Search Fayette County Recent Arrests

Fayette County recent arrests are processed at the Sheriff's Office on Robinson Road in Washington Court House. The jail holds both misdemeanor and felony inmates, and the public can view a full inmate roster online. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth runs the office with about 45 full-time staff. You can search for current inmates on the Sheriff's website, call the jail for booking info, or look up court cases through the Clerk of Courts. Between 2022 and 2025, Fayette County documented over 1,396 arrest incidents according to FBI data.

Fayette County Sheriff and Jail

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office sits at 1500 Robinson Road SE in Washington Court House. Chief Deputy David Bivens works alongside Sheriff Stanforth to keep things running. The jail is a full-service, minimum to maximum security facility at the same address. Call the jail at 740-333-3783 if you need booking information.

For records requests, email sheriff.records@fayette-co-oh.com. You can also fax a request to 740-333-3597 or call the main line at 740-335-6170. The office provides a public records request form for download. Traffic accident reports, incident reports, and arrest records are all available. Requests can be made in person, by phone, fax, mail, or email.

Fayette County Recent Arrests Lookup

Fayette County runs an online inmate lookup at lookup.fayettesheriff.org. The page shows a table of all current inmates. Click on a name to get more detail. No login is needed.

Each record shows the inmate's last name, first name, middle name, race, sex, age, height, weight, city and state, booking number, booking date and time, and the start date of incarceration. The charges section lists the specific Ohio Revised Code statute, offense description, court handling the case, warrant number, and bond amount. Bond figures can range widely. Some inmates have bonds as high as $110,000 or more depending on the charges.

The most common arrest types in Fayette County include simple assaults with 323 documented cases, larcenies at 142, and DUI offenses at 113 over recent years. Drug possession and sale charges also come up often. The system updates as new bookings happen, so you are seeing close to real-time data when you check.

The Fayette County inmate lookup system gives the public direct access to jail roster data.

This tool lists all current inmates and their charges without needing an account.

Fayette County Arrest Records Access

Under the Ohio Public Records Act, arrest records in Fayette County are public. Anyone can ask to see them. The sheriff's office cannot require you to explain why you want the records. They have to respond promptly during regular business hours.

For court records tied to arrests, the Fayette County Municipal Court handles cases at 110 E Court Street, 3rd Floor, in Washington Court House. The Clerk of Courts phone is 740-335-6371. An online case search is available through the Clerk's office. You can check case status, charges, court dates, and final rulings. Citations and charges filed by law enforcement show up in this system once they reach the court.

The Ohio BCI WebCheck system can pull up statewide criminal history that includes Fayette County arrests. The check costs $22 for Ohio records alone. Adding an FBI search brings the total to $47. You need to go to an approved WebCheck location and get fingerprinted in person.

Note: Very recent arrests may not appear in state databases until the local agency submits the records to BCI.

Public Records and Ohio Law

Ohio law gives people broad rights to access arrest records. ORC Section 149.43 is the main statute. It covers all public offices in the state, including county sheriff's offices and jails. The law says records must be handed over "promptly" and the office cannot make you fill out special forms or show ID just to get public records.

There are some exceptions. Records from active criminal investigations can be withheld if release would compromise the case. Juvenile records under ORC Section 2151.357 are sealed. Medical records of inmates stay private. But the core arrest data, including the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond, is always public. If a Fayette County office denies your request, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims or bring a mandamus action in common pleas court.

The ODRC Offender Search lets you track inmates who were convicted in Fayette County and sent to state prison. The VINE notification system alerts you when an inmate's custody status changes. Both tools are free to use.

Jail Visitation and Services

Fayette County Jail uses a video recording system for visits. All visits are conducted through a third-party provider. You need to create an account on the CIDnet website to schedule a visit. Once your account is set up, you can see available days and times.

Inmates can receive mail at the jail. Letters are opened and inspected for contraband. Legal mail gets opened and checked in front of the inmate. Send mail to: Inmate Name, c/o Fayette County Sheriff's Office, 1500 Robinson Road SE, Washington CH, OH 43160. For commissary deposits, use the kiosk in the jail lobby (open 24/7), go online through the JailATM website, or send a money order by mail.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County includes Washington Court House, Jeffersonville, Bloomingburg, Milledgeburg, Good Hope, and Octa. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but all arrests in these communities go through the Fayette County jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fayette County. Check the booking records to make sure you are looking in the right county.