Defiance County Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Defiance County are processed by the Sheriff's Office, but inmates are housed at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) in Stryker. Defiance County does not run its own jail. Instead, it shares a regional facility with several other northwest Ohio counties. The CCNO maintains a public inmate roster that gets updated weekly and shows names, booking numbers, charges, and court information. You can also contact the Defiance County Sheriff's Office for initial arrest details. The county sits in the northwest corner of Ohio and has a population of about 38,000 people. Between the regional jail roster and state-level databases, there are several paths to find the arrest records you need.
Defiance County Overview
Defiance County Sheriff's Office
The Defiance County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, investigations, and warrant services for the county. When someone is arrested, the sheriff's staff process the initial paperwork and then transport the inmate to CCNO in Stryker. The sheriff maintains records of all arrests that happen within Defiance County, even though inmates are held at the regional facility.
Because Defiance County does not have its own jail, the arrest and detention process works a bit differently than in counties with their own facilities. The sheriff makes the arrest and creates the booking record. Then the inmate gets moved to CCNO, which is about 25 miles from the city of Defiance. From that point, the regional jail takes over custody and manages the inmate's stay. If you want the initial arrest report, contact the sheriff. If you want to know the inmate's current status at CCNO, check the regional jail roster.
| Office | Defiance County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Services | Law Enforcement, Investigations, Warrants, Transport |
CCNO Regional Jail Inmate Search
The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) is where Defiance County inmates are held. The facility sits at 03151 County Road 2425 in Stryker, Ohio. Executive Director Dennis Sullivan runs the operation. The jail can house up to 624 inmates total, and Defiance County has dedicated bed space within it.
CCNO maintains a public inmate roster that is updated weekly. The roster lists everyone in the facility in alphabetical order. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking number, booking date, charges filed, and which court has the case. You can browse the full list or search by name. Keep in mind that the roster updates weekly, so someone booked in the last few days might not appear right away.
The CCNO inmate search page is shown below.
This search tool covers inmates from Defiance County and other northwest Ohio counties that use CCNO as their detention facility.
| Facility | Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) |
|---|---|
| Address |
03151 County Road 2425 Stryker, OH 43557 |
| Phone | 419-428-3800 |
| Executive Director | Dennis Sullivan (ext. 200) |
| ccnoregional@gmail.com | |
| Capacity | 624 inmates |
Defiance County Jail Visitation at CCNO
All visits at CCNO are done through a video monitoring system. There are no in-person contact visits. You can visit remotely from home using a smartphone or laptop, or use the kiosks in the jail lobby. Inmates get one remote visit per day and one onsite visit per week.
Lobby visitation hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Home visitation runs daily from 7:30 am to 10 am, 12 pm to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 9:30 pm. You can add funds to an inmate's account online through ConnectNetwork. No cash is accepted by mail. Pictures can only be sent electronically through the GTL GettingOut service.
Mail goes to the inmate at CCNO, 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557. Include the inmate's full name. All mail gets opened and searched. Do not send cash, money orders, envelopes with tape, stickers, glued items, or white-out. Those will be rejected.
Defiance County Public Arrest Records
Arrest records from Defiance County are public under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC 149.43). The sheriff's office must provide access to arrest reports and incident records during business hours. You do not have to explain why you want them.
Some records are exempt. Active investigations can be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed under ORC 2151.357. Sensitive data like Social Security numbers gets redacted. But basic arrest information is available. If your request is denied, the Ohio Court of Claims can resolve the dispute under ORC 2743.75.
The Defiance County Clerk of Courts handles court case records once charges are filed. Criminal, civil, domestic relations, and traffic cases all go through the clerk's office. You can look up case status, charges, court dates, and outcomes. Standard Ohio copy fees apply. Regular copies cost $0.10 to $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $1 to $5. Free inspection is available in person at the courthouse. You only pay when you want copies to take with you.
Ohio Statewide Search Resources
State-level tools cover Defiance County arrests. The ODRC Offender Search tracks anyone in state prison. VINELink lets you search for inmates and sign up for custody status alerts. The BCI WebCheck system handles fingerprint-based background checks at $22 for Ohio or $47 combined with FBI.
The Ohio eSORN registry tracks registered sex offenders statewide. Search by name, address, or zip code to find offenders in Defiance County. You can sign up for email alerts when an offender moves into your area.
Note: CCNO roster updates are weekly, so very recent bookings may not appear immediately.
Cities in Defiance County
Defiance is the county seat and the largest city. Other communities include Hicksville, Sherwood, and Ney. All arrests in the county are handled by the Defiance County Sheriff or local police, with inmates transported to CCNO in Stryker.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Defiance County. Some also use CCNO as their jail facility.