Wyandot County Booking Releases Search

Wyandot County booking releases track who has been booked into or let out of the Wyandot County Jail in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel runs the jail and the sheriff's office keeps detailed records on every person who passes through. This page walks you through how to find booking releases, what you can expect to see in the records, and where to turn for more help with inmate information in Wyandot County.

Wyandot County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office is at 125 E. Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. You can reach the office at 419-294-2362. The jail is at the same address and holds inmates charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. The facility handles minimum to maximum security inmates, which is unusual for a county of this size. Staff manage all booking, release, and inmate care operations.

Sheriff Michael R. Hetzel leads the department. The jail holds people waiting for trial, serving sentences, and those held on warrants from other jurisdictions. Every person who comes through the door gets a booking record created, and that record stays in the system even after the person leaves.

If you need to check on someone in the jail, call 419-294-2362. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is. They answer these questions on a regular basis.

How to Search Wyandot County Booking Releases

The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office provides inmate information through its corrections page. This page is part of the county's official website and has details about the jail, current inmates, and how to contact the office. The inmate roster shows who is currently being held, along with charges, mugshots, booking dates, and bond amounts.

You can also call the jail directly at 419-294-2362. Give them a name and they will check whether that person is in custody. For an in-person visit, go to 125 E. Wyandot Avenue in Upper Sandusky during regular hours. Staff at the front desk can look up booking releases for you.

Written requests work too. Send a letter to the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office at the address above. Be specific about what records you want. Ohio law says you don't have to give a reason for your request.

Wyandot County Corrections Page

The county's corrections page serves as the main online hub for jail information, including booking releases and inmate search tools.

From this page you can find the inmate roster, visitation details, and information about depositing money into inmate accounts. The site is run by Wyandot County and does not need a login.

What Wyandot County Booking Releases Show

Booking release records from Wyandot County include the inmate's name, mugshot, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Release records add the date and time the person left jail, along with the terms of their release. That could mean they bonded out, finished their sentence, got transferred, or were released on their own recognizance.

The online roster focuses on current inmates. If you need records for someone who has already been released or was booked months ago, you would file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Those older records still exist. They just aren't displayed on the website.

People with multiple charges see all of them listed together in one booking entry. Separate arrests create separate booking records even for the same person.

Visitation at the Wyandot County Jail

The jail has a set visitation schedule. Female inmates can receive visitors on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 PM and 6 to 7 PM, and Saturdays from 1 to 2 PM. Male inmates on the first floor have visiting hours on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM, and Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM. Second floor male inmates visit on Mondays from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM, and Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM.

You need a valid state or federal photo ID to visit. Kids under 18 must be family members and need a legal guardian with them. The jail may ask for a birth certificate for children. Wear appropriate clothing. No personal items, food, or drinks are allowed. Each inmate gets two visits per week, and each visit is limited to 15 minutes.

Sending Money to Inmates

There are several ways to put money on an inmate's account at the Wyandot County Jail. A kiosk in the jail lobby is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It accepts debit and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) and cash in paper form only, no coins. Funds deposited through the kiosk are usually available within 24 hours.

You can also deposit by phone at 1-866-345-1884 or through the online deposit system. You will need the inmate's name, jail ID number, the location (Wyandot County Jail), and the pay location code, which is 5500. The money goes into the inmate's commissary account for purchases and phone calls.

Ohio Public Records Law

Booking releases are public records under ORC 149.43. Anyone can request them. The law says records must be available for inspection during regular business hours. The sheriff's office cannot ask why you want the records or make you fill out a form explaining your purpose.

County jails follow Chapter 341 of the Ohio Revised Code. This chapter requires the sheriff to maintain a jail register with each prisoner's name, commitment date, reason for commitment, and discharge information. That register is the foundation of booking release records.

State-level inmate records are governed by ORC 5120.21. Even with tighter restrictions on state prison records, basic information like name, convictions, photograph, and current facility can still be disclosed to the public.

VINE Notifications

Use VINE to track changes in an inmate's custody status. This free service covers jails across Ohio, including Wyandot County. Register with the inmate's name and get alerts by phone, email, or text. The VINE hotline is 877-654-8463.

Crime victims have a legal right to these notifications under ORC 2930.16. VINE automates the process so you don't have to keep calling the jail yourself.

State-Level Search Tools

If someone from Wyandot County has been sent to state prison, search for them through the Ohio DRC Offender Search. This tool covers the entire state prison system. Enter a name and you will see where the person is held, what they were convicted of, and their supervision status.

The ODRC website has info on parole under Chapter 2967, facility details, and release processes. These state resources pick up where Wyandot County booking releases leave off.

Wyandot County Courts

Court records add detail beyond what booking releases cover. The Upper Sandusky Municipal Court is at 119 N Seventh Street, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, and handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. You can reach them at 419-294-3800. The Wyandot County Common Pleas Court is at 109 S Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, and handles felony cases. Both courts have online case search options.

Check both the jail records and court dockets to get the full story on a case. The court clerk can help you find filings, docket entries, and sentencing information.

Phone Services for Inmates

Securus Technologies provides phone service at the Wyandot County Jail. Inmates can buy phone time through commissary. Collect calls are also an option, but the person receiving the call needs to set up an account first. For questions about phone service, contact Securus customer support at 1-800-844-6591.

Nearby Counties

Wyandot County is in north-central Ohio. Make sure you are checking the right county for the booking release you need.