Fairfield County Jail, OH Inmate Roster

Located in Lancaster, Ohio, the Fairfield County Jail provides the surrounding area with security and revenue for public improvement. The Fairfield County Jail provides inmates with resources to help their rehabilitation and reintegrate them into society smoothly. These programs are designed to provide inmates with the support that they need to turn their lives around.

Currently, the Fairfield County Jail offers programs to help prisoners with drug and alcohol addiction, such as AA. They also give inmates educational opportunities to increase reading and math skills. This program can even help inmates receive their GED!

In addition to these programs, inmates are also able to participate in a work-release program upon approval of the prion’s administration. Each case is handled by the Jail Supervisor.

The Fairfield County Jail also runs the Fairfield County Reentry Coalition. This is an entity that is designed to keep the community secure while addressing the needs of inmates who have carried out their sentences. Return to the outside community can be difficult for offenders, so the program is meant to bring ex-offenders together with faith-based groups, law enforcement, social services, and community members to provide a congenial reentry into society.

Fairfield County Jail Mugshots

If you are looking for more information on arrests in Fairfield County and would like to perform an inmate search, you can look up mugshots of recent arrests. A mugshot gallery of arrests in Fairfield County is available at https://mugshots.com/US-States/Ohio/Fairfield-County-OH/ or you can use other mugshot websites such as https://www.mugshotsonline.com/ohio/fairfield to look for a person of interest.

If you are looking for specific information on the Fairfield County inmate list, you should contact the Fairfield County Jail directly. Their phone line is (740) 652-7301.

Jail Staff

The Fairfield County Jail is run by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. The current Jail Bureau Commander is Lieutenant Jason Hodder, who has been working for the Sheriff’s Department since 2002. He is well experienced in the corrections field. Lieutenant Hodder has worked as a Training Officer, as well as a Correctional Academy Instructor and Correctional Academy Commander. An educator as well, Hodder is certified by OPOTA in subjects such as Inmate Rights, Civil Liability, Crisis and Suicide Intervention, and Community Diversity and Procedural Justice.

Sentenced Inmates

If you have been sentenced to stay at the Fairfield County Jail, you need to follow procedure to avoid breaking the law. You have certain responsibilities that must be followed.

The court will have given you paperwork that describes the exact date and time that you must report to the jail. If an emergency prevents you from being on time to your appointment at the jail, you still need to report as soon as possible. Note that if you arrive late to your sentence, your sentence may be extended as a penalty.

When reporting to the jail, bring your government-issued photo ID with you, with a health insurance or medical card. Your clothing will be supplied by the jail. If you would like to order socks and underwear, you may do so through the jail commissary.

The jail commissary receives orders every Monday, which are fulfilled every Wednesday. Therefore, if you are serving a weekend in Fairfield County Jail, you will not have access to the commissary. Do not bring money to use in this case.

Inmate Services

At Fairfield County Jail, inmates are provided with a litany of services to ensure their health while incarcerated. Inmates are allowed to bring their own prescriptions to the jail, where they will be inspected by the jail staff before they are approved. A certified and licensed medical professional is always on site to provide medical care for prisoners. They are accompanied by three additional nurses to ensure the health and safety of inmates.

Food is provided three times a day to prisoners. These meals are prepared by Trinity Food Services. The meals have been approved by a licensed nutritionist to provide the necessary nutrients for the body. The kitchen cycles through its menu every five weeks.

The jail also provides access to a Jail Chaplain. Fairfield County Jail employs Tom Underwood as their chaplain. He can be reached at (740) 407-5331. If you would like to learn more, visit www.fairfieldcountyjailministries.com

Funds for Inmates

If an inmate would like to purchase something from the commissary, they can use funds deposited into their account. To deposit money into the account of a family member or friend who has been incarcerated, you can visit the kiosk machine located in the jail lobby at 345 Lincoln Avenue, Lancaster, OH.

To use the kiosk machine for the jail, you have to bring a bank/ credit card or cash in $5 bills or above. The machines will not accept any coins, or $1 bills.

If you are unable to come into the jail, you can still deposit funds for inmates. The first way to do this is by sending them a money order through the mail. You can also call the toll-free 866-345-1884 to deposit money over the phone. Lastly, you have the option to deposit money online by visiting www.inmatedeposits.com

Sending Mail to Inmates

All of the mail for inmates at Fairfield County Jail is handled by TextBehind, a mail management solutions provider. This provides greater convenience for members of the community to send messages to inmates. TextBehind has both a mobile app and a website that you can use for mail.

The electronic services that TextBehind provides are able to send electronic letters, photos, greeting cards, or drawings for a low fee. Visit TextBehind.com for more information, or look them up in the smartphone app store of your choice.

You can also send physical letters if you prefer. To send hand-written correspondence, all mail must be properly addressed and not contain any prohibited material. Address letter to inmates in the following way:

Inmate’s Full Name

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office

PO Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131

Any mail that contains unacceptable material will be returned to the sender. Make sure that all information is correctly filled out on the envelope to get your letter to its destination.

Contact the Jail

To contact the Fairfield County Jail, you can utilize any of the options shown below.

Jail Lieutenant: (740) 652-7256
Shift Supervisor Office: (740) 652-7243
Booking Desk: (740) 652-7301
Medical Office: (740) 652-7247
Jail Chaplain: (740) 407-5331

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

To reach the jail itself, you can call (740) 652-7301. If you would like to contact the Jail Bureau Commander directly, his number is (740) 652-7315.

Fairfield County Prison Statistics

Fairfield County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population	-
Native Jail Population	-
Black Jail Population	57
Latino Jail Population	4
White Jail Population	205

Fairfield County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population	267
Male Jail Population	204
Female Jail Population	62
Total Jail Admissions	5,486

Fairfield County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population	200
Male Pretrial Jail Population	120
Female Pretrial Jail Population	17

Fairfield County Prison Admissions

Male Prison Admissions	159
Asian Prison Admissions	-
Female Prison Admissions	39
Latino Prison Admissions	5
White Prison Admissions	235
Total Prison Admissions	198
Other Prison Admissions	-
Black Prison Admissions	27
Native Prison Admissions	-

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