Brown County Booking Releases Search

Brown County booking releases provide public access to jail records from the Brown County Sheriff's Office in Georgetown. Sheriff Gordon Ellis and Chief Deputy Chris Hodges run the department, which manages a 195-bed jail facility. The sheriff posts a searchable jail roster online so anyone can look up current inmates by name or booking number. This page explains how to search Brown County booking releases, what info the records contain, and where to go for more help with inmate lookups and public records requests.

Brown County Sheriff's Office

The Brown County Sheriff's Office serves more than 45,000 residents. It sits at 750 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121. You can call the jail at 937-378-4435 or fax at 937-378-2039. Sheriff Gordon Ellis leads the department, with Chief Deputy Chris Hodges handling day-to-day operations.

The jail has a capacity of 195 inmates. People booked into the facility may be waiting for trial, serving a sentence, or held on warrants from other jurisdictions. The sheriff's community web portal offers programs and services info, along with safety awareness resources and useful links for the public.

How to Search Brown County Booking Releases

The Brown County jail roster is the best place to start. You can search by name or booking number. Each entry shows the booking number, name, charges with statute references, bond amount, arresting agency, booking date and time, age, sex, and race. This gives you a full picture of each booking in the system.

The main Brown County Sheriff's website also has links to the jail roster and other resources. If you cannot find what you need online, call the jail directly at 937-378-4435. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and share basic booking details over the phone.

Ohio's public records law, ORC 149.43, makes booking releases available to anyone. No reason needed.

Brown County Jail Roster

The jail roster is hosted on the Brown County Sheriff's agency data page. Here is what it looks like.

Each roster entry gives you the charges spelled out with the exact statute code, bond details, and the agency that made the arrest. This is useful if you want to know not just who is in jail but what they were charged with and how much their bond is. The roster updates as bookings and releases occur.

Visitation at Brown County Jail

Each inmate at the Brown County Jail is allowed one visit per week. The jail does not make the exact visitation hours public. Instead, it is the inmate's job to tell friends and family when their block is scheduled for visits.

Visitation follows a block schedule:

• "A" Block visits on Fridays
• "B" Block and temporary holding visits on Wednesdays
• "C" Block visits on Saturdays
• "D" Block visits on Sundays

If you want to visit someone at the jail, reach out to them first to find out which block they are in and what day their visits fall on. The jail staff will not release this info to you directly.

Brown County Sheriff Website

The main Brown County Sheriff's website is the central hub for law enforcement and jail services.

From this site you can find the jail roster, safety resources, and contact info. The site also links to the most wanted list, though there may not always be active fugitives posted. The sheriff's web portal is designed to serve the entire Brown County community with useful links and program info.

Mail and Inmate Accounts

Inmates at the Brown County Jail can receive letters and up to 5 photographs at a time. All mail is opened and checked for contraband. The jail will not accept blank paper, envelopes, or mail that has been sprayed with perfume or other chemicals. Send mail to the inmate's name at Brown County Sheriff's Office, 750 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121.

Money deposits go through JailATM. You can use the kiosk in the front lobby with cash or a credit card. Online deposits are also available through the JailATM website, but you will need to set up an account first. The inmate's full name is required for all deposits.

Public Records and Ohio Law

Under ORC 149.43, booking releases are public records that must be provided to anyone who asks. You do not need to give your name or state your reason. The sheriff's office must respond during regular business hours.

Chapter 341 requires the sheriff to keep a jail register with booking dates, commitment reasons, and discharge info for every inmate. For state-level searches, ORC 5120.21 allows release of inmate names, convictions, photos, and supervision status. Use the Ohio DRC Offender Search for state prison lookups. The ODRC website has additional info on parole and post-release supervision.

Sign up for VINE to get free custody change alerts for any inmate in Ohio.

Phone Calls at Brown County Jail

Inmates at the Brown County Jail can make phone calls through the jail's phone system. All calls are collect or prepaid. If you want to get calls from an inmate, you will need to set up an account with the phone provider and add funds. Calls are recorded and subject to monitoring by jail staff. The jail does not accept incoming calls for inmates, and staff will not pass along phone messages. If you are getting unwanted calls from the facility, you can block your number through the phone provider's website.

Brown County also participates in the Miami Valley Jails system for inmate lookup. This tool requires a security check before you can view current inmates. It is another option if the main jail roster is down or hard to reach.

Nearby Counties

Brown County is in southwestern Ohio. Check the county where the arrest took place for the right records.