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Guide to Winchester Police Jail, Ohio

Overview of Winchester Police Jail

Winchester Police Jail, located in Winchester, Ohio, serves as a short-term facility for those who have been arrested or are awaiting trial within the Winchester area. It is operated under the jurisdiction of the Winchester Police Department. This jail is primarily used to hold detainees for a short period, usually less than 24 hours, before transferring them to a county or state facility.

Contact Information

Address: Winchester Police Department, 113 E. Washington Street, Winchester, Ohio

Phone Number: (937) 695-5502

For more information, it is recommended to contact the Winchester Police Department directly via phone for the most immediate assistance.

How to Locate an Inmate

To find out if someone is being held at the Winchester Police Jail, you should call the jail’s administration at (937) 695-5502. Due to the short-term nature of the detention at this facility, online inmate locators are typically not used.

Visitation Information and Hours

Given the temporary holding status of the Winchester Police Jail, they generally do not offer regular visitation hours. Family members and friends wishing to visit an inmate should contact the jail administration for further information.

Sending Money to Inmates

As detainees are generally held at Winchester Police Jail for a short period before being transferred, there usually isn't a facility in place for depositing money into an inmate's account. For specific details, contacting the police department is advised.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates held at Winchester Police Jail are generally allowed to make phone calls as per the facility's rules. However, direct calls from individuals to inmates are not allowed. As the facility handles inmates for a shorter term, advanced video visitation services are usually not provided.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to its status as a short-stay facility, Winchester Police Jail does not typically offer the range of services or programs that are available in longer-term state or county correctional facilities.

Security and Management Information

The Winchester Police Jail is secured and operated by the local police department. The facility adheres to standard law enforcement protocols to ensure safety and order within the jail.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Persons held in Winchester Police Jail have rights to access a lawyer and are entitled to legal visitation under Ohio State Law. For specific legal advice, it is suggested to consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are booked into the facility upon arrest and the release process begins once bail is posted or upon court directive. Due to the facility’s fast turnover rate, the process may happen quickly. Details on the booking and release process are available by contacting the jail administration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Winchester Police Jail

Can I send mail to someone at Winchester Police Jail?

Due to the short-term nature, sending mail to inmates is generally not applicable at Winchester Police Jail. For confirmation and more specifics, you should contact the jail administration.

Recent News about Winchester Police Jail

There have been no significant recent news stories regarding the Winchester Police Jail within the past year.

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General Stats for Ohio

Ohio Total Number of Inmates

65,609

Ohio Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

201,455

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

382

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

22,769

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

8,466

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

6,204

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.04

41,443

Female

7.96

3,586

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

55.84

975

Detained

42.78

747

Diverted

0.69

12

Prisons and Jails in Ohio