Allen County Booking Reports Search

Allen County booking reports track every arrest processed through the county jail in Lima, Ohio. Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia runs the Allen County Sheriff's Office, which keeps all booking data and jail records for the county. You can search for current inmates on the sheriff's website or call the booking desk at 419-993-1407. The jail holds people at all security levels, from minimum to maximum. Ohio's public records law means anyone can look up these records at no cost. This page walks through every way to find Allen County booking reports, request arrest records, and get jail information.

Allen County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matthew B. Treglia heads the Allen County Sheriff's Office at 333 N. Main Street in Lima. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (419) 227-3535 for general questions about Allen County booking reports or other records. The fax number is (419) 227-2004. Chief Deputy Todd Mohler and Major Shane Hartman help run day-to-day operations. If you need to reach the records division directly, send an email to records@acso-oh.us or call the main line.

The Allen County Sheriff's Office website serves as the main hub for jail data, public records tools, and contact information for every division in the department.

From this site you can find links to the inmate search system, staff contacts, and information about jail programs. The site also covers bond procedures and how to submit a public records request. It is worth checking here first if you want Allen County booking reports or need to get in touch with a specific person at the office.

Under ORC 149.43, all booking records are public. You do not need to show ID. You do not need to say why you want the records. The sheriff's office must respond in a reasonable time. This law applies to all public offices in Ohio. Allen County follows the same rules as every other county in the state when it comes to releasing arrest and booking data.

Allen County Inmate Search

Allen County has a full online inmate inquiry system. You can search by first name, last name, or booking date. The tool shows active inmates along with their charges and bond amounts. This is the fastest way to find current Allen County booking reports without calling the jail or going in person.

The Allen County inmate search page lets you look up anyone currently held at the jail in just a few seconds.

The search results show each inmate's name, the date they were booked, what charges they face, and how much bond is set at. The system gets updated on a regular basis so the data stays current. If you are trying to find out whether someone was recently arrested in Allen County, this is the place to start. It is free and open to anyone.

If the online tool does not have what you need, you can also call the booking desk at 419-993-1407. The desk operates around the clock. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and give you basic booking details over the phone. For a formal paper copy of a booking report, you will want to file a public records request with the records division.

Allen County Booking Records Requests

There are a few ways to get copies of Allen County booking reports. You can go in person to the sheriff's office at 333 N. Main Street in Lima during business hours. You can also mail your request to the same address with the zip code 45801. Email works too. Send your request to records@acso-oh.us and describe which records you want. Be as specific as you can with names, dates, and case numbers to speed up the process.

Standard copy fees apply to printed records. Contact the records division at (419) 227-3535 for exact pricing. Ohio law under ORC 149.43 says public offices can only charge the actual cost of making copies. They cannot charge you for the time it takes staff to find the records. If you think a fee is too high, you have the right to question it. The public information officer, Victoria Gonzalez, handles media and public inquiries and can be reached at 419-221-5391 or gonzalez@acso-oh.us.

Personnel record requests go through a different channel. Contact Victoria Gonzalez directly for those. Regular booking reports and arrest records go through the main records division. Keep in mind that some records may be partially redacted. Ohio law protects certain information like social security numbers and medical data even in public records. The core booking information, such as the person's name, charges, and booking date, is always public.

Allen County Jail Information

Captain Clyde W. Breitigan III runs the Allen County Jail. The jail is a minimum to maximum security facility that holds people awaiting trial, serving sentences, or waiting for transfer to a state prison. For questions about jail operations, call Captain Breitigan at 419-993-1410 or email breitigancw@acso-oh.us. Lieutenant Mat Johnson handles inmate services and can be reached at 419-223-8573.

The jail offers several programs for inmates. These give context to Allen County booking reports because they show what happens after someone gets booked in. Programs available include:

• Five hours of physical exercise each week, including basketball, jogging, and calisthenics
• G.E.D. classes for inmates who want to finish their education
• Anger management groups for both male and female inmates
• AA and NA meetings
• Spiritual programs and library access
• An inmate work program with inside and outside community work options

Inmate health care is handled on site. Call 419-993-1428 or 419-993-1429 for health care questions. These numbers are for families and attorneys, not for general booking report inquiries. The jail takes medical issues seriously and has staff on hand to deal with health needs as they come up.

Allen County Jail Mail and Visits

Inmates at the Allen County Jail can get letters, greeting cards, and money orders through the mail. All mail is opened and checked before it reaches the inmate. You can send up to four photos at a time. Do not send packages unless they come straight from a publisher. The mailing address for inmates is their full name, in care of the Allen County Jail, P.O. Box 1243, Lima, OH 45801.

Visitation runs on a set schedule. All visitors must sign in at least 15 minutes before their visit is set to start. You need a valid ID to get in. The jail can change its schedule without much warning, so call ahead to confirm hours. Check the sheriff's website or call 419-993-1410 for the current visitation schedule.

Adding money to an inmate's account can be done a few ways. You can mail a money order with the inmate's name and date of birth. Cash is accepted at the kiosk in the jail lobby. You can also go online at www.inmatecanteen.com and use a debit or credit card. For bond information, call 419-993-1407 or visit window 3 in the sheriff's office lobby. Bond services are available around the clock for eligible inmates. Phone accounts for inmates can be set up through Securus Technologies. Families use this service to receive calls from inmates at the Allen County Jail.

Allen County Court Records

The Allen County Clerk of Courts is at 301 N. Main Street in Lima. Call 419-223-8517 for case records and court information. The clerk's office keeps files on all criminal cases that flow through the court system. These records tie back to the original Allen County booking reports from the sheriff's office. If you need details beyond what the inmate search shows, the clerk is the next stop.

Ohio has four court divisions at the county level. The General Division handles felonies and major civil cases. Domestic Relations covers family law. Juvenile handles cases with minors. Probate deals with wills and estates. For Allen County booking reports tied to criminal charges, most cases end up in the General Division. Under ORC 149.011, a "record" includes any document or electronic file made by a public office. That means digital booking records count as public records just like paper copies. The clerk's office cannot refuse to give you electronic copies if you ask for them.

State tools can also help with Allen County records. The ODRC Offender Search covers anyone sentenced to state prison from Allen County. VINELink lets you track custody status changes and sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. Both of these are free. Keep in mind that ODRC only has people in state prison. If someone is still in the Allen County Jail, use the local inmate search instead.

City of Lima Booking Reports

Lima is the county seat of Allen County and the only city in the county with its own page on this site. Most arrests in Allen County happen in or around Lima. The Allen County Sheriff's Office and the Lima Police Department both process bookings that end up at the county jail. If you are looking for booking reports tied to an arrest in Lima, the Allen County Jail inmate search is still where you check first.

Nearby Counties

Allen County sits in northwest Ohio. Several neighboring counties have their own jail rosters and booking report systems. If you are searching for someone who may have been booked in a nearby county, check these pages.