Fairfield County OH Jail

You can support your loved ones at Fairfield Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 740-652-7301.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Fairfield Co Jail is a detention center located at 345 Lincoln Ave Lancaster, OH which is operated locally by the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Fairfield County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Lancaster Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Ohio here.

For individuals ordered by the court to report to Fairfield County Jail to serve a sentence, the following guidelines outline where to report and what items to bring or not bring.

It is imperative to report to the jail at the time specified by the sentencing judge, which will be detailed in your court-ordered commitment paperwork. In the event of an emergency that delays your arrival, you must still report to the jail as soon as possible. Late arrivals will be documented and reported to the sentencing court, potentially resulting in an extension of your release date.

Upon reporting, you must bring a government-issued photo identification and your health insurance or medical card. While in custody, you will be issued jail clothing. If you were arrested and confined, you might order socks and underwear through your commissary account.

The jail allows inmates to purchase food and hygiene items through the commissary, which operates on a schedule where orders are placed on Monday and delivered on Wednesday. If you are serving a weekend sentence only, refrain from bringing money with you.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has collect telephones in all housing units within the detention facilities. The following information is being provided due to the number of questions concerning what to do when you have a problem receiving phone calls from inmates, visit icsolutions.com. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmates at Delaware County Jail can receive letters and other specific items. Acceptable items include embossed envelopes (up to 10 per package), sheets of blank paper (up to 10 per package), photos (up to 10 per package), magazine, puzzle, or book pages (up to 10 per package), letters, cards (without attachments or glitter), and money orders signed by the sender. Items that will not be accepted include gang-related material, inappropriate photos (including Polaroid or suggestive images), stamps, stamped envelopes, glitter or attachments (such as ribbons or jewels), glue, tape, stickers, etc. You may send letters and 4" x 6" selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at $8.00.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Fairfax Sheriff enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate.

You are permitted to bring medications; however, these will be subject to review by jail medical staff before being distributed.

Conveying drugs, weapons, or intoxicating liquor into the jail is a felony under Ohio Revised Code section 2921.36. Attempts to smuggle or successfully bring illegal contraband into jail will result in criminal charges. Prohibited items include weapons, dangerous ordnance, drugs, intoxicating liquor, and cash. The jail is a non-smoking facility, and possession of tobacco products, nicotine patches, gum, or lighting materials (matches, lighters) is prohibited. Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including confinement in isolation or loss of privileges.

The jail’s kitchen is managed by Trinity, a private food service contractor, and all meals are prepared on-site. Prisoners receive three nutritious meals daily, based on a five-week menu cycle certified by a licensed nutritionist. Families can order additional items such as pizza or rib sandwiches through TTO Food.

Medical services are supervised by a certified licensed physician with assistance from three full-time nurses. Prisoners have access to emergency medical care, and those requiring non-emergency care must submit a sick call form to see the jail physician, who conducts weekly sick calls. Medications are distributed daily at scheduled times, and any medications brought to the jail will be screened by medical staff before distribution.

Video arraignments for both misdemeanor and felony cases are conducted Monday through Friday in cooperation with Municipal and Common Pleas Courts, reducing the need for prisoner transport and enhancing security. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Court Security Detail manages security at the Fairfield County Hall of Justice and County Commissioners Building. Operational hours are Monday and Thursday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Security procedures include metal detector screenings and x-ray scans of packages and bags to ensure the safety of all building occupants.

Educational classes, provided free of charge, are available on Mondays and Wednesdays, focusing on improving reading and math skills and aiding in obtaining a G.E.D. certificate. Drug and alcohol programming includes AA group meetings on Tuesday evenings for female prisoners and Wednesday evenings for male prisoners. The Prisoners-At-Work program is available based on case-by-case determinations by the Jail Supervisor.

The Fairfield County Reentry Coalition, established in May 2010, aims to address the needs of offenders returning to the community, providing a collaborative approach involving social service agencies, law enforcement, community members, faith-based groups, and ex-offenders. This initiative seeks to build a safer community by offering evidence-based reentry models to reduce recidivism and support productive citizenship.

For additional information, you may contact the Jail Chaplain, Tom Underwood, at 740-407-5331 or visit the Jail Ministry website.