Huron County Jail, OH

Huron County Jail offers video-only visitation—no in-person visits. On-site video sessions last 20 minutes. Unrestricted inmates get one free on-site visit per week, or you can schedule up to ten off-site 20-minute visits. Each visit allows up to four registered visitors, including children. To register as a visitor, you must be 18 or older; visitors ages 10–18 need to be registered under a parent or guardian and must attend with them. Book visits through www.icsolutions.com or the jail's public lobby kiosk during business hours (8:30am–4:30pm Mon–Fri, excluding holidays). You can schedule up to two weeks ahead, but no less than 24 hours before your appointment. On-site hours run Monday–Friday 9:00am–2:00pm and 3:00pm–4:00pm (excluding holidays). Off-site hours are daily 8:00am–2:00pm and 3:00pm–6:30pm. Visits can be canceled or ended for rule violations. Restricted inmates may be limited to one immediate-family visit per week.

Sending money to someone at Huron County Jail typically goes through approved third-party options: an online portal, phone payment system, or lobby kiosk. You won't hand cash directly to staff. Before depositing, have the inmate's full name and booking/ID number ready. Confirm the facility's approved deposit vendors so your money reaches the right account. Expect convenience or processing fees on phone, online, and kiosk deposits—these vary by vendor, not the jail. For sheriff-related financial business like property sales, the Huron County Civil Office handles county financial functions. Sheriff-sale bidding requires Realauction registration and an online deposit with set tiers. Deposits may be forfeited if the purchaser doesn't pay the remaining balance.

For civilian fingerprinting and background checks at the Huron County Sheriff's Office, schedule an appointment by calling 419-668-6912 and following the prompts. Mrs. Amy Cawrse handles questions at ext. 1642 or acawrse@huroncountysheriff.org. Fingerprinting isn't available on weekends, and the office closes on all federal holidays—plan for a weekday visit. Fees: BCI fingerprints cost $35, FBI fingerprints cost $35, or get both for $65. Pay by debit/credit (small processing fee applies), personal check, or cash (exact change required). For court-related business, the Huron County Clerk of Court is located at 2 East Main Street, Suite 207, Norwalk, OH 44857. Call (419) 668-5113 to confirm what you need before visiting.

Huron County holds all real estate foreclosure and delinquent tax sheriff sales online through the official Realauction site—not in person. Sales happen on Mondays at 10:00 AM. To bid, register with Realauction and place the required deposit, which is tiered by appraisal value: $2,000 for properties appraised at $10,000 or below; $5,000 for values over $10,000 up to $200,000; and $10,000 for values over $200,000. After sale confirmation, pay the remaining balance by bank certified check or money order payable to The Huron County Sheriff's Office. Cash, personal checks, company checks, and home equity checks aren't accepted. Failure to pay means forfeiting your deposit. The Civil Office administers sales, prepares deeds, distributes proceeds, handles records requests, and provides police or accident reports. Formal complaints must be written and signed.