Inmate Search at Stark County Jail

Search the official roster at starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail. The ODRC offender search covers state prisons only. Call (330) 430-3850 if the person isn't listed.

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Overview

Stark County Jail is operated by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, not the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC). The ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch covers state prisons only and will not show anyone held at Stark County Jail. To find someone at this facility, use the official inmate roster at starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail. If the person isn’t listed, call the jail at (330) 430-3850.

Quick Facts

Search tool: Stark County inmate roster at starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail.
The ODRC Offender Search does not cover county jail inmates. Use the county roster only.
The roster lists currently housed inmates. Recent bookings may take a few hours to appear.
Call (330) 430-3850 to confirm custody if the person isn't on the roster.
Register with VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-0192 for release notifications.

Using the Stark County Inmate Roster

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office maintains a current inmate roster at starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail. Search by name. Results typically show:

Full name and inmate ID
Booking date
Charges
Bond information
Upcoming court dates

The roster updates regularly, but recent bookings may take a few hours to appear. Wait a few hours after a recent arrest before searching.

Why the ODRC Search Won’t Work Here

The ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch covers people serving state sentences at ODRC facilities. Stark County Jail holds:

Pretrial detainees awaiting arraignment, bond, or trial
People serving county sentences (typically under one year)
Possibly state or federal contract inmates held temporarily

None of these people appear in the ODRC system. Use the county roster only.

Why the Search Might Return No Result

If the person isn’t on the roster, common reasons include:

Recent booking: The roster may not have updated yet. Check again in a few hours.
Name mismatch: The system uses legal names. Nicknames or spelling variations may not match.
Already transferred: If sentenced to state prison, the person may have moved to an ODRC facility. Check the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch.
Already released: They may have posted bond, completed their sentence, or been released.

Call (330) 430-3850 to confirm current placement if the roster returns no result.

After You Find Them

Once you confirm the person is at Stark County Jail:

To get release notifications: Register with VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-0192.
To visit: Register at icsolutions.com for a video visit. See the Visitation guide.
To fund phone calls: Set up a GTL/ConnectNetwork account at connectnetwork.com. See the Phone Calls guide.
To send commissary: Order through Keefe at StarkPackages.com. See the Send Money guide.
To send mail: Use 4500 Atlantic Blvd NE, Canton, OH 44705. See the Mail guide.

Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Stark County Jail?

Go to starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail and search the inmate roster by name. If the person isn't listed, call (330) 430-3850.

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Does the ODRC search cover Stark County Jail?

No. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prisons only. County jail inmates are not listed there. Use the county roster at starkcountyohio.gov/sheriff/divisions/jail.

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

Possible reasons: they were booked recently and the roster hasn't updated, the name spelling doesn't match their legal name, they were released, or they transferred to a state prison. Call (330) 430-3850 to confirm.

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Who does Stark County Jail hold?

Pretrial detainees, people serving county sentences, and possibly state or federal contract inmates. People sentenced to ODRC state prisons may remain at the county jail for some time before transferring.

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How do I get notified when someone is released from Stark County Jail?

Register with VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-0192. VINE sends automated notifications when an inmate's custody status changes.

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If someone was sentenced to state prison, where do I find them?

Once they transfer to an ODRC facility, they'll appear in the ODRC Offender Search at appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch. Until then, check the Stark County roster.

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Can I get case or charge information from the jail?

The county roster shows current charges. For more detail, check the Stark County Clerk of Courts.

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What do I do after I confirm the person is at Stark County Jail?

Register at icsolutions.com for video visits. Set up GTL/ConnectNetwork at connectnetwork.com for phone calls. Order commissary at StarkPackages.com. Mail letters to 4500 Atlantic Blvd NE, Canton, OH 44705.

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