Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail – Nelsonville, OR

Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail is located in Southeastern Ohio Regional Area, OR and is the correctional facility for the county. Do you know someone locked up in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail? This site will tell you information about anything related to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail: How to do a jail inmate search. Find mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Posting bail. Intake procedures. Court records. And everything else.

The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary and daunting idea, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also that person’s family and friends. This guide is designed to give you all the information you need to make helping someone get out of jail a little less stressful. If you have questions, just ask them, and also any tips or comments that might be beneficial to others would be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that is locked up and want to locate them?

Has someone that’s been arrested and you don’t know how to find them?

In order to find out who’s in jail at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail you need to visit their link and perform an inmate search.

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail Inmate Lookup is a list of persons who have been arrested and are in jail, which includes current status, how much their bail is, and visiting schedule. You can find the same information about anyone arrested and processed or discharged in the past 24 hours. Inmates are shown in alphabetical order by last name. You can locate their inmate information faster if you enter their full name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If your friend or family member might be at another jail you should look here, too: Other County Jails in Ohio

A mugshot, or jail booking photograph, is the photo taken by the police during jail intake processing. A mugshot is actually two photos one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and jail ID number will be in the mugshot, and they’re kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots of Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail prisoners can be searched on the website, or you can see them at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. When viewing online you will need to put in the name, and the arrest date, if you have one.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to get your mugshot removed from the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail website? This is difficult, as your mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot removed you will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. What this means is that your arrest record would be sealed, so no one will be able to access them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about getting your mugshot removed, the various mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: Mugshot Removal

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Obviously, if you are in jail, your only thought is about how to get out. After booking, bail will be set either by bail schedule or magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you are released you will have to agree to go to your court date, and in the meantime you can’t leave town.

Usually, inmates will earn an early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and act right while they are in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be allowed to do work release. You will either have to go back to jail at the end of the day after work, or you could have the chance to sleep in a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is the amount of money that you are required to pay to get out of jail until your court date. The amount you have to pay is dictated by the crime you’ve been charged with. Someone you know will need to put up 10% of the amount that was set so you can be released. If you don’t go to your court appearance, whoever put up your bail money will lose all of the bail money.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail must call the jail. If know the pertinent information, including name, address and date of birth, they will let you know the bail amount. You can also find out how much their bail is on the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail site.

Having to bail a friend or family member out of jail is never a fun thing, but fortunately, it’s very simple to do. First, find out if they have a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If so, you won’t be able to use a bail bondsman. Cash only – they won’t accept a check. When you’ve paid bail, the prisoner will get released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, you will get this money back.

If bail is set too high, or you just can’t afford to pay it, you should try a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of total bail, and in most cases have a minimum charge of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman will not be returned to you and has to be paid in cash. If the bail has been set really high, the bail bondsman will usually ask to use assets as collateral in addition to the fee they charge.

You can find a bail bondsman click here: How to find a bail bondsman

Have you ever had to find a bail bondsman for someone you know or yourself? If you have, post a comment below and tell about it, and let us know how it worked out for you.

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure includes these steps:

• They’ll put you in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• The first thing you will have to is you will answer a number of questions, like your legal name, your address, birthdate and contact person.
• You will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• They will take your mugshot.
• Any property you have will be taken from you and will be stored until you are released.
• They will allow you to use the telephone in order to get in touch with family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might get to keep wearing your own clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will have to change into a jumpsuit.

Have you been arrested and gone through jail intake? If you have, you should tell your story. How long did it take to get through intake? Were you treated fairly? Can you tell us things that could help other people that get arrested get through the process?

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When you finally post bail, you will get released from jail. Getting discharged from jail can take anywhere from 30 minutes to all day. So, the quicker bail is posted, the sooner you will get let go. Also, how fast you get released will depend on if you have a cash bond or if the magistrate still needs to determine how much your bail will be. For minor charges, you will get booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have served out your jail sentence and have a discharge date, you should plan to get discharged at any time that day – but usually in the morning.

If the sheriff has a, or if you must begin your sentence in jail, it is highly advisable that you follow the rules and turn yourself in willingly. If you have a warrant, go to the jail processing area, and tell an officer that think that there is a warrant out for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if they verify that there is a warrant for your arrest, they will ask that you surrender yourself and you will be taken into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, report on the date and time that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Be sure to only bring approved items when you turn yourself in, for example your driver’s license or even ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, as well as the copy of the sentencing order.

The inmate need to provide the name and date of birth of each visitor to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitors will go in a Visiting log as an Authorized visit. Each visitor will be required to provide identification. Any visitors showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will be turned away.
Visitation procedures frequently change, so visit the official site before you go to the jail to visit.

All phone calls from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Calls made in jail are generally pricier than regular phone calls. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that a long line can form at the phones, because everyone wants to use the phone, too. If you break the rules, phone privileges may be limited or eliminated completely, as part of the punishment.

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail phone number is: (740) 753-4060

All mall sent to inmates must be mailed using the US Postal Service. You cannot use any other form of delivery. You have to clearly print the person’s name, inmate number, and jail address on the letter. Don’t send a package or box, envelope with padding or insulation, bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. All mail received by the jail will be opened and read by staff, and the mail will be returned to the sender if they decide it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail is:

Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail
16677 Riverside Drive
Nelsonville, OR 45764

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail
16677 Riverside Drive
Nelsonville, OR 45764

The inmate mail policy at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail changes often, so visit the official Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail site before you send a letter.

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When you get arrested, you have particular rights, the first of which is that you have the right to request a lawyer. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so you would be wise to ask a friend or family member to locate an attorney when you call them. You might be thinking ‘but do I really need an attorney’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal defense lawyer can advise you of your rights, protect your interests and help you understand the legal system in Southeastern Ohio Regional Area. The sooner you get a lawyer involved with your case, the better your chances.

For more detailed information on how to find a lawyer, read: How to Find an Attorney in Southeastern Ohio Regional Area

If you can’t afford an attorney, you will be assigned a public defender. Also, the Public Defender has a number of staff such as investigators, experts in forensics as well as social workers. All Public Defenders are licensed attorneys, admitted to the Ohio State Bar Association and are fully licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? What was your experience?

All court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. Court records are comprised of a case file containing a docket and each of the documents and motions filed in the case. You, and anyone else, can access your court case records using the online service, or by going to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who manages court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath in a court case, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All records from your case are kept and available to you at Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Clerk of Court office.

Court costs and court fees are the charges associated with your court case, which include filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you are low income and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you will not be responsible for these fees.

A Magistrate acts as the judge that presides over your case. Magistrate judges do different functions, which include deciding a bail amount, writing arrest warrants, and presiding over first court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is prepared with your background information and details of the defendant’s life history, which the magistrate will consider when decide your sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be requested from the person on trial, his or her family, and, if applicable, the victim. Be sure to remember you are able to ask to get your own copy of this report prior to sentencing, so you can correct the mistakes.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, ranging from community service to probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on how serious your crime was, you will either be taken into custody immediately, or you could get a date that you are required to turn yourself into jail to serve your sentence.

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Are you trying to find out if a family member or friend is in jail, or has ever been locked up?

To find this out you need to query the jail website and do an inmate search, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• or jail ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can access arrest warrants on the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area jail website or call the jail. This requires a first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. Keep in mind that if you do have an outstanding warrant, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, as well as their arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, go there in person, or check online. An arrest is a matter of public record and this information is freely available.

A Civil Process is when someone has been served with papers, which can be warrants. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Sheriff’s office, by phone or online.

All registered sex offenders are registered on a sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex offense. You are able to view this information on the internet, but remember that you will not be able to get the precise address, but only the block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. These records include a case file containing a docket sheet and any documents and filings filed in the court case. You are able to access the court records online, or at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed.

Every state maintains a record of a person’s criminal background. These online databases are all connected so you can track criminal convictions from other states. You are able to go to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area Courthouse and inquire, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and if it was in a totally different state, you might have to pay for a more comprehensive search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you are able to get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DUI or DWI.
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

When you do a criminal history search, you generally won’t find if someone had:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
• Accidents.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for driving records, you must do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever tried to search for someone’s criminal records? How hard was it? Was your search online or did you have to make a phone call to the local courthouse? Was the information correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your account may make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Southeastern Ohio Regional Area, the Sheriff keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of getting locked up in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Area jail is quite unpleasant, in time you will get accustomed to the routine that is set for you. You will get a wake-up alarm at about 6:00 AM, and next they’ll do roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast you will be required to work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending funds to inmates at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail can change, so it would be best to double check the the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail website when you send funds to an inmate there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been a prisoner in this jail? Do you know anybody there? Have you ever visited a prisoner at this jail?

If yes, then please write a review about it. Write about your experience because other people will know what to expect.

Things you can include in your comment:

• Conditions in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Commissary and food
• Having Visitors
• Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Gangs
• Inmate programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has a story to tell. Why’d you end up in jail? Were you mistreated? What was it like in jail? What were the other inmates like? How did going to jail affect your life?

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