Van Wert County Jail

Van Wert County Jail, OH Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 8, 2024

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Location 204 North Washington Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891
Official Website http://www.vanwertcountysheriff.com/

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Van Wert County County can be found in the Ohio area. Van Wert – is the county seat. Van Wert County has a total population of 28217 and was formed in 1820.

Van Wert County County has a total area of 409 square miles. The zip codes in Van Wert County County are 45832, 45838, 45863, 45874, 45886, 45891, 45894, 45898, 45899.

Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office:

The Van Wert County Sheriff, Thomas M. Riggenbach, is the head law enforcement officer in the Van Wert County county. You can reach him by calling 419-238-3866.

Address: 113 North Market Street, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891, 45832, 45838, 45863, 45874, 45886, 45891, 45894, 45898, 45899.

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Phone: 419-238-3866

 

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Van Wert County Jail is located in Van Wert County County, Ohio state. The specific address of the Van Wert County Jail is 204 North Washington Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891. The Van Wert County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Van Wert County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 419-238-2464, the Van Wert County Jail information line, or fax at or fax419-238-3861.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Van Wert. The justice center houses the Van Wert County county sheriff, Van Wert police department offices, and the Van Wert County Jail. The Van Wert County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Van Wert County Jail. Originally, the Van Wert County Jail could house approximately 2232 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Van Wert County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Van Wert County Jail has a 149-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Van Wert County Jail.

The Van Wert 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Van Wert County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Van Wert County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Van Wert County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Van Wert County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Van Wert County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Van Wert County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Van Wert 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 Van Wert County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Van Wert County Sheriffs Office

Address 113 North Market Street, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891
Phone 419-238-3866
Website website

Van Wert County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Van Wert County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 204 North Washington Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891
Facility Type Adult
City Van Wert
Postal Code 45891
State Ohio
County Van Wert County
Official Website http://www.vanwertcountysheriff.com/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Van Wert 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 Van Wert County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Van Wert County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Van Wert County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Van Wert, Van Wert County , OH Overview

Coordinates:
40.86778°N 84.58333°W
Country:
United States
State:
Ohio
County:
Van Wert
Township:
Pleasant, Ridge
Incorporated (town):
1848
Incorporated (city):
1903
Government:
Mayor:
Ken Markward
Area:
Total:
7.83 sq mi (20.27 km2)
Land:
7.55 sq mi (19.54 km2)
Water:
0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
Elevation:
778 ft (237 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
10,846
Estimate (2019):
10,676
Density:
1,414.79/sq mi (546.27/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
45891
Area code(s):
419
FIPS code:
39-79562
GNIS feature ID:
1058096

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