Scioto County Jail, OH: Inmate Search, Visitation and Phone Calls | Pigeonly
Updated July 6, 2026
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Scioto County Jail, OH

Physical Address 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Everything families need for Scioto County Jail in Portsmouth, Ohio: find an inmate on the county roster, schedule a video visit through IC Solutions (video visits only, no in-person contact visits since August 2021), send money via Access Corrections, and learn the mail rules. Operated by the Scioto County Sheriff's Office.

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Scioto County Jail, OH: Inmate Search, Visitation and Phone Calls

City

Portsmouth

County

Scioto County

State

OH

Facility Type

County Jail

Gender

Male and Female

Custody Levels

Pretrial and Sentenced

Operator

Scioto County Sheriff's Office

Address

1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Phone

(740) 355-8277

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Visitation

  • ✓ Scioto County Jail uses video visitation only. There are no traditional in-person contact visits.
  • ✓ Register free at icsolutions.com. Onsite video visits at the facility are free. Offsite visits (from home) are fee-based.
  • ✓ Visits are scheduled by housing unit and last name, Tuesday through Friday evenings.
  • ✓ Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visit time for onsite visits. Bring a state-issued photo ID.

Mail

  • ✓ Mail letters to: [Inmate Name], Scioto County Jail, 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
  • ✓ Certified money orders by mail are accepted. Write the inmate's name in the memo section.
  • ✓ No cash in mail. No packages. No personal items.
  • ✓ Care packages can be ordered through Access Securepak at accesscatalog.com.

Commissary

  • ✓ Send money online via Access Corrections at accesscorrections.com.
  • ✓ Cash deposits accepted in person at the Administrative Office, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • ✓ Certified money orders accepted by mail with the inmate's name in the memo section.
  • ✓ Inmates order commissary twice a week (Monday and Thursday). Money must be deposited by 9:30 AM on order day. Maximum $60 per order.

Phone and Video

  • ✓ Scioto County Jail uses IC Solutions for video visitation and phone calls.
  • ✓ Register at icsolutions.com. Calls and video visits from home require an account and payment.
  • ✓ All calls and video sessions are recorded and monitored.

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Inmate Search

Find Someone at Scioto County Jail

Search the county inmate roster via sciotocountysheriff.org. Call (740) 355-8277 if the person isn't listed.

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Visitation

Scioto County Jail Visitation: Video Visits Only

No in-person contact visits. Register at icsolutions.com. Onsite visits are free. Offsite visits from home are fee-based.

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Commissary

How to Send Money to Scioto County Jail

Access Corrections online, cash at the Admin Office (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4 PM), or certified money order by mail.

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Phone Calls

Phone and Video Calls at Scioto County Jail

IC Solutions handles calls and video visits. Register at icsolutions.com.

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Mail

Mail and Care Packages to Scioto County Jail

Mail to 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Care packages via Access Securepak at accesscatalog.com.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from Scioto County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

Search the county roster at sciotocountysheriff.org/inmate-information. The ODRC search does not cover county jail inmates. Call (740) 355-8277 if the search returns no result.

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Verified from Scioto County Sheriff's Office Visitation Page See our sources ›

Video visits only since August 2021. Register free at icsolutions.com. Onsite visits at the facility are free; offsite visits from home are fee-based. Schedule varies by housing unit, Tuesday through Friday evenings.

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Verified from Scioto County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information See our sources ›

Access Corrections at accesscorrections.com, cash at the Admin Office (Mon-Fri 8 AM-4 PM), or certified money order by mail. Commissary orders twice weekly with a $60 cap per order.

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Verified from Scioto County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information See our sources ›

Mail to: [Inmate Name], Scioto County Jail, 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Certified money orders accepted by mail. Care packages via Access Securepak at accesscatalog.com.

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Verified from Scioto County Sheriff's Office Visitation Page

IC Solutions handles video visits and calls. Register at icsolutions.com. Offsite sessions are fee-based. All sessions are recorded and monitored.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Scioto County Jail?

Search the county inmate roster at the link on sciotocountysheriff.org/inmate-information. If the person isn't listed, call (740) 355-8277.

Inmate Search
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Does Scioto County Jail have in-person visitation?

No. Since August 2021, Scioto County Jail offers video visitation only. Register at icsolutions.com. Onsite video visits at the facility are free. Offsite visits from home or a device are fee-based.

Visitation
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How do I schedule a video visit at Scioto County Jail?

Register at icsolutions.com (free). Once registered, schedule a visit based on the inmate's housing unit and last name. Visits run Tuesday through Friday evenings. See the full schedule in the Visitation guide.

Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Scioto County Jail?

Use Access Corrections online at accesscorrections.com, bring cash to the Administrative Office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or mail a certified money order with the inmate's name in the memo to 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

Send Money
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What is the mailing address for Scioto County Jail?

Mail to: [Inmate Name], Scioto County Jail, 1025 16th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. No cash. Certified money orders by mail are accepted with the inmate's name in the memo.

Mail
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Who operates Scioto County Jail?

The Scioto County Sheriff's Office. The jail is at 1025 16th Street in Portsmouth, Ohio, Scioto County.

Facility Info
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Can I order a care package for someone at Scioto County Jail?

Yes. Use Access Securepak at accesscatalog.com to order approved care packages. Items from the public are not accepted at the jail directly.

Commissary
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What is the commissary order limit at Scioto County Jail?

Inmates can order commissary twice a week, on Monday and Thursday. Orders are limited to $60 per order. Money must be deposited by 9:30 AM on the day of the order.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 6, 2026. Official source: sciotocountysheriff.org/inmate-information ›