How to Look Up Current Inmates at Allen County Jail (Online) — Step-by-Step
Need to check if someone's currently in custody in Allen County? The Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search you can use in just a few minutes.
Head to the Allen County Sheriff's Office website and click "View Active Inmates." This takes you to the inmate inquiry page where you can search current custody records. Want to skip straight there? Here's the direct link: https://cadwebview.acso-oh.us/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/OH0020000
Note: The Sheriff’s Office homepage also has an “Inmate Visitation” link, and it lists the Sheriff’s Office phone number as (419) 227-3535.
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- ✓ Name
- ✓ Subject Number
- ✓ Booking Number
- ✓ Booking From Date
- ✓ Booking To Date
- ✓ Housing Facility
The search results show several columns to help you confirm you've found the right person. "Name" displays how it appears in the system. "Subject Number" is an internal ID tied to the individual, while "Booking Number" tracks a specific booking event - useful if someone has been booked more than once. The "In Custody" column is usually what you're looking for. It tells you at a glance whether someone is currently being held. "Booking From Date" and "Booking To Date" show the date range for the inquiry, which helps if you're searching around a specific timeframe. "Housing Facility" tells you where the person is being held. If you're planning to call for more details, this confirms you're looking at the right record.
Tip: If a field isn’t clear or you need confirmation beyond what the site shows, call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office Booking Desk at 419-993-1407.
Don't want to keep checking the website manually? Allen County participates in VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). VINE lets you check custody status and sign up for automated alerts when someone's status changes. You can call the VINE hotline at 1-800-770-0192, use the VINE app, or search at www.vinelink.com.
- ✓ Offender’s name
- ✓ Inmate number (for county inmates)
- ✓ Institution number (for DRC/DYS offenders)
- ✓ Court case number (for court information)
- ✓ A four-digit PIN (your Personal ID#)
Can't find someone in the online search? Don't assume they're not in custody. Online systems sometimes lag behind, and small details like spelling can prevent a record from appearing. The quickest fix is to call the Allen County Sheriff's Office Booking Desk at 419-993-1407 and ask them to confirm custody status directly.
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