Find Belmont County Booking Releases

Belmont County booking releases track who has been booked into or released from the Belmont County Jail in St. Clairsville. Sheriff David M. Lucas oversees the jail, which holds up to 144 inmates across male and female housing areas. The sheriff's office posts a jail roster online with photos and detailed charge info for every current inmate. This page covers how to access Belmont County booking releases, what the records show, and where to find additional resources for inmate lookups and public records requests in the county.

Belmont County Jail Information

The Belmont County Jail is at 68137 Hammond Rd, St. Clairsville, OH 43950. It has room for 120 male inmates and 24 female inmates, giving it a total capacity of 144. Stan Galownia serves as the Jail Administrator. You can reach him by email at sgalownia@belmontcounty.us or call the jail at 740-695-5124.

The sheriff's office is at the same address. The main phone number is 740-695-7933 and the fax is 740-695-9662. Chief Deputy James G. Zusack assists Sheriff Lucas. The department has 8 divisions, covering everything from criminal investigations and road patrol to civil processes and a dive team.

How to Search Belmont County Booking Releases

Start with the Belmont County jail roster. This page shows all current inmates with photos. Each listing includes the Jail ID, name, charges, court, current disposition, total bail, SID number, book date, attorney, next court date, arresting agency, and release date. Males are listed first, then females.

You can also visit the jail information page for details on mail rules, visitation, and general jail policies. The main sheriff's website ties everything together and includes the most wanted list, news, and contact info.

For formal records requests, Ohio's ORC 149.43 gives you the right to ask for booking releases without explaining your reason. The sheriff must provide them promptly.

Belmont County Jail Roster

The jail roster with photos is available on the Belmont County Sheriff's website. Here is what the roster page looks like.

This roster is one of the more detailed in eastern Ohio. It gives you bail amounts, attorney names, and next court dates right on the main page. You do not need to click into individual records to get the basics. The roster is updated as new bookings and releases happen throughout the day.

Visitation at Belmont County Jail

Inmates get one 30-minute in-person visit per week. Visits happen on Thursdays and Sundays. You must call the jail and make an appointment up to 3 days before your visit. Walk-in visits are not allowed.

Remote video visits are also available through IC Solutions. You can schedule up to 2 video visits per day. There is a fee for video visits. This is a good option for people who live far from St. Clairsville or have trouble making it during the in-person visit hours.

Belmont County Jail Procedures

The jail information page on the sheriff's website covers mail, visitation, and inmate account deposits.

Mail at the Belmont County Jail goes through the TextBehind system. All mail must include the sender's full first and last name (no initials), a complete return address, the inmate's full name, the inmate's Jail ID Number, and the full institution name spelled out as "Belmont County Jail." TextBehind processes mail Monday through Friday. If you skip any of these steps, the mail may not reach the inmate.

Booking Releases and Public Records Law

Ohio treats booking releases as public records under ORC 149.43. You can request them in person, by phone, or in writing. The sheriff cannot ask for your identity or your reason for the request.

Chapter 341 of the Ohio Revised Code requires every county sheriff to maintain a jail register. This register logs each inmate's name, booking date, commitment reason, and discharge details. For state-level records, ORC 5120.21 permits the release of inmate names, convictions, photos, and supervision status from the Ohio DRC system.

The Belmont County Recorder's Office also handles some public records. Recorder Jason A. Garczyk can be reached at 740-699-2140. The office is at 101 Main Street, Courthouse, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950.

Belmont County Sheriff Website

The main Belmont County Sheriff's website is the central hub for all law enforcement and jail info in the county.

From this page you can reach the jail roster, most wanted list, and general contact info. The sheriff's office also maintains a most wanted page, though as of the last update there were no active fugitives listed. You can deposit money on an inmate's account using the kiosk in the sheriff's office lobby or online through Access Corrections.

Ohio Statewide Resources

If someone has been moved from the Belmont County Jail to a state prison, search the Ohio DRC Offender Search. The ODRC website has info on state facilities, parole under Chapter 2967, and victim notification rules under ORC 2930.16.

For custody change alerts, register with VINE. This free service notifies you when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. You can also call VINE at 877-654-8463.

Commissary and Inmate Funds

Friends and family can put money on an inmate's account at the Belmont County Jail two ways. The kiosk in the sheriff's office lobby takes cash, credit cards, and debit cards. You can also use the Access Corrections website for online deposits. You will need the inmate's Jail ID number to make a deposit online. These funds go into the inmate's trust account, which they can use to buy items from the jail commissary. Commissary items include snacks, hygiene products, writing supplies, and phone time. The jail does not take cash or money orders through the mail for inmate accounts.

Nearby Counties

Belmont County is in eastern Ohio near the West Virginia border. Check the county where the arrest took place.