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Montgomery County Inmate Search

Montgomery County, Ohio Inmate Search

An inmate search is an online tool typically offered by government entities that operate jail systems, allowing individuals to check who is in custody. Persons using these tools can only locate inmates booked into facilities within the agency’s jurisdiction, i.e., federal search tools for federal inmates and state search tools for prisoners of the specific state.

In Montgomery County, the Sheriff’s Office, which operates the Montgomery County Jail, provides a public tool to locate inmates in custody. However, this inmate search tool does not contain information on inmates in the state-run Dayton Correctional Institution, which is also located in the county. Instead, individuals should use the offender search tool provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

In addition to locating inmates, inmate search tools can provide personal, booking, and case information for each inmate, such as full name, physical descriptions, arrest and housing details, custody status, and case/charge descriptions. Still, the extent of information provided often depends on state laws, the record custodian, and the information available during booking.

How to Find an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail

Persons can conveniently locate inmates in the Montgomery County Jail by using the Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool. Users may view an alphabetical listing of inmates (by last name) or search for persons in custody by first name, last name, or booking number.

Additionally, persons may call the inmate information line at (937) 225-4160 or direct additional queries to:

Montgomery County Jail

330 West Second Street

Dayton, OH 45422

Phone: (937) 225-4034 (Jail Booking)

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

345 West Second Street,

Dayton, OH 45422

Phone: (937) 225-4357

Fax: (937) 496-7975.

How to Use the Montgomery County Jail Roster

The inmate search tool for the Montgomery County Jail includes both an alphabetical listing/roster of current inmates that persons can access by selecting an alphabet. It also has search tools to find inmates by booking number, first name, and/or last name. Listed inmates or search results shall provide summarized data to identify a specific inmate, but clicking on an inmate’s booking number or name shall lead users to the inmate’s current booking profile containing all public detainment/incarceration information.

In summary, use the Montgomery County inmate search tool by:

Clicking "inmate search" on the Sheriff’s website or "Inmate in Custody" on the Jail drop-down menu
Selecting an alphabet to view inmates whose surnames begin with that alphabet or to perform a search by booking number, first name, or last name
Scanning the alphabetical lists or search results to find a specific inmate by summarized details (full name, booking number, arrest date, booking date, or date of birth)
Clicking on a name or booking number to view the inmate’s mugshot and current booking profile. Users can also view the inmate’s jail history with the link on the left side of the inmate’s profile.
Returning to the list to view other results or begin a new search by selecting another alphabet or performing another search.

What Information is Included in the Montgomery County Inmate Roster

Persons who use the inmate search tool provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office can access an inmate’s current booking profile, which may provide the following information:

Inmate’s full name and mugshot
Other identifying information, such as race, gender, date of birth, height, hair color, and eye color
Booking data like booking date, booking number, and housing details
Arrest summary, including the arrest date and time, arresting agency, location, and officer’s name
Court or case description including charges, case number, court name, next court date, charge/disposition status, and bail amount (if any).

Additionally, inmate profiles may also provide a link to view an inmate’s complete jail history. This shall provide users with a list of bookings in the county jail, including booking dates, booking numbers, and case descriptions.

However, while inmates’ names, photographs, incarceration details, criminal convictions, and disciplinary history are public under the Ohio Public Records Act, inmates’ medical records and juvenile detention information are considered confidential.

Contact Details for Montgomery County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

To obtain further details on the jail or inmates, interested persons may visit the Sheriff’s website or contact:

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

345 West Second Street,

Dayton, OH 45422

Phone: (937) 225-4357

Fax: (937) 496-7975

Montgomery County Jail

330 West Second Street

Dayton, OH 45422.

Additionally, below are dedicated call lines available for different kinds of jail staff/inmate inquiries:

Inmate Information Line: (937) 225-4160
Inmate Account/Funds: (937) 225-5793
Jail Population Manager: (937) 225-3483
Jail Housing Sergeant: (937) 225-4084
Jail Booking Sergeant: (937) 225-4034
Medical Billing & Records Clerk (Naphcare): (937) 225-6170
Inmate Chaplaincy & Programs Coordinator: (937) 225-4105
Inmate Work Program: (937) 496-6921
Jail Transportation Sergeant: (937) 496-6921
Court Security Sergeant: (937) 496-7702
Assistant Jail Division Commander (Admin): (937) 496-6964
Assistant Jail Division Commander (Operations): (937) 224-3619
Jail Division Commander: (937) 496-3060.

Jail Facility Overview in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Jail serves as the county’s primary detention center. The facility holds inmates serving lesser sentences and detainees awaiting trial, sentence, or transport. This jail can hold up to 912 male and female inmates across different security levels or classifications.

On the other hand, the Dayton Correctional Institution (DCI) is a women’s prison operated by the state. This prison can accommodate 938 female inmates, who are mostly serving sentences.

Lastly, the Montgomery County Juvenile Court manages a 96-bed juvenile detention center and a 35-bed Center for Adolescent Services (CAS). These centers serve male and female youths from 10 to 20 years of age. However, while the detention center is a short-term facility for pre and post-dispositional youths, the CAS is a long-term intervention facility for the rehabilitation of felony adjudicated youths.

Facility	Address	Demography	Phone
Montgomery County Jail	330 West Second Street, Dayton, OH 45422	Male and female	(937) 225-4160
Dayton Correctional Institution	4104 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH 45417	Female	(937) 263-0060
Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Services/Center	380 West Second Street, Dayton, OH 45422	Male and female	(937) 496-7908
Center for Adolescent Services	333 Access Road, New Lebanon, OH 45345	Male and female	(937) 687-9427.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail?

During booking, the Montgomery County Jail creates trust/commissary accounts for inmates to deposit the cash in their possession or receive funds that can be used for jail expenses. Family and friends can fund an inmate’s account through two main channels:

In-person deposits through the automated kiosk at the jail lobby
Online deposits with the authorized online vendor (JailATM).

For in-person deposits, visitors may bring cash or valid credit cards (along with valid IDs to enter the facility). Depositors must provide the inmate’s name or booking/ID number and may be required to pay a small fee to complete transactions. The kiosk may also accept mailed money orders, but interested persons should confirm instructions from the facility/Inmate Account Clerk at (937) 225-5793.

On the other hand, online deposits may require loved ones to:

Create an account and verify your email address
Find an inmate first by state and facility name, then by inmate ID number or name (or first 3 characters of their last name)
Deposit funds and pay fees by providing payment information (using valid and accepted credit or debit cards).

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Montgomery County is home to a county jail and a state-run correctional institution. Therefore, finding inmates in each facility will require different inmate search tools, namely:

The Sheriff’s inmate search tool for inmates in the county jail
The Ohio DRC offender search tool for state prisoners in the Dayton Correctional Institution (DCI).

While persons using the Sheriff’s search tool can only search by name and booking number, the DRC offender search tool offers more search criteria, including:

Last name
First name
Offender number (should begin with "W" for female inmates in DCI)
County of commitment
Residential county
Zip code
Offender status (incarcerated, APA supervision, violators at large, or all)
Next parole board hearing date

Additionally, since most inmates in Ohio state prisons are convicted, DRC offender searches typically provide sentence and parole hearing information, along with offense details.

Note: Online search is not available for youths in juvenile detention centers.

Montgomery County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail can receive video visits from family and friends. Interested persons may register for and schedule visits online with the authorized vendor (Smartinmate.com) or by calling (727) 349-1561. Persons registering for or scheduling visits online shall:

Set up an account with the vendor using your valid email address
Connect with one or more inmates by facility and inmate name/number
Select "visitation" on the service menu, then "schedule a video visit".
Select visit type (remote or lobby)
Choose an inmate to visit
Select visit date, duration, and time (from 1 day to 7 days in advance)
Confirm details and submit.

Typically, inmates can receive two free 30-minute visits in a week (but not on the same day) through the jail lobby. Conversely, remote visits are paid for and are not affected/limited by lobby visits. The visiting schedule for lobby visits is from Monday to Sunday at the following hours:

9:00 a.m. - 02:30 p.m.
04:30 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.

Visits shall only be available at the appointed time. The jail lobby may be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, people should arrive early for visits. Additionally, all visitors must wear appropriate clothing and follow visitation rules.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Montgomery County Jail receives regular inmate mail through a mail processing vendor/center (Smart Communications). Therefore, family and friends should address their letters, postcards, greeting cards, photographs, and other postal mail to:

Smart Communications-Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

Attention To: (inmate name-id number)

P.O. Box 9123

Seminole, FL 33775-9123.

For example,

Smart Communications-Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

P.O. Box 9123

Seminole, FL 33775-9123.

Attention To: John Doe - 01234567

The processing center shall scan incoming mail into the system, and inmates will be able to view them via the inmate kiosk/tablets or download them upon release. However, do not send original photographs as original copies of processed mail shall be destroyed.

Additionally, the Montgomery County Jail encourages correspondents to use MailGuardTracker.com to check delivery status, get alerts if your mail is rejected, and access copies of processed mail. The facility’s mail rules include:

All incoming mail must include the inmate’s name and ID number
Mailed photographs must be sexually explicit or contain nudity
All books must be mailed from the publisher and include the inmate’s name and ID number.
Books containing obscene, pornographic, or excessively violent content shall be rejected or disposed of
Do not send hardcover books
Do not send food items or packages.

Family and friends who wish to send inmates food items, clothing, or hygiene products may do so online through the approved commissary vendor (iCaregifts). Interested persons may have to:

Find recipients by state, facility, name, or ID
Shop items or packages
Check out (as a guest or create an account) with valid credit/debit cards (Visa or Mastercard)
Await order confirmation and delivery.

Alternatively, family and friends may send money to inmates so they can purchase packages themselves.