Noble County Booking Releases

Noble County booking releases provide public access to records of who has been booked into or released from custody for crimes in Noble County, Ohio. The county uses the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail for inmate housing. The Noble County Sheriff's Office also maintains its own jail roster. This page covers how to search these records, what they include, and the laws that govern them.

Noble County Sheriff's Office

The Noble County Sheriff's Office is in Caldwell, Ohio. You can reach the office at 740-732-5631. Sheriff Jason Mackie leads the department. The sheriff's office is responsible for patrol, criminal investigations, civil processes, and court security. While the sheriff's office handles arrests in Noble County, most inmates are housed at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail.

Noble County is in eastern Ohio. The county covers about 399 square miles with a population around 14,400. Caldwell is the county seat and largest community. Other small towns include Sarahsville, Belle Valley, Dexter City, and Summerfield. The area is largely rural and the sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county.

Noble County Jail Roster

The Noble County Sheriff's Office posts a jail roster on its website. This roster shows people currently in custody for Noble County. It is a good starting point if you want to check who is being held.

The jail roster page shown above lists current inmates. You can see names, charges, and booking information. The roster is updated regularly but may lag a few hours behind real-time changes. For the latest info, call the sheriff's office directly.

Southeast Ohio Regional Jail

Noble County is part of the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail system. This facility opened in April 1998 and serves multiple counties including Athens, Hocking, Jackson, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Fairfield, along with Noble County. The regional jail has a capacity of 226 inmates.

The regional jail houses adults arrested for misdemeanor and felony offenses. Inmates include those waiting for trial, serving sentences, and people being held for transfer to state prison. The facility is managed by the judges, sheriffs, and commissioners from the counties it serves. Programs at the regional jail include educational classes, substance abuse counseling, religious services, and life skills training.

Booking releases for Noble County inmates housed at the regional jail are maintained in the regional system. The Southeast Ohio Regional Jail roster can be checked online to see who from Noble County is currently at the regional facility.

How to Search Noble County Booking Releases

You have several options for finding Noble County booking releases. The jail roster on the sheriff's website is the first place to check. It is free and available any time. The regional jail roster covers inmates at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail, which includes Noble County inmates.

Call the sheriff's office at 740-732-5631 for phone inquiries. Give the staff a name and they can check whether that person is in custody. They can also share booking dates, charges, and bond details. For released inmates, the staff can pull up historical records.

The VINE system is useful for broader searches. VINE tracks inmates across Ohio. You can search by name, set up custody alerts, and get notifications by phone, email, or text. The toll-free number is 877-654-8463.

Ohio law under ORC 149.43 makes booking releases public records. You can ask for them without giving a reason. The sheriff's office and the regional jail are both required to respond to requests in a reasonable time.

Understanding Booking Release Records

A booking release from Noble County will show the person's name, date of birth, charges, booking date, bond amount, and release details if applicable. The regional jail roster may also include a photo and housing assignment. The depth of detail depends on the source.

A booking is not a conviction. It only means that someone was arrested and processed through the jail system. Charges may be dropped, reduced, or end in acquittal. Check the Noble County Common Pleas Court for case outcomes and sentencing information. The clerk of courts can help with court record lookups.

Ohio Law on Booking Records

Ohio's public records law, ORC 149.43, gives everyone the right to see booking releases. The agency cannot ask why you want them or require identification. You can make requests in person, by phone, or in writing. Written requests should include the person's name and approximate arrest date.

Jails in Ohio must keep a register under ORC Chapter 341. The register logs every inmate by name, with the date and reason for commitment and the date and manner of release. This applies to both county jails and regional facilities like the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail.

When inmates go to state prison, ORC 5120.21 governs their records. Basic info stays accessible: name, convictions, photo, current facility, and disciplinary history. The rest of the state file is restricted to ODRC staff unless a judge orders otherwise.

Victim Notifications

Crime victims in Noble County can register with VINE for free custody alerts. Under ORC 2930.16, jails must notify victims at least 60 days before a parole hearing, promptly after an escape (within 3 days), and before transitional control transfers. Roberta's Law makes these notifications automatic for victims of aggravated murder, murder, and serious felonies.

The Noble County Prosecutor's Office can also help crime victims understand their rights and connect them with local support services.

Statewide Search Tools

The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers all state prison inmates. If someone from Noble County was sentenced to state prison, this tool will show their current facility, sentence length, and parole info. Parole rules are set by ORC Chapter 2967.

The ODRC website has information on visiting state inmates, programs available at each facility, and how to contact the department. Sex offender registration in Ohio is covered by ORC 2950.04, which requires offenders to register with the sheriff within three days of moving into the county.

Nearby Counties

Noble County is in eastern Ohio. Verify the county of arrest before searching for booking releases.