Defiance County Jail, OH Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 18, 2024

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Defiance County County can be found in the Ohio area. Defiance – is the county seat. Defiance County has a total population of 38156 and was formed in 1845.

Defiance County County has a total area of 411 square miles. The zip codes in Defiance County County are 43512, 43519, 43520, 43526, 43530, 43536, 43549, 43556.

Defiance County Sheriff’s Office:

The Defiance County Sheriff, Douglas J. Engel, is the head law enforcement officer in the Defiance County county. You can reach him by calling 419-784-1155.

Address: 113 Biede Avenue, Defiance, Ohio, 43512, 43512, 43519, 43520, 43526, 43530, 43536, 43549, 43556.

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Phone: 419-784-1155

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Defiance County Sex Offender Registry

Defiance County Jail is located in Defiance County County, Ohio state. The specific address of the Defiance County Jail is 113 Blede Avenue, Defiance, OH, 43512. The Defiance County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 40,000. The Defiance County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 419-784-1155, the Defiance County Jail information line, or fax at or fax419-784-1592.

Jail History and Structure

In 1979, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Defiance. The justice center houses the Defiance County county sheriff, Defiance police department offices, and the Defiance County Jail. The Defiance County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Defiance County Jail. Originally, the Defiance County Jail could house approximately 2482 inmates.

Over the years, the Defiance County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Defiance County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Defiance County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Defiance County Jail has a 134-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Defiance County Jail.

The Defiance County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Defiance County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Defiance County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Defiance County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Defiance County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Defiance County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Defiance County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Defiance County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Defiance County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Defiance County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Defiance County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Defiance County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Defiance County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Defiance County Jail.

The Defiance County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Defiance County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Defiance County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Defiance County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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