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Inmate Search at Ohio Reformatory for Women

Use the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. ORW holds only ODRC state-sentenced females. If the search returns no result, call (937) 642-1065.

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Overview

Ohio Reformatory for Women is an ODRC state prison holding adult females serving state sentences. All inmates appear in the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. There is no separate federal or USMS population at ORW, so one search covers everyone housed 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 dates, security classification, and upcoming hearings.
ORW holds only ODRC state-sentenced adult females. No federal or USMS population.
Transfers may take 24 to 48 hours to appear in the database.
If the search returns no result, call ORW at (937) 642-1065.

Using the ODRC Offender Search

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

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

The database updates regularly, but recent transfers to or from ORW may take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If the person was recently moved, wait a day before assuming something is wrong.

Why the Search Might Return No Result

A missing result doesn’t mean the person isn’t at ORW. Common reasons:

Recent transfer: A move to or from ORW may take 24 to 48 hours to post in the ODRC system.
Name mismatch: The system uses legal names only. Nicknames, spelling variations, or name changes won’t match.
Recently sentenced: Newly sentenced inmates may spend weeks at a county jail or reception center before transferring to ORW.
Released or transferred out: The person may have moved to another ODRC facility, been paroled, or been released.

If none of these explain the empty result, call ORW at (937) 642-1065 and ask staff to confirm current placement.

After You Find Them

Once you confirm the person is at Ohio Reformatory for Women:

To visit: Get approved at drc.ohio.gov/visitation, then book at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com. See the Visitation guide.
To send money: Use JPay at connectnetwork.com. See the Send Money guide.
To receive calls: Set up a ConnectNetwork account at connectnetwork.com. See the Phone Calls guide.
To send mail: Personal letters go to 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505. Legal mail goes to 1479 Collins Avenue, Marysville, OH 43040. See the Mail guide.

Families Also Ask

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How do I search for an inmate at Ohio Reformatory for Women?

Use the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. Search by full legal name, ODRC number, or county of conviction. If the search returns no result, call (937) 642-1065.

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Does ORW hold federal inmates or USMS detainees?

No. ORW holds only ODRC state-sentenced adult females. 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 hasn't posted yet (allow 24 to 48 hours), the name doesn't exactly match the legal name on file, the person is still at a reception center or county jail, or they were transferred, paroled, or released. Call (937) 642-1065 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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Can I confirm placement by calling ORW?

Yes. Call (937) 642-1065 and ask staff to confirm whether a specific person is currently housed at ORW. Have the full legal name and date of birth ready.

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What is the ODRC offender number?

A unique ID assigned by ODRC at intake. It stays with the inmate across all facility transfers and is the most reliable search identifier. Find it on court documents or official ODRC correspondence.

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

Get approved as a visitor at drc.ohio.gov/visitation, then book a visit at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com. Set up a ConnectNetwork account for phone calls. Deposit money via JPay at connectnetwork.com. Send personal mail to the ODRC OMPC in Youngstown.

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