Search Defiance County Booking Releases

Defiance County booking releases show who has been booked into or let out of custody in this part of northwest Ohio. The county does not run its own jail. Instead, all inmates go to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, a regional facility in Stryker that serves five counties. The CCNO handles all booking and release data for Defiance County. This page walks you through how to look up those records, what you can expect to find, and where to go for more help with Defiance County booking releases.

Defiance County Sheriff's Office

The Defiance County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement body for the county. The office sits in the city of Defiance, which is the county seat. Staff handle patrol, investigations, and court services. They also process arrests and transport people to the regional jail. If you need to ask about a booking or release, the sheriff's office can point you in the right direction.

The sheriff's office is at 1890 North Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512. You can call them at 419-784-1155. They can confirm if someone was picked up in the county and tell you where that person is being held. For most cases, the answer is CCNO in Stryker.

CCNO Regional Jail and Booking Releases

The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio is a regional jail that holds inmates from Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, and Williams Counties. It also houses US Marshal inmates. The facility sits at 03151 County Road 2425 in Stryker, Ohio 43557. You can reach CCNO by phone at 419-428-3800. Dennis Sullivan serves as the Executive Director.

CCNO can hold up to 624 inmates at a time. The jail books people charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. Inmates may be waiting for trial, serving a sentence, awaiting transport to state prison, or waiting on extradition. Because Defiance County does not have its own jail, all booking releases for the county come through this one facility.

The public inmate roster at CCNO gets updated on a regular basis. It lists inmates by name and shows booking number, booking date, charges, and the court handling the case. Anyone can view this information.

How to Search Booking Releases

To find Defiance County booking releases, start with the CCNO inmate search at ccnoregionaljail.org. This online tool lets you look up anyone held at the facility. You can search by name or browse the full roster. The site posts a disclaimer that the data is public record information and may contain errors. Under the US and Ohio Constitutions, all people listed are considered innocent until proven guilty.

You can also call CCNO at 419-428-3800 to ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what they are charged with, and their bond status. If you prefer to call the local office, try the Defiance County Sheriff at 419-784-1155.

Ohio's public records law makes booking releases open to anyone. ORC 149.43 says that all public records must be made available for inspection or copying. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

Ohio DRC Offender Search

If someone from Defiance County has been sent to state prison, you can look them up on the Ohio DRC Offender Search tool. This is what the search page looks like.

The DRC database covers anyone in the state prison system. If an inmate has moved from CCNO to a state facility, this is where you would track them down. The tool is free to use and open to the public.

Inmate Services at CCNO

CCNO provides several services for inmates and their families. Visitation is done through a video system run by GTL. Inmates get one remote visit per day and one onsite visit per week. All visits use video recording. Onsite visits take place in the jail lobby using a kiosk. Remote visits can be done from a smartphone or laptop at home.

Visitation hours for onsite lobby visits are Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Remote visits run from 7:30 am to 10 am, 12 pm to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 9:30 pm on those same days. You can schedule a visit through the GTL GettingOut system.

To put money on an inmate's account, use the ConnectNetwork online provider. This covers commissary purchases and phone calls. Mail rules are strict. Inmates can get letters with a complete return address, but no cash, money orders, tape, stickers, or unknown substances are allowed. All mail is opened and checked. Pictures must be sent through the GTL GettingOut electronic system. Physical photos are not accepted.

Send mail to the inmate's name at CCNO, 03151 County Road 2425, Stryker, OH 43557.

VINE Notification System

If you want to know when an inmate's status changes, sign up through VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). This free tool sends alerts by phone, email, or text when someone is released or moved.

VINE works for inmates held at CCNO and across all Ohio facilities. Crime victims often use it, but anyone can sign up. The service runs around the clock.

Public Records and Ohio Law

Booking releases in Defiance County are public records under Ohio law. ORC 149.43 guarantees access to these records. You can request them in person, by phone, by mail, or online. The agency holding the records cannot ask why you want them and must respond in a reasonable amount of time.

Ohio jails must follow Chapter 341 of the Ohio Revised Code, which sets rules for county jail operations. This covers record keeping for bookings and releases. The ORC 5120.21 section handles inmate records at the state level, which matters when someone transfers from CCNO to a state facility.

For parole and release matters, Chapter 2967 of the Ohio Revised Code lays out the rules. Victim notification rights are covered under ORC 2930.16.

Ohio Statewide Booking Resources

Beyond the CCNO roster, you can search for people in state prison through the Ohio DRC Offender Search. This tool covers inmates in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction system. The ODRC website also has general information about the state prison system and victim services.

The Defiance County Clerk of Courts may have related court records if you need case details beyond what booking releases show. Court filings, sentencing data, and case dispositions are often available through the clerk's office in the city of Defiance.

Nearby Counties

Defiance County is in northwest Ohio. If the arrest happened in a neighboring county, check that county's records instead.