How to Look Up Someone in Allen County Jail Right Now
Need to confirm whether someone is currently in custody? Allen County offers a quick online search—plus direct contact options if the search comes up empty.
Head to the Allen County Sheriff's Office website and click
Searchable Fields
- ✓ Name
- ✓ Subject Number
- ✓ Booking Number
- ✓ In Custody
- ✓ Booking From Date / Booking To Date
- ✓ Housing Facility
- Open “View Active Inmates” - Go to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office website and select the “View Active Inmates” link to launch the inmate inquiry tool.
- Search with the strongest identifier you have - If you have it, try the Booking Number first; it’s usually the most precise. If not, use the person’s Name.
- Narrow the results if you’re getting too many matches - Use Booking From Date and Booking To Date to tighten the time window, especially if the name is common.
- Filter by location if needed - If the tool offers multiple options, select the Housing Facility to narrow down where the person is being held.
- Check the custody indicator - Review the In Custody field to see whether the listing reflects a current in-custody status.
No results? Don't assume they aren't (or weren't) there - call to confirm. For bond or general prisoner information, dial 419-993-1407. You can also reach the Records Bureau at 419-227-3535 or email records@acso-oh.us. They can help verify spelling, identifiers, or whether someone was recently released.
Note: Records Bureau searches have limits. Local background checks show arrests and bookings at Allen County Jail, but not final case dispositions. Only computerized arrest records from 1986 onward are available.
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