Find Clermont County Booking Releases

Clermont County booking releases give the public access to jail records from one of the larger county jails in southwestern Ohio. The Clermont County Jail can hold 334 inmates and processes around 7,000 bookings per year. Sheriff Robert S. Leahy leads the sheriff's office, which runs the jail and posts an inmate search tool online. This page explains how to use the Clermont County inmate search, what data the records hold, and where to find additional resources for public records, victim notifications, and state-level lookups.

Clermont County Jail

The Clermont County Jail is at 4700 East Filager Road, Batavia, OH 45103. Major BJ Boerger serves as Jail Administrator. The jail has two sections. The maximum security section opened in 1986 and holds 128 inmates in single cells. The medium security section opened in 2006 and houses 192 inmates. Together, the two sections give the jail a total capacity of 334.

The jail processes about 7,000 inmates per year, with an average daily population near 300. That makes it one of the busier county jails in this part of Ohio. The jail phone is 513-732-7540. The sheriff's main office is at 4470 State Route 222, Batavia, OH 45103, and you can reach them at 513-732-7500. Chief Deputy Christopher Stratton assists Sheriff Leahy.

How to Search Clermont County Booking Releases

The Clermont County jail inmate search is the fastest way to find booking releases. This online tool shows all inmates currently in custody. Each entry includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, sex, booking number, booking date, charges with case numbers, court info, court dates, and bond type and amount. The system updates regularly and shows a timestamp of the last refresh.

You can also visit the corrections page for details about the jail itself, including capacity, programs, and contact info. The main sheriff's website ties everything together and includes the most wanted list, public records request info, and weekly incident reports.

Under ORC 149.43, booking releases are public records. No reason needed to request them.

Clermont County Inmate Search

The inmate search tool is available on the Clermont County Sheriff's website. Here is what the search page looks like.

The search results are organized in a clear table format. You can see all charges, courts, and bond details for each inmate at a glance. The system is easy to use and does not require registration. This is one of the better inmate search tools in the Cincinnati metro area.

Jail Programs and Visitation

The Clermont County Jail offers several programs for inmates. These include Alcoholics Anonymous, religious services, adult basic education, literacy classes, and alcohol and drug education classes. Not every program is available to every inmate, but the jail works to provide options that help with rehabilitation.

Inmates can visit with friends and family at least once per week. The jail does not share visitation days and times with the public. It is the inmate's job to schedule visits and let their visitors know when to come. This policy is similar to what some other Ohio counties use.

Clermont County Corrections

The corrections page on the sheriff's website has details about the jail's layout, capacity, and services.

This page explains the difference between the maximum and medium security sections. It also lists the programs available to inmates and gives general info about the jail's daily operations. If you have questions about a specific inmate or the jail's policies, this is a solid starting point.

Mail and Inmate Accounts

Inmates at the Clermont County Jail can receive letters through the US Postal Service. All mail is opened and searched for contraband. You must include a return address on all letters. Send mail to the inmate's name at Clermont County Jail, 4700 East Filager Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

Money deposits can be made several ways. There is a kiosk in the jail's main lobby for walk-in deposits. You can also deposit online through Access Corrections, by phone at 1-866-345-1884, or by mailing a money order to the jail with the inmate's full name. Make sure to use the correct name so the deposit reaches the right account.

Public Records and Ohio Law

Ohio's ORC 149.43 makes booking releases available to anyone who asks. You do not need to provide your name or state a reason. The Clermont County Sheriff's Office handles public records requests by email at sheriffpublicrecords@clermontcountyohio.gov, by phone at 513-732-7555, or in person at 4470 State Route 222, Batavia.

The sheriff's office also publishes weekly incident reports that list offense dates, times, codes, locations, and arrestee names. These reports supplement the booking release data you find on the inmate search tool.

Chapter 341 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a jail register for all inmates. ORC 5120.21 covers state-level inmate records. For state prison searches, use the Ohio DRC Offender Search. The ODRC website has info on parole under Chapter 2967.

Clermont County Sheriff Website

The main Clermont County Sheriff's website is the central point for all law enforcement and jail resources.

From this site you can reach the inmate search, corrections info, most wanted list, and public records request details. The sheriff also maintains a list of most wanted fugitives showing names, mugshots, dates of birth, and reasons wanted. Register with VINE for free custody status alerts on any Ohio inmate.

Nearby Counties

Clermont County is in southwestern Ohio near Cincinnati. Check the county where the arrest took place.