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Inmate Search at North Central Correctional Complex

Use the ODRC Offender Search to find an NCCC inmate by name or ODRC number. If the search returns no result, call the facility directly at (740) 387-7040.

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Overview

North Central Correctional Complex is an ODRC-contract facility operated by MTC holding Ohio state-sentenced adult males. All inmates are in the Ohio state system and appear in the official ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. NCCC does not hold a separate federal or USMS population, so one search covers everyone at this facility. If the search returns no result, the person may have recently transferred, been released, or the database may not yet reflect a recent move.

Quick Facts

Search tool: ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch.
Search by full legal name, ODRC offender number, or county of conviction.
Results show current facility, sentence start date, projected release date, security classification, and upcoming hearings.
NCCC holds only ODRC-sentenced state inmates. No separate federal or USMS population.
Transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear in the database.
If the search returns no result, call NCCC at (740) 387-7040 to confirm placement.

Using the ODRC Offender Search

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction maintains an official offender search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. This covers all ODRC inmates across the state, including everyone at NCCC.

What you can search by:

First and last name
ODRC offender number
County of conviction
Upcoming hearing date

What results show:

Current facility name and location
Sentence start date and projected release date
Security classification
Parole or supervision status
Scheduled hearings (parole, judicial review, etc.)

The database updates regularly, but new transfers to NCCC may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you know the person was recently moved, wait a day or two before assuming something is wrong.

Search Tips

Use the full legal name exactly as it appears on court documents. A nickname, shortened name, or name variant won’t return a result even if the person is in the system. If the last name is hyphenated or has a suffix (Jr., III), include it.

If a common last name returns multiple results, narrow by county of conviction or use the ODRC number if you have it. The ODRC number is assigned at intake and stays with the person across all facility transfers.

Why the Search Might Come Back Empty

An empty result doesn’t mean the person isn’t at NCCC. Common reasons:

Recent transfer: The move to NCCC may not have processed yet. Allow 24 to 48 hours after a transfer.
Name mismatch: The system uses legal names only. If the name you searched differs from the legal name on file, the search won’t match.
Recently sentenced: Newly sentenced inmates often spend weeks at a county jail or reception center before transferring to a permanent ODRC facility. They may not appear in the ODRC system yet.
Released or transferred out: The person may have moved to a different facility or been released. Check whether a supervision status shows instead of a facility.

If none of these explain the empty result, call NCCC at (740) 387-7040 and ask staff to confirm current placement.

After You Find Them

Once you confirm the person is at NCCC:

To visit: Register as an approved visitor through the ViaPath portal at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app, then schedule a visit. See the Visitation guide.
To send money: Use JPay through connectnetwork.com. See the Send Money guide.
To call: Set up a ConnectNetwork account at connectnetwork.com. See the Phone Calls guide.
To send mail: Use 670 Marion-Williamsport Road E, Marion, OH 43302. Include full legal name and ODRC number. See the Mail guide.

Families Also Ask

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How do I search for an inmate at North Central Correctional Complex?

Use the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. Search by full legal name, ODRC number, or county of conviction. Results include current facility, sentence status, and upcoming hearings.

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Does NCCC hold federal inmates or USMS detainees?

No. NCCC is an ODRC-contract facility holding only Ohio state-sentenced inmates. All inmates appear in the ODRC Offender Search. There is no separate federal or USMS population.

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Why isn't the person showing up in the ODRC search?

Possible reasons: the transfer to NCCC hasn't posted yet (allow 24 to 48 hours), the name you searched doesn't exactly match the legal name on file, the person is still at a county jail awaiting transfer, or they were transferred to a different facility or released. Call NCCC at (740) 387-7040 to confirm.

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What does the ODRC Offender Search show?

Current facility, sentence start date, projected release date, security classification, parole or supervision status, and scheduled hearings.

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What is the ODRC offender number?

A unique ID assigned by ODRC at intake. It stays with the inmate across facility transfers and is the most reliable way to search. You can find it on court documents or any official ODRC correspondence.

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Can I confirm placement by calling NCCC?

Yes. Call (740) 387-7040 and ask staff to confirm whether a specific person is currently housed at the facility. Have the full legal name and date of birth ready.

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What if the person was recently sentenced?

Newly sentenced inmates often spend weeks at a county jail awaiting transfer to an ODRC reception center, then again before assignment to a permanent facility like NCCC. They may not appear in the ODRC system until that process is complete. Call NCCC or the sending county jail to track current location.

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What do I do after I confirm the person is at NCCC?

Register as a visitor through the ViaPath portal (ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app), set up a ConnectNetwork phone account (connectnetwork.com), and deposit money via JPay. See the Visitation, Phone Calls, and Send Money guides for step-by-step instructions.

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