Access Mahoning County Released Inmates

Mahoning County released inmates records are managed by the sheriff's office at the Justice Center in Youngstown. The sheriff runs a Public Inmate Information portal where you can search for active or recently active inmates by name or booking number. This page covers all the ways to find released inmates in Mahoning County, including the local jail system, state prison records, the warrant division, and victim notification tools. Whether the person you are looking for was held at the county jail or sent to state prison, you can track them down here.

Mahoning County Jail and Released Inmates

The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail at the Mahoning County Justice Center in Youngstown. This is a minimum to maximum security facility that holds adult offenders charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses. All inmates are either serving their sentence, awaiting trial, or awaiting transfer to state or federal prison. The jail is at 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503.

You can reach the sheriff's office through several numbers. The general line is 330-480-5000. Administration is at 330-480-5020. Jail administration is 330-480-4920. When an inmate finishes their time or posts bond, the jail processes the release. All booking and release data stays on file at the Justice Center. The sheriff's office keeps records on every person who comes through, including booking date, charges, bond amount, and custody status.

The Youngstown Police Department at youngstownohio.gov/police handles arrests within the city. All persons arrested by the Youngstown Police are transported to the Mahoning County Jail. The department at 116 W Boardman Street (phone: 330-742-8923) maintains police reports and arrest records separately from the jail booking data.

The screenshot above shows the Youngstown Police Department website, which is the primary arrest agency for the county's largest city.

Mahoning County Inmate Search Portal

The sheriff's office provides a Public Inmate Information system for searching released inmates in Mahoning County. You need at least one search criterion: last name, first name, or booking number. The system displays the inmate's name, booking photo, current charges, bond information, housing location, and next court date. This is one of the more detailed local search tools in Ohio.

For state prison records, the ODRC Offender Search covers anyone sent to state prison from Mahoning County. It is free. Search by name, offender number, or county of commitment. Results show current and past inmates, including those released, paroled, or on post-release control. The Ohio.gov offender search portal links to the same tool.

The sheriff also maintains a most wanted list composed of fugitives. This list is separate from the inmate search but can be useful if the person you are looking for has an active warrant.

Mahoning County Jail Visitation and Mail

Inmates at the Mahoning County Justice Center are allowed one 30-minute visit per week. Visits can be scheduled online using the Securus Technologies website. The schedule is based on the inmate's housing unit. For example, Sunday visits run from 8:15 am through 4:15 pm in 30-minute slots for different housing units (S, T, I, G, R, K, D, Q and others).

All mail must be addressed to: Inmate Name, ID# (if known), Mahoning County Justice Center, 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503. Permitted items include letters (max 10 pages), greeting cards (non-musical, no glitter, max 8"x10"), photographs (max 5 per envelope, no Polaroids), money orders payable to the inmate, legal documents, and religious materials in soft-cover only. The jail does not accept packages, hardcover books, stickers, perfumed items, cash, personal checks, or postage stamps.

Funds for commissary accounts can be added online through AccessCorrections. You need the inmate's full name and facility location.

Mahoning County Warrant Division

The sheriff's office has a warrant division that handles information about wanted persons in Mahoning County. This is relevant for released inmates who may have violated their release terms and have a new warrant out. Information from the warrant division is released in person only. You must bring proper identification to the office at 110 Fifth Avenue in Youngstown.

If you think a released inmate has an active warrant, you can also check the most wanted list on the sheriff's website. The list pulls from FBI's Most Wanted and other fugitive databases. For less serious warrants, an in-person visit to the warrant division is the only way to get details.

Mahoning County Released Inmates Court Data

The Mahoning County Clerk of Courts keeps criminal case records at 120 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44503. You can call (330) 740-2104 for case information. Court files include charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. When a case ends in jail time, the court record ties directly to the inmate's booking and release data.

Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, most court records are public. You do not need to be part of the case to request copies. The clerk can search by name or case number. Court records show the full timeline from charges to sentencing, which is key for tracking released inmates in Mahoning County.

Ohio Released Inmates Laws

Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC must keep a record for every state prison inmate. The record includes name, residence, sex, age, date of entry, and the date and terms of discharge. The Ohio DRC shares the inmate's name, convictions, photo, supervision status, and facility placements with the public.

Parole is governed by ORC Section 2967.01. A parolee stays under supervision until final release. Community control under ORC Section 2929.15 lets a judge sentence a felony offender to up to five years of supervision. Both apply to released inmates in Mahoning County who served state time.

Mahoning County Inmate Alerts

VINE is a free tool for tracking an inmate's custody status in Mahoning County. Sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. You get notified when an inmate is released, transferred, or their status changes. VINE covers both county jails and state prisons in Ohio.

The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation offers background checks for $22 per request. BCI has an office in Youngstown, which is convenient for Mahoning County residents. You need the person's full name, address, fingerprints, and a signed consent form.

Cities in Mahoning County

Youngstown is the major city in Mahoning County with its own released inmates page.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Mahoning County. Check them if you are not sure where someone was arrested or held.