Access Washington County Released Inmates
Washington County released inmates records are kept by the sheriff's office in Marietta. The county sits in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River. If you are trying to find someone who was booked into the Washington County Jail or who has since been released, the sheriff's office is where you start. State prison records from Washington County are also searchable through the ODRC. This page walks through each way to look up released inmates in Washington County.
Washington County Overview
Washington County Released Inmates Jail
The Washington County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 1990 Davis Avenue in Marietta. All local arrests in Washington County come through this facility. Inmates are booked on misdemeanor and felony charges. Some wait for trial. Others serve short sentences before release. The jail keeps a full record of every person who passes through.
Each booking file includes the arrest date, charges, bond amount, and custody status. When an inmate is released, the date and conditions of release go into the record. You can contact the Washington County Sheriff at (740) 376-7070 to ask about a specific inmate or someone who has already been released from the jail.
Marietta is the county seat and the largest city in Washington County. The sheriff's office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas. The jail on Davis Avenue is the main holding facility for the entire county.
| Office | Washington County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1990 Davis Avenue, Marietta, OH 45750 |
| Phone | (740) 376-7070 |
| Website | washingtonsheriff.com |
Find Released Inmates in Washington County
To look up released inmates in Washington County, start with the sheriff's office. Call (740) 376-7070 or visit the jail in person at 1990 Davis Avenue in Marietta. Staff can confirm if someone was booked, what charges they face, and whether they have been released. Phone requests are usually the fastest way to get basic information.
For state prison records, the ODRC Offender Search is the main tool. It is free. You can search by name, offender number, or county of commitment. Results include mugshots, charges, sentence length, release status, and supervision details. This covers anyone sent to an Ohio state prison from Washington County, both current and past inmates.
The Ohio.gov offender search portal links to the same ODRC tool. It notes that the state system only tracks prison inmates. For county jail data in Washington County, you go to the sheriff's office.
Note: Washington County sits on the Ohio-West Virginia border, so if someone was arrested on the West Virginia side, those records would be in a different system.
Washington County Court Records
The Washington County Clerk of Courts handles criminal case files at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta. Phone is (740) 373-6623. Court records show the full path of a case. You see when charges were filed, hearing dates, and the final ruling. If the case ended with jail time, the sentence details are part of the file.
Common Pleas Court handles felonies in Washington County. Municipal court takes misdemeanors. Both can lead to jail time. For released inmates, the disposition record confirms the case outcome and any supervision terms. The clerk can pull files by name or case number. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, most court records are public. You do not need to be a party to the case to get copies.
Ohio Laws on Released Inmates
State law governs how released inmates records work in Washington County and across Ohio. Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC maintains a record for every state inmate. The file has the person's name, age, sex, county, entry date, and discharge details. The department shares names, convictions, photos, supervision status, and facility placements.
The Ohio Public Records Act under ORC 149.43 gives anyone the right to request records from any public office. No ID. No reason. Offices must respond promptly. Medical records and security plans stay private. In Washington County, send requests to the sheriff or the clerk of courts.
Parole under ORC Section 2967.01 means supervised release from prison by the Adult Parole Authority. Community control under ORC 2929.15 is Ohio's probation for felony offenders. A judge can order up to five years of local supervision as an alternative to prison. If the person violates the terms, they go to prison.
Release Types in Washington County
Released inmates leave the Washington County Jail through several paths. Bond release is most common for people awaiting trial. Time served means the full sentence was completed. Transfer to state prison happens for serious felony convictions. Each type of release gets recorded in the jail's files.
State-level releases include parole and post-release control. Both are supervised by the Adult Parole Authority. Use the ODRC search to track someone from Washington County who is on state supervision. The tool shows current status, facility history, and release details for all Ohio inmates.
Washington County Inmate Alerts
VINE is a free notification service that tracks inmate custody status in Washington County. Register for alerts by phone, text, or email. When the person's status changes, you get notified. That includes release from jail, transfer, or other updates. VINE works across Ohio for county jails and state prisons. Anyone can sign up.
The Ohio Attorney General's BCI provides criminal background checks for $22 per request. You need a full name, address, fingerprints, and signed consent. BCI has offices in London, Bowling Green, Richfield, and Youngstown.
Nearby Counties
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