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The State of Ohio has 108 Jails across 88 Counties which includes Franklin County, Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, Summit County, Montgomery County and others.

Ohio, nicknamed “The Buckeye State,” is located in the Midwestern United States. Columbus, the capital city, is a vibrant hub with a historic downtown area and renowned museums.

  • Capital City: Columbus
  • Population: As of 2023, Ohio’s population is estimated to be around 11.8 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) manages the state’s prison system, which encompasses a network of facilities:
    • Adult Prisons: Ohio operates 28 adult prisons throughout the state, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. These facilities include different security levels.
    • Community Corrections Facilities: These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs.
    • Halfway Houses: These facilities provide structured transitional housing for inmates nearing release.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Ohio has 88 counties, and most operate their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Ohio’s prison population was approximately 45,000 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 382 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Ohio fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of 195,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Ohio’s violent crime rate falls above the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. There are various factors that may contribute to this, including socio-economic conditions and drug trafficking. However, crime rates can vary within the state, with urban areas typically having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or ODRC identification number.

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