Shaker Heights, Ohio Inmate Search
An inmate search is the formal process used to check if a person is currently in the custody of a jail, state prison, or federal penitentiary. You can conduct inmate searches online or in person at the appropriate address. In Shaker Heights, members of the public who wish to look for arrest or inmate records may contact the Shaker Heights Police Department or the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office directly.
Shaker Heights Police Department
3355 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 491-1220
Information typically obtained from a Shaker Heights inmate search may include the arrestee’s name, age, race, height, gender, booking date and time, booking offense, and bond and bail information.
How to Find an Inmate in Shaker Heights Jail.
The Shaker Heights Police Department operates a local jail which temporarily houses arrested persons. Those who wish to conduct a Shaker Heights inmate search may begin by contacting the Shaker Heights Police Department in person or via phone at (216) 491-1220. Alternatively, interested persons may contact the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office via phone at (216) 443-6000, through the Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search App, or in person at:
Cuyahoga County Sheriff
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 443-6000
How to Use the Shaker Heights Jail Roster
To conduct an inmate search in Shaker Heights, members of the public may use the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's App. The app supports searches for inmates by name, date of birth, or booking number. You may also look up inmate information by contacting the Shaker Heights Police Department via phone or in person.
Requesters may be required to provide a government photo ID to verify their identity. Interested persons may also contact the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office by calling the booking desk at (216) 698-4820 during business hours or making a request in person.
What Information is Included in the Shaker Heights Inmate Roster?
The following information may be found when conducting a Shaker Heights inmate search
- Arrestee’s Name: This includes the full legal names of individuals currently held at any of the facilities in Shaker Heights
- Date of Birth and Descriptors: This details the arrested person’s date of birth and other descriptors like sex, race, height, weight, or age
- Arrest Date: This details when the individual was booked into custody
- General Charge Description: This is a brief label of what the inmate is charged with, and not the full narration of what allegedly happened
- Booking number: This is a unique number the jail system assigns to arrested individuals, which serves as an identification number for each inmate.
- Housing or unit location: This information details where the inmate is housed, typically referring to a building, pod, floor, or unit.
- Custody or release status: This shows whether the arrested person is currently being held in jail or has been released
- Court date (if available): This shows the next date the arrested person is due in court
The Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) § 149.43) grants the general public the right to inspect records held by public offices such as county sheriffs, municipal police departments, and courts. However, some details such as information on active or ongoing criminal investigations, juvenile records, victim or witness contact information, or any information that would endanger the life or physical safety of law enforcement personnel may be exempt from public inspection and may not be accessed by members of the public.
Contact Details for Shaker Heights Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The Shaker Heights Police Department handles the initial arrest and short-term holding of offenders, while individuals booked on a Cuyahoga County charge are typically transferred to and housed at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center. To contact the center for booking information, one may call (216) 698-4820, (216) 515-8348, or (216) 698-6430.
Shaker Heights Police Department
3355 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 491-1220
Cuyahoga County Sheriff/ Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 443-6000
Booking Line: (216) 698-4820, (216) 515-8348, (216) 698-6430
| Agency | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Heights Police Department | (216) 491-1220 | Shaker Heights Police Department 3355 Lee Road Shaker Heights, OH 44120 |
| Cuyahoga County Sheriff/ Cuyahoga County Corrections Center | Booking Line: (216) 698-4820 (216) 515-8348 (216) 698-6430 | Cuyahoga County Sheriff/ Cuyahoga County Corrections Center 1215 West 3rd Street Cleveland, OH 44113 |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cuyahoga County Corrections Center?
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center uses Access Corrections as its official vendor to process inmate commissary deposits. Interested persons may send money to their friends and loved ones housed in the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center through the Access Corrections Mobile App, online, or via phone, mail, cash retailers, or in person.
- Online: Visit Access Corrections, register, click on Send Money, and enter the required information. Follow the on-screen instructions to send money and pay by debit/credit card
- Mobile App: Download the App on your smartphone and follow the same steps as the website
- Kiosk: Senders may provide cash or card at an Access Corrections kiosk, which may be located at the facility lobby or partner retail locations.
- Phone: You can call an Access Corrections agent to complete a card deposit live at (866) 345-1884
Senders are required to provide the full legal name of the inmate, the inmate’s booking ID number, and their payment details. However, it is important to note that service fees may apply when making payment, and outstanding debts get paid first.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center is the primary county jail, located in the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland. However, the county’s Sheriff's Office sometimes uses satellite booking or holding locations beyond the main downtown facility. Inmate information for individuals booked in any of these locations may also show up on the main Sheriff App roster. Alternatively, the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center is a separate facility from the adult jail, holding minors accused of delinquency. Juvenile records are confidential and not included in any public inmate roster or app.
Shaker Heights Visitation Rules and Schedules.
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center is the primary county jail, housing inmates for longer-term custody. Residents may visit friends and family at the Corrections Center in three ways.
- On-site visits: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Remote visits: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday visits take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- In-person (behind glass) inmate visitation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In-person (behind glass) visits are only permitted for those who are sentenced to the county jail for 90 days or longer, and for the juvenile population. Visitation should be made within the limited time, and visitors are required to schedule ahead of time.
Those eligible to visit should be at 18 years of age or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visitors are required to come with a valid photo ID. Visitors would also be subject to a search before entering the visitation area.
Mailing and Commissary Information | Shaker Heights Jail
Mail to detainee are subjected to inspection for prohibited items. Letters to inmates must include the inmate's full name and booking number. In Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, personal mail is no longer handed directly to inmates. Personal mail goes through a Securus Digital Mail Center first, where it is scanned and can be viewed by an inmate through a kiosk or tablet inside the facility. Interested persons may address mail sent to an inmate using the format below:
[Inmate's Full Name] & [Inmate ID Number]
Cuyahoga, OH County Jail
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center
PO Box 20407
Tampa, FL 33622
Items permitted include letters written on standard paper, postcards, greeting cards, photos, pictures, and drawings. Items not permitted include paper larger than 14 x 8 inches, any non-paper item, or anything that can't be digitally scanned. Friends and family may send funds to an inmate's commissary account through Access Corrections online, via the mobile App, via phone, or at a kiosk.