Mahoning County OH Jail

Mahoning County OH Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 330-480-4920

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Mahoning County OH Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 110 5th Ave Youngstown, OH which is operated locally by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Mahoning County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Youngstown Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Mahoning County Justice Center holds inmates and offenders in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. The Sheriff and his staff have no legal authority to release you without proper order from the court. The Sheriff and his staff are responsible for the daily operation of the jail and responsible to provide a safe and secure environment for those confined within the facility.

It is important that you read and understand this handbook. If you indicate, at the time of booking, that you do not understand the contents of this handbook, the contents of this handbook will be read and explained to you. Specific questions may be directed to any of the staff. You have a responsibility to follow these rules and regulations and to act in a proper manner. You must obey any instructions or orders given to you by jail staff. Failure to follow these Rules and Regulations may result in disciplinary sanctions against you.

Mahoning County OH Jail – Inmate Handbook

visitation Info

Mahoning County OH Jail – Visitation

You will be permitted to visit family and friends while being housed in the Justice Center.  Visiting will consist of a one half-hour visit per week.  Visiting times must be scheduled at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the visit with the housing unit Deputy.  All juveniles must be accompanied by an adult. Visitation privileges may be restricted for security or disciplinary reasons.

All visitors must be registered with the Justice Center.  You may only have two visitors on your list at one time. Those are the only people that may visit you.

Times when visits may be scheduled

• Monday through Friday:     Check with housing unit Deputy
• Saturday:                               Check with housing unit Deputy
• Sunday:                                 Check with housing unit Deputy

Visitors must be dressed properly.  No halter-tops, shorts, miniskirt, or other revealing clothes will be worn by visitors while in the Justice Center.

All visitors arriving at the Justice Center will be required to show a photo I.D. and will be required to submit to a metal detector search.  No bags, purses, hats, or coats will be permitted to enter the visiting area.  Lockers are available in the lobby.

Visitors may be denied access to the Justice Center for the following reasons:

• The visitor represents a clear and present danger to the security of the facility.
• The visitor has a past history of disruptive conduct at the jail.
• The visitor is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• The visitor is improperly dressed.
• The visitor refuses to submit to a search or doesn’t show proper identification.
• The prisoner refuses the visit.
• Visiting restrictions have been placed on the prisoner for reasons involving discipline or security.

The Warden or his designate determines that there are other substantial reasons to justify such limitations in order to promote the safe and secure operation of the facility. Such reasons will be documented in writing.

Once your visit has been approved, you must advise your visitor the time and day of the scheduled visit and the conditions to which your visitor must comply.  Jail staff will not monitor your conversation with your visitor, however, there are cameras in the visitor area that will be monitored.  Any violations of conduct such as indecent exposure, fighting, vandalizing the facility may result in loss of access to the Justice Center  and/or criminal prosecutions.