Clark County Released Inmates
Clark County released inmates records come from the sheriff's office in Springfield, Ohio. The county jail is a minimum to maximum security facility that houses adult and juvenile offenders. Clark County also participates in the Miami Valley Jails system for online roster access. If you need to find someone who was booked or released in Clark County, there are several free tools available. This page covers the sheriff's office, court records, the ODRC Offender Search, and other resources for looking up released inmates in Clark County.
Clark County Overview
Clark County Released Inmates Jail
The Clark County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 120 North Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502. Sheriff Deb Burchett leads the office. The main phone is 937-521-2050. The jail phone is 937-521-2069. Jail Administrator Michael A. Young oversees the facility. The jail is a minimum to maximum security operation that houses both adult and juvenile offenders.
Everyone held at the Clark County Jail is either waiting for trial, serving a sentence, or waiting to be transferred to state prison. The facility processes all bookings and releases for the county. When someone posts bond or finishes their time, the jail logs the release. Booking records include names, mugshots, arrest dates, booking numbers, charges, bond amounts, and next court dates.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office website provides detailed information about the jail and its operations, including how to look up current inmates.
The office has six divisions: administration, civil, criminal investigations, jail and court services, uniform patrol, and professional standards. The sheriff also keeps a most wanted list and active warrants on the website. Fugitive names, dates of birth, charges, and last known addresses are posted for public viewing.
| Office | Clark County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 North Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502 |
| Main Phone | 937-521-2050 |
| Jail Phone | 937-521-2069 |
| sheriff@clarkcountyohio.gov | |
| Website | clarkcountyohio.gov/222/Sheriff |
Clark County Miami Valley Jails Roster
Clark County participates in the Miami Valley Jails system. The facility code is CLAR-JAIL. As of March 2026, the jail held 193 inmates. The online roster updates every 30 minutes. You can check it anytime to see who is currently held at the Clark County Jail. The roster shows names in alphabetical order by last name, along with mugshots, arrest dates, booking numbers, charges, bond amounts, and next court dates.
The Clark County portal at clark.miamivalleyjails.org gives you direct access to the roster without having to filter through other counties. This is the quickest way to check if someone is currently in custody. For released inmates who have left the active roster, call the jail at 937-521-2069.
Note: The public roster lists every inmate by last name with their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.
Search Clark County Released Inmates
For current inmates, check the Miami Valley Jails roster for Clark County. It is free and updated throughout the day. For people who have already been released, call the jail at 937-521-2069 or the main line at 937-521-2050. Staff can look up past bookings by name and give you release dates and other details.
Public arrest, incident, and traffic accident reports are available from the Clark County Sheriff. You can request records in person from 8 am to 4 pm, by phone at 937-521-2063, or by fax at 937-325-8321. Request forms are on the sheriff's website.
The ODRC Offender Search covers anyone who went to state prison from Clark County. Search by name, offender number, or county. Results include mugshots, charges, sentence length, facility history, and release status. The Ohio.gov portal links to the same free tool. Remember that the ODRC only tracks state prison inmates. County jail data is separate.
Clark County Court Records
The Clark County Clerk of Courts keeps criminal case records at 31 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45501. The phone is 937-521-1680. Recorder Nancy Pence handles property records at the same address (937-521-1705). The clerk handles felony cases from Common Pleas Court and has access to municipal court data.
Court files show charges, hearing dates, rulings, and sentences. For released inmates, the disposition record tells you what happened. It shows the conviction, the sentence, and any terms of release. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, court records in Clark County are public. Anyone can request them with no ID or stated reason. Copies are provided at cost.
Clark County has 15 cities and covers 403 square miles. Cases come from across the county and are all handled through the same court system in Springfield.
Ohio Laws on Clark County Inmates
Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC must keep records on every state inmate. Public portions include names, convictions, mugshots, supervision status, and facility placements. Medical and security data stay private. This law governs all Clark County inmates who enter the state prison system.
The Clark County government at 31 N. Limestone Street handles public records requests. Under the Public Records Act in ORC 149.43, anyone can request county records with no ID or reason. Offices must respond during business hours. Copies cost a small fee.
Parole and post-release control are defined in ORC Section 2967.01. The Adult Parole Authority manages both programs statewide. Community control under ORC Section 2929.15 lets Clark County judges sentence felony offenders to supervised probation for up to five years instead of prison. The 2021 violent crime rate in Clark County was 485 per 100,000 based on UCR data, which is higher than the state average.
Clark County Jail Visitation and Mail
Inmates at the Clark County Jail get one 30-minute visit per week using video systems. Visits must be booked at least 24 hours ahead. Adult visitation runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm. Juvenile visitation is Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 2:30 pm and 8 pm to 8:30 pm.
Inmates can receive white prepaid postage postcards only. No envelopes or letters are allowed. Commissary items can be sent through Access Securepak. Mail goes to: Inmate Name, Clark County Jail, 120 North Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502. These rules apply to all inmates, including those who are awaiting release or transfer from the Clark County facility.
Clark County Released Inmates Alerts
VINE tracks inmates in Clark County jails and Ohio state prisons. Sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. When an inmate's custody status changes, you get a notice. That includes jail releases, transfers, and escapes. It is free for everyone.
The Ohio Attorney General's BCI offers background checks for $22 each. You need the person's name, an address, fingerprints, and signed consent. BCI offices are in London, Bowling Green, Richfield, and Youngstown. This provides a formal criminal history report that covers more ground than a Clark County jail roster search.
Cities in Clark County
Springfield is the largest city in Clark County and has its own page with more details about released inmates resources.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clark County. If the arrest may have happened outside Clark County, check a neighbor.