Who to Call at Muskingum County: Sheriff, Prosecutor, Victim Services, and Local Help

For case-related questions or victim-services help, start with the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office: 740-455-7123 or prosecutor@muskingumcounty.org. Need to visit in person? The office is at 27 N 5th St. Suite 201, Zanesville, OH 43701. Mail for the Victim Services Division can also go to P.O. Box 189, Zanesville.

For jail custody, booking, or inmate-registry questions, call the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office at 740-452-3637.

Need to confirm if someone is in custody, check booking details, or sort out basic jail questions? Call the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office at 740-452-3637. Having a few details ready - like the person's name, booking date, or subject number - can speed things up. The Sheriff's inmate registry lets you search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking date range, and housing facility.

Questions about the court case - charges, status updates, or anything prosecutor-related? Contact the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office at 740-455-7123 or email prosecutor@muskingumcounty.org. The office is located at 27 N 5th St. Suite 201, Zanesville, OH 43701.

If you're a crime victim - or supporting someone who is - the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office has a Victim Services Division that can help you navigate what comes next. Advocates provide crisis intervention, court notifications, help with compensation, and post-conviction guidance. Two victim advocates are listed: Jessica Haug handles the Juvenile and Misdemeanor Victim Division, and Lea Ann Tignor handles the Felony Victim Division.

Victim advocates can also get you registered for VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) - a 24-hour automated system that sends you notifications when an offender is released. To register for VINE, call 1-800-770-0192.

Need help with victims' compensation? Advocates can walk you through the process. The Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program can be reached toll-free at 1-877-584-2846 (1-877-5VICTIM).

Looking for practical local help beyond the court process - referrals, counseling, shelters, or legal aid? The prosecutor's victim resources include a list of local supports. Call 740-455-7123 or email prosecutor@muskingumcounty.org and ask for the specific referral you need.

Quick Tips

• ✓ Verify prosecutor office hours before going in person (published hours differ between sources).
• ✓ If you can’t get there during business hours, call 740-455-7123 or email prosecutor@muskingumcounty.org.
• ✓ When calling the Sheriff about custody or booking, have identifiers ready (name, subject number, booking number, and booking dates/housing facility if you have them).