Columbiana County Released Inmates Search
Columbiana County released inmates records are managed by the sheriff's office in Lisbon. The county sits in eastern Ohio along the state border. If you need to find someone who was booked into the Columbiana County Jail, the sheriff's office keeps those records. You can call them at (330) 424-7255 or visit in person at 105 S. Market Street. For state prison inmates from Columbiana County, the ODRC Offender Search lets you look up current and past records online at no cost. This page explains all the ways to access released inmates data in Columbiana County.
Columbiana County Overview
Columbiana County Released Inmates Jail
The Columbiana County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 105 S. Market Street in Lisbon. This is where arrests in Columbiana County lead. The jail holds people charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. Some are pre-trial. Others are serving short sentences. When an inmate posts bond or finishes their time, the sheriff's office handles the release. Every booking and release is logged and kept on file.
The sheriff's office is the first place to call for inmate questions. Reach them at (330) 424-7255.
Each person who goes through the Columbiana County Jail gets a file that shows their booking date, charges, bond amount, and status. When someone gets released, the date and terms of release go into that file. You can request copies in person at the jail or by phone. The jail sits in the county seat of Lisbon and serves the entire county. Because Columbiana County borders both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, some cases involve cross-state issues, but the jail records stay local.
| Office | Columbiana County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 S. Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432 |
| Phone | (330) 424-7255 |
Search Columbiana County Inmates
You have a few options to look up released inmates in Columbiana County. The sheriff's office may have a jail roster or search tool on their site. Enter a first and last name to see if the person is in custody. For people already released, you may need to call the office or go in person to get more detail.
The ODRC Offender Search is a free state tool that tracks anyone sent to Ohio state prison from Columbiana County. Search by name, offender number, or county. Results show current and past inmates, including those who have been released, paroled, or placed on post-release control. Mugshots, charges, and sentence details are all part of the results.
The Ohio.gov offender search portal connects to the same ODRC database. It explains that the state system covers prison inmates only. For county jail records in Columbiana County, you go directly to the sheriff.
Columbiana County Court Records
The Columbiana County Clerk of Courts keeps criminal case files for the county. These records include charges, court dates, and how each case was resolved. The clerk's office is at 105 S. Market Street in Lisbon and can be reached at (330) 424-7777. Court records show the full timeline of a criminal case. For released inmates, the disposition record confirms the conviction, the sentence, and any supervision terms that came with release.
Common Pleas Court handles felony cases in Columbiana County. Municipal courts deal with misdemeanors. Both kinds of cases can result in jail time. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, most court records are public. You do not need to be part of the case to ask for copies. The Columbiana County government website may also point you to the right office for records requests.
Note: Court records and jail records are kept separately, so you may need to check both the clerk's office and the sheriff's office for full information.
Ohio Laws on Released Inmates
Ohio law controls how released inmates records work in all 88 counties. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC keeps a record for every inmate showing their name, residence, sex, age, date of entry, and the date and terms of discharge. The department can share the inmate's name, convictions, photo, supervision status, and facility history.
The Ohio Public Records Act under ORC Section 149.43 lets anyone request government records. No ID required. No reason needed. In Columbiana County, you can send a public records request to the sheriff's office or the county government for released inmates data. Public offices must respond promptly and provide copies at cost.
Columbiana Inmate Release Types
Inmates leave the Columbiana County Jail in several ways. Bond release is the most common for pre-trial detainees. Time served means the person completed their sentence. Transfer to state prison happens with felony convictions that carry longer terms. The ODRC handles custody after that point.
Parole is a release from state prison managed by the Adult Parole Authority. Under ORC Section 2967.01, a parolee stays under supervision until they receive a final release. Post-release control works the same way. Community control is Ohio's probation system, covered by ORC Section 2929.15. A judge can sentence someone to community control for up to five years instead of prison. A local probation officer handles oversight in Columbiana County.
Inmate Alerts in Columbiana County
VINE is a free tool that tracks inmate status in Columbiana County. Sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. You get a notice when custody status changes. That covers both jail release and prison transfer. VINE works for county jails and state prisons across Ohio.
The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation runs background checks for $22 per request. You need the person's full name, address, fingerprints, and a signed consent form. BCI checks pull from the state criminal database and can show past convictions, incarcerations, and release dates.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Columbiana County. Check them if you are not sure where someone was held.