 am and 8 pm on weekdays. No walk-ins for scheduling.
For state prison records, the ODRC Offender Search covers inmates in Ohio's state system. County jail inmates are not listed there. The VINELink notification system is another option. It sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can sign up for email, text, or phone notifications. This is useful if you need to track a release or transfer from the Richland County Jail.
The Mansfield Police Department records division is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm. Reach them at 419-755-9770 for police report requests. Court case searches go through the Mansfield Clerk of Court by name, case number, citation number, or driver's license number.
Note: Visitation hours run Monday through Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 8 am to 9 pm.
Richland County 24 Hour Booking Intake
The booking process runs all day and night. Staff start intake right when someone is brought in. A mugshot is taken. Fingerprints are collected. Medical screening checks for health concerns. The jail uses a SecurPass Body Scanner during intake to catch contraband. Personal property is logged and stored until release. Charges are entered into the system along with bond amounts. Each person gets assigned to a housing unit based on classification.
Jail Administrator Captain Christopher Blunk oversees daily operations. Assistant Jail Administrator Lieutenant James Myers handles day-to-day management. The average stay is about 17 days. Inmates sentenced to county jail can remain up to two years.
Jail Programs and Inmate Services
Richland County Jail offers programs for inmates including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Bible Study, and an In-house Addiction Recovery Program known as IARP. The facility transitioned to TextBehind mail management in June 2021. All physical mail now gets photocopied for security. Digital mail goes to a processing center in Lebanon, Missouri.
Commissary funds can be deposited at the visitation lobby kiosk, online through AccessCorrections, or by mail with money orders. Inmates get one thirty-minute visit per week. Visits must be scheduled up to 3 days in advance by calling the jail. Video visitation is available through ICSolutions and requires 24-hour advance scheduling for both on-site and remote visits.
Richland County Public Records Access
Ohio's Public Records Act covers all booking data. Request records in person, by phone, or in writing at the sheriff's office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per document plus the page fee.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database. BCI background checks pull arrest, charge, and conviction data from Ohio agencies. WebCheck locations process fingerprint-based checks. Fees typically range from $30 to $50 depending on the reason for the check.
The screenshot below shows the Ohio offender search portal for looking up state prison inmates.
Use this tool when someone has been transferred from county jail to an Ohio prison after sentencing.
Cities in Richland County
Richland County covers 500 square miles and includes 8 cities. The largest city with a dedicated page on this site is below.
Other communities include Shelby, Ontario, Bellville, Lexington, Shiloh, Lucas, and Butler. All use the Richland County Jail for booking and detention.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Richland County if you need to check booking records in the area.