Coshocton County Inmate Population Overview
The Coshocton County inmate population is centered on one local detention facility, the Coshocton County Justice Center. The jail is run by the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office and serves county courts, sheriff arrests, West Lafayette Police Department prisoners, probation and parole holds, fugitives from other places, local sentenced inmates, people awaiting state transport, and some federal-agency custody. That mix is important. A person on the county roster may be waiting for arraignment, serving a short jail term, held for another judge, or waiting for transfer to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
The public count changes as arrests, bonds, court orders, releases, and transfers occur. The sheriff's online materials describe the jail as a 60-inmate design, while the official roster printed June 23, 2026 listed 75 records. That roster count is not the same thing as an annual average daily population, but it is a dated public snapshot of people listed by the jail. For a person already sentenced to state prison, the county roster is no longer the best source. The ODRC Offender Search becomes the main state locator.
Coshocton County Inmate Population Statistics
Coshocton County publishes useful jail-population clues, but not every metric appears in one dashboard. The strongest sources are the sheriff inmate-information page, the current Jail Roster PDF, ODRC annual jail inspections, the 2025 ODRC final compliance letter, Census QuickFacts, and outside trend pages cited in the research. The numbers below keep the source limits clear. A roster total can show how many records were posted on a print date, while an inspection count is a point-in-time state review.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|
| Original jail design capacity | 60 inmates | Sheriff inmate information page, inspected June 24, 2026 |
| Current public roster total | 75 records | Jail Roster PDF printed June 23, 2026 |
| 2021 inspection count | 36 inmates / 60 capacity | ODRC 2021 annual jail inspection |
| 2022 inspection count | 46 inmates / 62 capacity | ODRC 2022 annual jail inspection |
| County population | 36,612 in 2020 | U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts |
Coshocton County Inmate Population Trends
The Coshocton County inmate population record shows a clear difference between older inspection-day counts and the 2026 posted roster total. ODRC inspections in 2021 and 2022 showed counts below the measured capacity on those review dates. The 2024 inspection added a capacity-stress note because several housing units exceeded Bureau recommended capacity. Then the 2025 ODRC final compliance letter identified the new Coshocton County Justice Center and said deficiencies had been corrected after follow-up.
Those facts should be read together. The June 2026 roster count exceeded the sheriff-stated original 60-bed design, but no official current annual average daily population was located. The 2025 compliance letter is also not a population report. It is a facility-standards milestone. It supports the point that Coshocton County jail conditions and capacity have been under state review during the same period that the posted inmate population has sometimes been above the original design figure.
| Year / Source | Population or Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 sheriff history | 60 design capacity | Justice Center built in 1973 |
| 2021 ODRC inspection | 36 inmates / 60 capacity | Under capacity on inspection date |
| 2022 ODRC inspection | 46 inmates / 62 capacity | Under capacity on inspection date |
| 2024 ODRC inspection | Capacity stress noted | Several housing units exceeded Bureau recommended capacity |
| June 23, 2026 roster | 75 records | Posted count above original design capacity |
Who Makes Up the Coshocton County Inmate Population
The county roster does not publish a complete demographic dashboard. It shows sex and date of birth for listed inmates, so age could be calculated from the PDF, but the roster does not group people by age band. It does not show race, ethnicity, felony level, misdemeanor level, conviction status, or a full pretrial-versus-sentenced split. The scheduled release report adds some context through bond and hold labels, including Sentenced, APA/DRC, Out of County Judge, No Bond, Cash/Surety, Cash Only, and 10%.
- County pretrial custody: people arrested or held before case resolution can appear on the Justice Center roster.
- Local sentenced custody: some people serve jail sentences locally before release or transfer.
- State transport: people sentenced to prison may wait in the jail before ODRC intake.
- Other-agency holds: scheduled release notes can point to APA/DRC or out-of-county judge control.
- Limited public demographics: the roster shows sex and DOB, but not race, charge class, or conviction status.
Coshocton County Jail Capacity
Capacity statements in Coshocton County need careful wording because the source type changes the meaning. The sheriff page gives the original 60-inmate design. ODRC inspections reported 60 actual general housing capacity in 2021 and 62 in 2022. The roster printed June 23, 2026 listed 75 records, which is a public roster count rather than a formal average. The 2024 inspection note that several housing units exceeded Bureau recommended capacity is the clearest official capacity-stress language found in the research.
The newer facility record matters too. The official 2025 ODRC final compliance letter for the Coshocton County Justice Center at 504 North 4th Street said a follow-up visit occurred December 3, 2025, and previously identified deficiencies were corrected. The letter reported 100% compliance with Essential and Important Standards. That does not erase the 2024 capacity note or the 2026 roster count, but it gives readers a current state-inspection anchor for facility standards.
Laws for Coshocton County Jail Records
Ohio law controls the public-record side of the Coshocton County inmate population. The local roster and jail register are not just courtesy lists. They sit inside a state law structure for public records, sheriff jail registers, jail standards, and state inspection access. Some records can still be redacted, and certain juvenile, medical, security, or sealed-case material may not be released. The practical rule is simple: use the roster for current public custody, and use the Records Bureau or court clerk when the record is older, broader, or not shown online.
Key Statutes:
Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43 defines public records, permits lawful redaction, and allows advance payment of copy costs.
Ohio Revised Code Section 341.02 requires the sheriff to keep a jail register showing each prisoner's name, commitment cause and date, and discharge date and manner.
Ohio Revised Code Section 5120.10 gives ODRC minimum-jail-standard oversight for local jails.
Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5120:1-7-01 supports Bureau of Adult Detention inspections, record access, and required jail reporting.
Coshocton County State Prison Lookup
No adult ODRC prison was located inside Coshocton County in the official facility list. Once a Coshocton County defendant is sentenced to state prison and transferred, the local roster stops being the main lookup source. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction locator can show people in prison, under Adult Parole Authority supervision, judicially released, or listed as violators at large. County of commitment may show Coshocton County even when the person is housed in another part of Ohio.
Search Coshocton County Inmate Population
Coshocton County's official inmate lookup is a PDF workflow. The sheriff inmate-information page links to the current Jail Roster PDF, Scheduled Releases PDF, VINE information, visitation instructions, mail and commissary details, and the sheriff app note. The roster is not an interactive database. A browser's find command can search names in the PDF, but there are no last-name boxes, advanced filters, or clickable profiles.
- Open the sheriff inmate information page and choose the Jail Roster PDF.
- Use the PDF viewer's search function for a name if the list is long.
- Read the housing area, jacket number, book number, sex, DOB, and booking date carefully.
- Open the Scheduled Releases PDF when release date, bond type, or hold notes matter.
- Use VINE for custody-status notifications instead of treating the PDF as live minute-by-minute data.
- Move to ODRC, BOP, or ICE only when the person is in state, federal, or immigration custody.
Coshocton County Roster Fields
The roster inspected in the research was labeled "Jail Roster - No SSN" and printed June 23, 2026. It showed broad housing areas such as dorm, block, and Booking Area labels. It also showed local identifiers that are useful when calling about commissary, phone funds, records, or release paperwork. It did not show charges, mugshots, bond amounts, court dates, or case links.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Area | PDF table column | n/a | Examples include A/Dorm, D/Block, I/Dorm, and Booking Area. |
| Inmate | PDF table column | n/a | Name appears in one table cell. |
| Jacket # | PDF table column | n/a | Local jail person identifier. |
| Sex | PDF table column | n/a | Male or Female. |
| DOB | PDF table column | n/a | Shown in MM/DD/YY format. |
| Book # | PDF table column | n/a | Booking number, often year-coded by first two digits. |
| Booking Date/Time | PDF table column | n/a | Date and 24-hour time of intake. |
The official inmate information page is the source page for the roster and related jail links.
The screenshot shows why the Coshocton County inmate search path starts on the sheriff's inmate-information page rather than in a vendor search box.
Past Coshocton County Inmate Records
Past or released inmate records usually require more than the current roster. The roster is a current-custody PDF, while the scheduled release report is a separate PDF that the sheriff FAQ says is uploaded once daily. If release paperwork arrives after the daily upload, the report may not change until the next day. The jail also says release information is not given by phone, which makes VINE and official records requests more useful for status tracking.
For older booking records, reports, booking photos, or arrest paperwork that is not on the live PDF, use the Coshocton County Sheriff's Records Bureau. The bureau accepts public-record questions through 740-622-2411 option 4, direct records phone 740-295-7469, and records@coshoctoncounty.net. Written requests and identity are not required under Ohio public-records law, but the sheriff's public-information request form can help identify an incident number, person name, date, or other record details.
Coshocton County Jail vs Prison
The county jail, state prison, federal prison, and immigration systems answer different questions. A person can be booked into the Coshocton County Justice Center after a local arrest, then move through Municipal Court, Common Pleas Court, or prosecutor review. If sentenced to prison, the person may leave the county jail and enter ODRC. If the case is federal or immigration-related, BOP, ICE, or court contacts may be needed because the county roster is not a federal locator.
| Custody Type | Where to Look | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| County jail | Coshocton County Jail Roster PDF | Current local custody, housing area, booking number |
| Scheduled local release | Scheduled Releases PDF and VINE | Tentative release, bond and hold notes, status notices |
| State prison | ODRC Offender Search | Sentenced Ohio prison custody or APA supervision |
| Federal prison | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal inmates from 1982 to present |
| Immigration custody | ICE Online Detainee Locator | Current or qualifying recent ICE/DHS custody |
Coshocton County Records Bureau
The Records Bureau is the main fallback when the inmate population question is not answered by the roster. Its official page says the bureau maintains sheriff reports, criminal reports, accident reports, citations, court paperwork, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, domestic-violence statistics, and requests from people, lawyers, and insurance companies. The bureau is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and asks people to call or email with questions before coming in.
The Records Bureau page lists local copy charges and request channels.
This route matters for booking packets, incident reports, older custody records, or photo requests that are not posted on the public jail roster.
Coshocton County Inmate Record Fields
The public roster confirms that a person is listed in jail and gives identifiers for follow-up. It is not a full booking file. Charges, statute codes, court dates, bond amounts, warrant numbers, arresting agency, mugshots, physical description, and prior bookings are not visible in the county PDF. The scheduled release report is the companion source for bond and hold notes.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Housing Area | Broad block, dorm, or booking-area label. |
| Inmate | Public name as listed by the jail. |
| Jacket Number | Local person identifier in the jail system. |
| Book Number | Booking-event identifier tied to intake. |
| Booking Date/Time | Date and 24-hour time of booking. |
| Total Records | Count of roster records in the posted PDF. |
Coshocton County Detention Facility
Official research found one local detention facility page for the county. No separate city jail, regional jail, state prison, BOP prison, or ICE detention center was located within Coshocton County. City of Coshocton law enforcement is handled through a long-term contract with the Sheriff's Office, and West Lafayette prisoners are routed to the county jail.
- Coshocton County Justice Center - full-service county jail for pretrial detainees, local sentenced inmates, state-transport holds, fugitives, probation/parole revocation holds, West Lafayette prisoners, and some federal-agency custody.
Coshocton County Inmate Population FAQ
How big is the Coshocton County inmate population? The roster printed June 23, 2026 listed 75 records. The sheriff page describes the jail as a 60-inmate design, and ODRC inspections recorded 36 inmates in 2021 and 46 in 2022 on inspection dates.
Does the Coshocton County inmate population include state prisoners? The county roster covers local jail custody. Sentenced Ohio prison inmates are searched through ODRC after transfer, even when Coshocton County is the county of commitment.
Can release status be confirmed by phone? The sheriff FAQ says release information is not given by phone. Use the Scheduled Releases PDF and VINE for status notifications.