Jackson County Sheriff Office (OH): Jail, Records & Services
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Jackson, Ohio handles far more than patrol calls. The same local agency operates the Jackson County Correctional Facility, maintains Sheriff and Coroner public-record requests, processes concealed-handgun licenses and background checks, manages Sheriff sales, handles certain vehicle impounds, provides dispatch services and runs a local Crime Victim Navigator program.
If you are trying to solve a specific problem, do not start by calling every county office. Use the task guide below to identify whether you need the Sheriff’s Office, Correctional Facility, Municipal Court, Common Pleas Clerk, Access Corrections or another official service.
Which Jackson County Sheriff Service Do You Need?
The fastest path depends on the task. Jail custody, court records, background checks and Sheriff reports are handled through different systems.
If you need… |
Start here |
Useful detail |
Avoid this mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
Current inmate status |
Jackson County Correctional Facility |
740-288-1338 |
Using a third-party jail roster from another Jackson County |
Misdemeanor, traffic or Municipal case |
Jackson County Municipal Court |
Online CaseLook and active-warrant tools are available |
Calling the jail for a final court disposition |
Felony Common Pleas case |
Jackson County Clerk of Courts |
Legal Division: 740-286-2006 |
Searching only Municipal Court |
Sheriff incident record |
JCSO Public Records |
Use incident date, type and involved names |
Requesting every record about a person without identifying the event |
BCI / FBI background check |
Sheriff administrative office |
Walk-in service during normal office hours |
Sending another person to complete your fingerprint check |
Sheriff foreclosure sale |
Official Ohio Sheriff Sale auction site |
Foreclosure Sheriff sales are online |
Assuming Tax Sales use the same process |
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Contact Information
The official Sheriff’s website identifies Tedd E. Frazier as Jackson County Sheriff and Scott Conley as Chief Deputy. The Sheriff’s Office, dispatch operation and Correctional Facility are based on Portsmouth Street in the City of Jackson.
Service |
Phone / contact |
Best use |
|---|---|---|
Emergency |
911 |
Crime in progress, immediate danger, medical or life-threatening emergency |
Sheriff / Dispatch non-emergency |
740-286-6464 |
Non-emergency law-enforcement assistance and general Sheriff questions |
Correctional Facility |
740-288-1338 |
Custody, jail, visits and inmate-service questions |
Road-condition line |
740-688-3600 |
Jackson County snow-level and road-condition information |
Sheriff / jail fax |
740-286-5635 |
Approved document submission where instructed |
Administration |
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Records, background checks, CCW and administrative matters |
Lobby |
24 hours / 365 days |
Lobby-access services including inmate account kiosk |
- Choose whether you need the Sheriff, jail, dispatch, records, sales, CCW or impound contact.
- Use 740-288-1338 for Correctional Facility questions.
- Use 740-286-6464 for general non-emergency Sheriff or dispatch matters.
- Check administrative hours before travelling for a weekday office service.
- Use 911 only for an emergency.
How to Check an Inmate or Recent Jackson County Arrest
The Jackson County Sheriff’s current jail page provides detailed jail-service information but does not clearly link to a live searchable county inmate roster. That matters because internet searches for “Jackson County inmate search” frequently lead to Jackson Counties in other states or unofficial jail directories.
If you need to know whether someone is physically in the Jackson County Correctional Facility now, call 740-288-1338.
Booking and entry-pack charges
The Sheriff’s current Jail page publishes a $20 booking fee plus a $2 entry-pack fee. The entry pack includes basic hygiene items. The county says booking and entry-pack fees must be paid before an inmate can place a commissary order.
- Review the current booking-fee information.
- Check the commissary schedule.
- Review inmate phone information.
- Use the exact inmate-mail address shown by the county.
- Review court and bond links.
- Confirm the current visitation schedule before travelling.
Use the Correct Jackson County Court After an Arrest
The Sheriff’s Jail page directs families to the Jackson County Municipal Court or the Jackson County Clerk of Courts for arraignment, court-date and bail information.
Need |
Official office |
Address / phone |
Online route |
|---|---|---|---|
Municipal criminal, misdemeanor, traffic or warrant matter |
Jackson County Municipal Court |
295 Broadway Street, Suite 101 · 740-286-2718 |
Case Search / Active Warrants |
Felony Common Pleas criminal case |
Jackson County Clerk of Courts Legal Division |
226 E Main Street · 740-286-2006 |
Common Pleas court-record search |
Common Pleas hearing / judge office |
Jackson County Common Pleas Court |
226 E Main Street, 2nd Floor · 740-286-3601 |
County court information |
- Select Case Search for a Municipal Court case.
- Search by name or case information using the available fields.
- Confirm the correct person before relying on a result.
- Use the court’s Active Warrants option when that is specifically what you need.
- Remember that the Municipal Court warns online information can lag court activity by at least 24 hours or longer.
- Contact the court when verified information is required.
- Use the Legal Division for Common Pleas criminal records.
- Search by the case number when you have it.
- Confirm the defendant and filing information.
- Use the Clerk when you need an official or certified court record.
Jackson County Jail Visitation Hours and Scheduling
The current JCCF page publishes weekend visitation and requires visits to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Published rule |
Current county guidance |
|---|---|
Saturday |
Noon–5:00 p.m.; last appointment 4:30 p.m. |
Sunday |
Noon–5:00 p.m.; last appointment 4:30 p.m. |
Visit allowance |
30 minutes of visit time |
Split option |
Two 15-minute visits over two days or one 30-minute visit |
Advance scheduling |
At least 24 hours in advance |
How to Add Money to a Jackson County Inmate Account
The Sheriff’s Office currently provides four ways to add money for commissary: the jail lobby kiosk, Access Corrections online, Access Corrections by telephone and the Access Corrections mobile app.
Method |
Current guidance |
Important detail |
|---|---|---|
Lobby kiosk |
350 Portsmouth Street |
Available 24/7; kiosk does not accept $1 bills |
Online |
Access Corrections |
Select the correct facility and inmate |
Telephone |
1-866-845-1884 |
Use the inmate’s correct identifying information |
Mobile app |
Access Corrections app |
Select Jackson County’s facility inside the app |
Published service fee |
$4 |
County jail page says all listed deposit methods charge the fee |
Commissary schedule
The county says orders are sent out on Mondays and Thursdays by 9:30 a.m., with delivery on Tuesdays and Fridays. National holidays can interrupt that schedule.
The jail also publishes a $12 weekender pack when available and when the inmate has funds.
- Choose the inmate-deposit service.
- Select the correct state and Jackson County facility.
- Match the inmate carefully.
- Review the amount and fee before paying.
- Keep the payment confirmation.
Jackson County Inmate Calls Use ICSolutions
According to the Sheriff’s jail page, inmates have telephones in the housing area for collect calls and can also purchase phone time from their commissary account.
JCCF currently identifies ICSolutions as the inmate phone service and publishes family-and-friends support at 1-888-506-8407.
- Confirm the provider is still ICSolutions.
- Create the appropriate family account if needed.
- Use the inmate’s correct information.
- Review current call rates before adding funds.
- Contact provider support if a payment or telephone number is blocked.
Jackson County Inmate Mail Uses 372 Portsmouth Street
The Sheriff’s public office address is 350 Portsmouth Street, but the official Jail page gives a different mailing address for inmate correspondence.
JACKSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Attn: [Inmate’s Name]
372 PORTSMOUTH ST.
JACKSON, OHIO 45640
The jail states that non-privileged incoming mail, including photographs, is photocopied and the inmate receives the photocopy rather than the original item.
How to Request Jackson County Sheriff Public Records
The Sheriff’s Office says most records held by JCSO or the Jackson County Coroner are public unless an Ohio public-record exception applies. Investigatory information can be redacted or withheld when legally protected.
The county says requests are acknowledged for review and may be completed immediately or may take up to approximately 14 days depending on the circumstances and whether an investigation is ongoing.
Method |
Current official instruction |
|---|---|
In person |
350 Portsmouth Street · Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays |
Mail |
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Public Records Request, 350 Portsmouth St., Jackson, OH 45640 |
Email |
kdavis@jacksonso.org |
Fax |
740-286-5635 |
Telephone |
740-286-6464 and ask for Public Records |
- Find Public Record Request Form.
- Download the current version.
- Identify the incident precisely.
- Complete your preferred return-contact information.
- Submit it using the current Sheriff instructions.
Jackson County Background Check Fees and Requirements
The Sheriff’s Office processes local, BCI and FBI background checks during normal administrative hours. The person whose background is being checked must appear; the Sheriff’s FAQ says another family member cannot complete the process for them.
Service |
Current listed price |
What to bring or know |
|---|---|---|
Local background check |
$5 |
State-issued photo identification |
BCI |
$40 |
Photo ID, applicable ORC/reason code and destination information |
FBI |
$45 |
Photo ID and required submission information |
BCI + FBI |
$70 |
Photo ID and correct reason-code information |
Rolled fingerprints |
$30 first copy |
Add $5 for each additional copy under current county pricing |
The Sheriff currently accepts cash, check, money order and debit/credit cards. Electronic-card transactions carry additional surcharges, so verify the total before payment.
- Scroll to Backgrounds.
- Choose Local, BCI, FBI or combined BCI/FBI.
- Verify the current price.
- Bring a state-issued photo ID.
- Have the correct ORC/reason code and receiving address when the requesting organization requires one.
- Confirm any card surcharge before payment.
Jackson County Concealed Carry License Service
The Sheriff’s Office processes Ohio concealed-handgun license applications during its normal Monday–Friday administrative hours. Ohio law preserves the licensing system even though qualifying adults may also be able to carry without a license under Ohio’s permitless-carry law.
A license can still matter for purposes such as reciprocity with other states, so use the Ohio Attorney General’s current guidance rather than assuming licensing no longer has a purpose.
License service |
Current Jackson County fee |
|---|---|
New license |
$67 |
Renewal |
$50 |
Emergency license |
$37 |
Replacement license |
$15 |
Military veteran new / renewal |
$0 when eligible and funding remains available |
New applicant who has not been an Ohio resident for the last five years |
$91 |
Renewal applicant who has not been an Ohio resident for the last five years |
$74 |
Emergency applicant who has not been an Ohio resident for the last five years |
$66 |
The Sheriff’s current instructions say applicants should bring the completed application, valid driver’s license or state ID, required competency/training documentation and any court documentation that applies to relief from disability. Applicants are fingerprinted and photographed by the office.
- Review current applicant eligibility requirements.
- Confirm the fee that applies to your situation.
- Download the application from the Sheriff’s Forms page if needed.
- Gather your photo ID and training documentation.
- Review the Ohio Attorney General guidance before submitting.
- Visit during current Sheriff’s administrative hours.
- Read the current Ohio concealed-carry manual.
- Confirm present eligibility and training rules.
- Review reciprocity when you travel outside Ohio.
- Do not rely on an old training website or outdated licensing article.
How to Recover a Vehicle Impounded by Jackson County Sheriff
The Jackson County Sheriff’s impound lot contains vehicles impounded by that Sheriff’s Office. If another police agency towed the vehicle, JCSO’s impound process may not apply.
Item |
Current Sheriff guidance |
|---|---|
Base tow fee |
$100, subject to increase for above-normal towing situations |
Storage fee |
$17 per day beginning the day the vehicle enters the impound lot |
Release hours |
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays |
Payment location |
350 Portsmouth Street, Suite 102 |
OVI / DUI seizure |
Court order from the assigned judge may be required before release |
Proof required |
Proof of ownership and valid identification |
- Confirm JCSO actually impounded the vehicle.
- Review the current tow and daily storage charges.
- Check whether a court release order is required.
- Gather proof of ownership and valid ID.
- Make sure plates and registration meet the county’s release requirements.
- Call 740-286-6464 when the circumstances are unusual.
Jackson County Sheriff Sales Are Now Online
The Sheriff’s Office conducts foreclosure Sheriff sales through Ohio’s official online Sheriff Sale auction system. Tax Sales use a different process and should not be confused with the online foreclosure auction.
Online foreclosure Sheriff sales
The county says bidders must register through the official auction site. Current instructions state that a wire deposit must be received by 4:00 p.m. ET two business days before the auction, while an ACH debit deposit must be received by 4:00 p.m. ET five business days before the auction.
Final payment is generally due within 30 days following confirmation of sale unless the court orders otherwise.
- Register before attempting to bid.
- Use the auction calendar to locate Jackson County property.
- Read the specific case and property terms.
- Review the deposit deadline before transferring money.
- Research the property through the Auditor and Recorder before bidding.
- Do not assume the Sheriff’s Office has keys or access to inspect the interior.
Tax Sales are different
The Sheriff’s information says Tax Sales are generally conducted in person on scheduled dates at the Jackson County Courthouse, 226 East Main Street, and the purchase terms differ from online foreclosure Sheriff sales.
- Check whether you are looking at a Sheriff Sale or Tax Sale.
- Confirm that the sale has not been canceled or postponed.
- Read the current payment requirement.
- Use the Auditor link for property data.
- Use the Recorder link for deed research.
Jackson County Victims Can Get Investigation-Stage Help
The Sheriff’s Office operates a no-cost Crime Victim Navigator program to help victims understand what happens after a report is made.
The Navigator can explain the investigation process, provide case-progress information, help obtain incident reports and assist with communication between the victim and the investigator.
The Sheriff’s program generally follows the case until it is handed to the Prosecutor for prosecution. At that point, a Prosecutor’s victim advocate may continue helping the victim through the court process.
- Review the program’s role during the investigation.
- Write down the incident number from the responding deputy.
- Save the investigator’s name.
- Call JCSO to enroll in the program when eligible.
- After prosecution begins, ask about the Prosecutor’s victim-advocate service.
Use Jackson County’s Dedicated Road-Condition Line
During winter weather, the Jackson County Sheriff maintains a dedicated road-condition recording at 740-688-3600.
The Sheriff’s Office specifically asks residents not to use the general non-emergency number merely to ask which snow level is in effect.
Level |
County explanation |
|---|---|
Level 1 |
Roadways are hazardous and may be icy; motorists should drive very cautiously. |
Level 2 |
Roadways are hazardous; only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be on the roads. |
Level 3 |
Roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel except when travel is absolutely necessary or for a personal emergency. |
- Review the current snow-emergency level definition.
- Use 740-688-3600 for the county road-condition recording.
- Follow current Sheriff notices during active winter weather.
- Do not call the non-emergency dispatch line simply for a snow-level update.
Jackson County Sheriff Employment and Applications
The Sheriff’s employment page currently accepts applications for law-enforcement, corrections, dispatch and auxiliary roles as openings are available.
Deputy applicants generally must be at least 21, have an Ohio driver’s license, meet education and citizenship requirements and currently hold the required OPOTA certification. Corrections and dispatcher/civilian applicants generally have an 18-year minimum age under the Sheriff’s published requirements.
The Sheriff’s current instructions say completed applications are returned in person at 350 Portsmouth Street during normal weekday business hours; electronic applications are not accepted under the published process.
- Check the current positions being accepted.
- Read the requirements for the specific position.
- Download the appropriate application or job description.
- Gather the supporting documents listed for that role.
- Follow the current in-person submission instructions.
Use the Sheriff’s Forms Page Before Making a Special Trip
The Jackson County Sheriff’s forms page currently provides downloadable documents for several common requests, including:
- Concealed-handgun license application.
- Public-record request.
- Deputy commendation.
- Complaint regarding a deputy.
- Employment application.
- Salvage vehicle title request.
- Statement form.
- Corrections and dispatcher employment material.
- Choose the form that matches your task.
- Download the newest version from the official page.
- Read it before travelling to the office.
- Bring the identification or supporting documents the service requires.
- Call 740-286-6464 if the form does not explain how it must be returned.
Jackson County Details Worth Checking Twice
- Jackson County, Ohio is easy to confuse with other Jackson Counties. Verify the official domain is jacksonso.org.
- The office and inmate-mail addresses are different. Sheriff administration uses 350 Portsmouth Street; the current jail page lists 372 Portsmouth Street for inmate correspondence.
- Jail status and court status are different. Call JCCF for physical custody; use the correct court for charges and hearings.
- Municipal Court is not Common Pleas Court. Lower-level Municipal matters and felony Common Pleas matters use separate searches.
- Home or internet “inmate roster” pages may be unofficial. Confirm custody with JCCF before sending money.
- Commissary has local booking-fee rules. JCCF says booking and entry-pack fees must be satisfied before an inmate can order commissary.
- Do not send Sheriff Sale deposits until you verify the live official auction. Sales can be canceled or postponed.
- Do not use the normal dispatch number for routine snow-level checks. The Sheriff publishes a separate road-condition line.
- An incident report and a background check are different services. Ask for the record that actually satisfies your purpose.
- An arrest is not a conviction. Check the court disposition before drawing conclusions about a person’s criminal record.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Address and Map
Jackson, OH 45640
Non-emergency: 740-286-6464
Administration: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Lobby: 24 hours a day
350 Portsmouth Street
Jackson, OH 45640
Jail information: 740-288-1338
Jackson, OH 45640
Phone: 740-286-2718
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Jackson, OH 45640
Legal Division: 740-286-2006
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office FAQs
What is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office phone number in Ohio?
The main non-emergency Sheriff and dispatch number is 740-286-6464. For Jackson County Correctional Facility questions, call 740-288-1338. Call 911 for emergencies.
Where is the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio?
The Sheriff’s Office is at 350 Portsmouth Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640. Administrative hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the lobby, dispatch, jail and deputy operations have 24-hour functions.
How do I find out whether someone is in Jackson County Jail?
The current official Jackson County Sheriff’s jail page does not clearly provide a public searchable inmate roster. Call Jackson County Correctional Facility at 740-288-1338 for current custody information, then use the appropriate court system for case status.
How do I find a Jackson County inmate’s court date or bond?
Use Jackson County Municipal Court for Municipal matters and the Jackson County Clerk of Courts for Common Pleas cases. The Sheriff’s Jail page specifically directs families to those court resources for court dates, case information and bail or bond details.
When can I visit an inmate at Jackson County Correctional Facility?
The current Sheriff’s Jail page lists visitation Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m., with the last appointment at 4:30 p.m. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Each inmate receives 30 minutes of visit time, which may be used as one 30-minute visit or two 15-minute visits.
How do I send commissary money to a Jackson County inmate?
You can use the kiosk in the Sheriff’s lobby at 350 Portsmouth Street, Access Corrections online, the Access Corrections telephone service at 1-866-845-1884 or its mobile app. The Sheriff’s current Jail page lists a $4 service fee for the deposit methods.
What address should I use for Jackson County inmate mail?
The current Jail page says to address personal inmate mail to Jackson County Correctional Facility, Attn: the inmate’s name, 372 Portsmouth St., Jackson, Ohio 45640. This is different from the Sheriff’s 350 Portsmouth Street administrative address.
How do I request a Jackson County Sheriff incident report?
Use the Sheriff’s Public Record Request form or submit a written request identifying the incident date or period, incident type, involved people and your preferred return contact. Current options include in-person, mail, email, fax and telephone contact through the Sheriff’s records process.
Does Jackson County Sheriff provide BCI and FBI background checks?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office currently provides local, BCI, FBI and combined BCI/FBI background checks during normal administrative hours. The person being checked must appear with state-issued photo identification and any required reason-code or destination information.
Where can I check Jackson County Ohio Sheriff foreclosure sales?
Jackson County foreclosure Sheriff sales are conducted through the official Jackson County Sheriff Sale online auction site. Review the live Sheriff’s current-sales page first because properties can be canceled, postponed or removed and deposit deadlines apply.
Jackson County Official Resources
Main official website for Sheriff services, contacts and public information.
Open jacksonso.orgBooking fees, commissary, calls, inmate mail, court links and visitation.
Open official jail informationConcealed carry, BCI/FBI/local background checks, victim-rights resources and public records.
Open Sheriff’s services pagePublic records, CCW, employment, commendation, complaint and other forms.
Open official formsMunicipal case search, active warrants, court forms, bail information and contact information.
Open Municipal CourtCommon Pleas criminal and other Legal Division records.
Open Jackson County Clerk of CourtsCurrent foreclosure and tax-sale information.
Open current Sheriff salesInvestigation-stage help for eligible Jackson County crime victims.
Open victim-services informationCurrent statewide concealed-handgun licensing guidance and reciprocity resources.
Open Ohio concealed-carry guidanceEditorial review: official Jackson County Sheriff, jail, court, Ohio government and related primary-source information was checked for this update on September 27, 2026. Fees, office hours, staffing, jail rules, court information and sale procedures can change, so recheck the responsible official source before taking a time-sensitive or payment-related action.
Legal and privacy notice: an arrest or jail booking is not a conviction. Online warrant and court information can change and may not include confidential, sealed or otherwise restricted material. This page is informational and is not legal advice.
FCRA notice: do not use this page, a jail record, Sheriff search or basic public record as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report when making employment, housing, credit, insurance or another FCRA-regulated decision.
If a crime is in progress, someone is in immediate danger or emergency assistance is needed, call 911.
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