Akron Released Inmates

Akron released inmates records are kept by the Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Ohio DRC. The Akron Police Department handles arrests in the city, and all inmates go to the Summit County Jail. Akron is the county seat of Summit County in northeast Ohio. You can search for released inmates using free online tools at both the county and state level. This page covers how to look up released inmates in Akron and what records are available.

Akron Released Inmates Jail

The Summit County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 53 University Avenue in Akron. Phone: (330) 643-2152. This is where all Akron arrestees end up. The jail holds people on misdemeanor and felony charges. Some inmates wait for trial. Others serve short sentences before release.

Akron does not have a city jail. All arrests by the Akron Police Department result in inmates being booked at the Summit County Jail. The sheriff's office keeps records on every booking. That includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and release date. When someone leaves custody, the file gets updated with the discharge terms. You can call the jail or visit in person to ask about a specific person.

Summit County processes a high volume of bookings each year. Akron cases make up the largest share. The jail also takes inmates from other Summit County cities like Barberton and Cuyahoga Falls.

If you plan to visit the jail in person, go to 53 University Avenue during business hours. Bring the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up. Staff can pull booking records and tell you if someone has been released. They can also give you the date and type of release. Phone requests work too, but in-person visits tend to get faster results for older records that may not be in the current system.

Search Akron Released Inmates

The Summit County Sheriff provides an inmate search on their website. Enter a first and last name. Results show current inmates with charges and bond info. For released inmates, call (330) 643-2152 to check older records. The online search may only show current bookings.

For state prison records, use the ODRC Offender Search. This free tool covers everyone sent to Ohio state prison from Akron. Search by name, offender number, or county. Select Summit County to find Akron-area cases. The system shows mugshots, charges, sentence length, release dates, and supervision status. The Ohio DRC updates the data regularly.

Akron Municipal Court at 217 S. High Street handles misdemeanor cases. The Summit County Clerk of Courts at (330) 643-2211 handles felony case records. Both sets of court records are public and tie back to jail booking data. The disposition in a court case shows the sentence, which connects to when and how a person was released from custody.

Akron Police Department

The Akron Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. Non-emergency calls go to (330) 375-2181. The main office is at 217 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308. Officers arrest people and transport them to the Summit County Jail. The police department itself does not hold inmates.

For police reports related to an Akron arrest, contact the department's records division. Police reports contain arrest details, officer notes, and evidence information that you will not find in the jail booking record. These reports are public records under Ohio law and can be requested at cost.

The Akron Police Department is one of the larger forces in northeast Ohio. It serves a city of about 190,000 people. The records division handles public records requests on a daily basis. You can submit a request in writing or ask in person at the High Street office. Response times vary based on how old the record is and how many requests are in the queue. Most simple requests get filled in a few business days.

Ohio Laws on Akron Released Inmates

Under ORC Section 5120.21, the Ohio DRC must keep a record for every inmate showing name, age, sex, entry date, and discharge terms. The public can access the inmate's name, convictions, photo, supervision status, and facility history. This applies to all Akron released inmates who served time in state prison.

The Ohio Public Records Act in ORC Section 149.43 gives anyone the right to request government records. You do not need to be a party to the case. No ID or reason is required. Public offices, including the Summit County Sheriff and county courts, must respond promptly and provide copies at cost. Medical records and security plans stay confidential, but most jail and court records on released inmates are available.

Community control falls under ORC Section 2929.15. A judge can sentence a felony offender to up to five years of supervised release in the community instead of prison. Parole and post-release control are governed by ORC Section 2967.01. Both keep released inmates under supervision after they leave prison. The Adult Parole Authority manages these programs for Akron cases.

Akron Inmate Notification

VINE tracks inmates in the Summit County Jail and Ohio state prisons. Sign up with the inmate's name or booking ID. You get alerts by phone, text, or email when the person's custody status changes. This includes release, transfer, or escape. VINE is free. It is open to anyone.

The Ohio Attorney General's BCI provides criminal background checks for $22 per request. You need the person's full name, address, fingerprints, and signed consent form. The check returns a full criminal history across Ohio. BCI has offices in London, Bowling Green, Richfield, and Youngstown. This is a good option for verifying a released inmate's full record beyond just the Akron case.

Summit County Released Inmates

Akron is the county seat of Summit County. All jail, court, and sheriff services for Akron run through Summit County. For a complete guide, visit the county page.

Nearby Cities

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