Medina County Jail, OH

Medina County Jail offers both remote and on-site video visitation seven days a week through Securus. Scheduling and account details are available through the jail's link to the vendor. Here's the key thing: the inmate handles everything. They add you to their approved visitor list, assign your visit time, and let you know when it's scheduled. Visitation times vary by housing unit, so plan around whatever time the inmate gives you rather than expecting a fixed schedule. Don't call the jail to ask if you're on the list—approvals and scheduling go through the inmate and the vendor portal. For on-site visits, lockers at the Sheriff's Office reception area are available for your personal items.

Medina County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for video sessions. Friends, family, attorneys, and officials can schedule and join visits from anywhere with an internet connection. For offsite visits, you'll need a compatible device and a vendor account—some sessions require payment through the platform. Electronic messaging runs through JPay eMessaging. Each message costs one stamp, and attachments require extra stamps. One thing to keep in mind: calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are routinely monitored and recorded. Attorney-client communications may be handled differently in certain circumstances. To use these services, the incarcerated person must approve you. Then you'll register with the vendor and verify your identity with a photo ID and a clear face photo.

As of 7/15/2024, Medina County directs personal letters and cards to the Securus Digital Mail Center (DMC) for scanning and electronic delivery. Use the DMC PO Box address and include the incarcerated person's full name and ID on the envelope. Securus scans qualifying mail and delivers digital images through eMessaging or the Digital Mail Center app. The DMC won't accept packages, certified mail, checks, or money orders—those get returned to sender. Books are allowed only if they're new and shipped directly from the distributor. Attorney and legal mail follow a separate process. Don't send legal correspondence to the Securus DMC address.

To add money to someone's account at Medina County Jail, use JPAY.com, the JPAY mobile app, or the kiosk in the Medina County Sheriff Office lobby. Funds can be used for commissary purchases and phone time. If someone has cash during intake, it goes into their inmate account after booking is completed—they won't get it handed back. Stick to the facility's approved deposit channels to avoid vendor restrictions or scams. Have the inmate's full name and ID number ready. Expect convenience or processing fees from third-party vendors; amounts vary by provider.