Washington County Recent Arrest Records

Washington County recent arrests are logged at the county jail on Westview Avenue in Marietta, Ohio. The Sheriff's Office posts an inmate search page on its website that shows current bookings. The jail opened in 2004 and can house 124 inmates across 62 cells in eight separate housing areas. If you want to find out who was recently arrested in Washington County, the sheriff's online inmate list is updated frequently. The Clerk of Courts keeps records for criminal cases that have gone through the court system. Both are available to the public for free.

Washington County Sheriff and Jail

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750. The phone is 740-376-7070. The office focuses on fighting the drug epidemic, strengthening community engagement, and improving jail rehabilitation programs.

The Washington County Jail is at 101 Westview Avenue, Marietta, off of Gilman Avenue. It opened on July 9, 2004. The facility has 62 cells across eight separate housing areas. It can hold 124 inmates total. The jail has four holding cells for intoxicated inmates, twelve lockdown cells for problem inmates or disciplinary cases, and video arraignment capability for Marietta Municipal Court cases. There are also laundry facilities and a kitchen where cooks make all the food by hand.

Inmates get three meals a day. They have access to medical care and mental health counseling. They can walk freely in their dorms between 5:30 AM and 10:30 PM. Lockdown is at 10:30 PM. Corrections officers must complete 24 hours of continuing education each year in self-defense, fire training, CPR, and jail training.

Search Washington County Recent Arrests Online

The Washington County inmate search page lets you check who is in the jail right now. The page is updated once a day as a courtesy to the public. The Sheriff's Office notes that the info should not be used for legal documents, background checks, or news reports without further checking.

Visit the Washington County Sheriff's inmate search to see current bookings and recent arrests.

The office does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this data. They provide it "as is" without warranties. For the most current jail list, you can also check the frequently updated roster at the sheriff's jail list page.

The main Washington County Sheriff's website is another good starting point for arrest information.

From the sheriff's site you can reach the inmate search, find contact info, and learn about jail programs. The jail runs the IGNITE education program, mental health services, medical care, and a Read to Me Program where inmates record themselves reading books for their children. AA meetings are held once per week.

Washington County Jail Visitation and Mail

All visits at the Washington County Jail are non-contact using video monitors. Every visit is by appointment only. You schedule through the jail lobby or online. The inmate is responsible for telling visitors about the right days and times. Attorneys and court officials can visit at reasonable hours but not during meals (7 to 8:30 AM, 11 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM).

No visitors under 18 are allowed unless they are with a parent, guardian, or lawful spouse. Each inmate gets one visit per week with up to two visitors at a time.

Mail has changed at this jail. Inmates no longer get physical letters except for legal paperwork. All personal mail and pictures now go through a third-party vendor called Telemate and are scanned into the inmate tablet system. Send mail to: Washington County Jail, Ohio, Inmate Name, Booking Number, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. The booking number is on the Current Inmates search page.

Money can be added to an inmate's account using the lobby kiosk (cash or credit), by phone at 1-866-345-1884, or online at accesscorrections.com. Prescription meds, eyeglasses, and hearing aids can be dropped off 24 hours a day but are subject to review.

Washington County Arrest Records and Public Access

Under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC 149.43), arrest records are public. You can request booking records, jail logs, and incident reports from the Washington County Sheriff's Office during regular business hours. No reason is required to make a request.

The Washington County Clerk of Courts keeps records for Common Pleas, Probate, Juvenile, and Municipal courts. The Clerk records all paperwork filed through the court, keeps files on civil, domestic, and felony criminal cases, and collects money for court costs. Online searches are available.

For inmates in state prison, the ODRC Offender Search shows their status. VINELink provides free alerts when inmates are released or transferred. The Ohio BCI WebCheck handles formal background checks.

Note: The jail has a zero tolerance policy for sexual assault and abuse. Report concerns to staff or call 740-376-7070 ext. 0.

Washington County Jail Mail and Programs

Mail at the Washington County Jail goes through Telemate, a third-party vendor. Letters are scanned and sent to inmate tablets. Only legal mail goes to the jail directly. The mailing address is: Washington County Jail, Ohio, Inmate Name, Booking Number, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Find the booking number through the Current Inmates search page. Photos showing nudity, alcohol, drugs, gang signs, or illegal items are not allowed.

The jail runs the IGNITE education program, mental health services, medical care, and a Read to Me Program where inmates can record themselves reading books for their children. AA meetings happen once a week. Corrections officers must complete 24 hours of continuing education each year in self-defense, fire training, CPR, and jail procedures.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County is in southeast Ohio along the Ohio River. Marietta is the county seat. All arrests are processed at the Washington County Jail.

Communities include Marietta, Belpre, Beverly, Waterford, Lowell, and Little Hocking. None of these have separate arrest record pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Washington County. Check where the arrest took place to make sure you search the right county.