Lima Released Inmates Search

Lima released inmates records can be searched through the Allen County jail system, the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution, and the Ohio state prison database. Lima is the county seat of Allen County in northwest Ohio. The city is unique because it hosts a state prison within its limits. Whether you need to find someone released from the county jail or the state facility, there are free tools that cover both. This page walks through every option for looking up released inmates from Lima, Ohio.

Lima Police and Released Inmates Data

The Lima Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. Officers arrest people for crimes within Lima city limits. The department is at 117 E. Market Street, Lima, OH 45801. Call them at 419-227-1365. After an arrest, the person is booked at the Allen County Jail. The police keep arrest reports and case files but do not manage jail custody records.

Lima is the county seat. The Allen County Jail is in the same city. When Lima police make an arrest, the booking process happens fast. The police can confirm whether someone was arrested. For jail status, release dates, and bond information, the Allen County Sheriff takes over. That is where the custody record lives.

Lima also has a Municipal Court at 117 E. Market Street. It handles misdemeanor and traffic cases from the city. Felony cases go to Allen County Common Pleas Court.

Allen County Jail and Lima Inmates

The Allen County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. People arrested in Lima are booked here. The sheriff's phone number is (419) 227-3535. Staff track bookings, charges, bond amounts, court dates, and releases. When an inmate is released, the date and type of release go into the record. You can call and ask about a specific person by name.

Allen County may have an online jail roster or inmate search on the sheriff's website. Check there first for current inmates. For released inmates from Lima who are no longer in custody, calling the jail is usually the best option. Online rosters tend to show only people who are currently held. Older records stay on file at the sheriff's office and can be pulled upon request.

The Allen County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for Lima released inmates records from the county jail.

If a Lima inmate got sentenced to state prison, the ODRC takes over custody. County records still hold the original booking data from the arrest.

Allen Oakwood Correctional in Lima

Lima is home to the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution, a state prison run by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The facility can house up to 1,480 inmates. It has been in operation since 1988. Inmates from across Ohio can be housed here, not just people from Lima or Allen County. When someone is released from Allen Oakwood, the ODRC handles all the record-keeping.

The ODRC Offender Search covers every inmate at Allen Oakwood and every other state prison in Ohio. It is free. You search by name, offender number, or county of commitment. Results show mugshots, charges, sentence length, facility history, and release dates. This is the tool to use if you are looking for someone released from the state facility in Lima.

Having a state prison in the city means Lima sees more released inmates than most cities its size. People released from Allen Oakwood may stay in the area or return to their home county. Either way, the ODRC search tracks them.

Find Lima Released Inmates Online

The Ohio.gov offender search portal connects to the ODRC database. It is the same tool used to search Allen Oakwood inmates and all other state facilities. The portal notes that the system only covers state prison records. County jail data is separate. For Lima cases that stayed at the Allen County level, the sheriff is the source.

Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC must keep records for every state inmate showing name, residence, sex, age, date of entry, and discharge terms. The public can access convictions, supervision status, mugshots, and facility placements. Medical records and security information stay confidential. This covers all inmates at Allen Oakwood and any Lima resident sent to a state prison elsewhere in Ohio.

Ohio Laws on Lima Released Inmates

The Ohio Public Records Act under ORC Section 149.43 gives anyone the right to request arrest logs, jail rosters, and booking records from the Allen County Sheriff. No ID is needed. No reason is required. The office must respond during business hours and provide copies at cost. This covers all Lima released inmates who went through the county jail.

Parole is governed by ORC Section 2967.01. A parolee stays under the Adult Parole Authority until getting a final release. Post-release control applies after a prison term ends. Both are tracked in the ODRC system. Community control under ORC Section 2929.15 allows judges to impose up to five years of supervised probation for felony offenders instead of prison time.

These laws apply statewide, but they matter more in Lima because of the Allen Oakwood facility. Released inmates from that prison may be under parole or post-release control in the Lima area, and those records are accessible through the ODRC.

Lima Inmate Release Notifications

VINE is a free tracking service for inmates in Ohio. You register with the person's name or ID. Choose phone, text, or email for alerts. When the inmate's status changes, VINE sends a notification. That includes releases from the Allen County Jail and state prisons like Allen Oakwood. Anyone can use it.

The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs background checks for $22. You need the person's full name, address, fingerprints, and signed consent. BCI covers all of Ohio. This is more thorough than checking a single jail roster. BCI offices are in London, Bowling Green, Richfield, and Youngstown.

For ongoing tracking of Lima released inmates, VINE gives real-time updates. For a full history, BCI is the best bet.

Allen County Released Inmates

Lima is the county seat of Allen County. For full county-level released inmates data, including the sheriff's jail roster and court records, visit the Allen County page.

Nearby Cities

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