This page helps users with a Lake County, Ohio Jail Roster need by pointing them to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake County Adult Detention Facility resources that support inmate, jail, and visitation questions.
Use the official jail roster page first, then contact jail staff if a roster entry, bond detail, release question, or inmate service issue needs clarification.
Sheriff’s Jail Roster
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office provides its official jail roster through the Sheriff’s Jail Roster page. Download times may vary depending on internet connection speed.
The roster page notes that its posted forms are PDF files. A PDF reader may be needed to view them.
Tip: If the roster file is slow to open, allow extra time before refreshing or switching devices.
Lake County Adult Detention Facility
The Lake County Adult Detention Facility is located at 104 East Erie Street in Painesville, Ohio. The facility handles jail operations, inmate services, visitation, inmate phones, commissary, medication questions, and release-related questions.
The facility opened in January 1990 and was designed for a maximum of 353 beds. Questions about jail operations and inmate services are routed through the Sheriff’s Corrections Division.
For more jail operations information, review the Corrections Division page.
Inmate calls, mail, money, and bond questions
Inmates may use the inmate phone system seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Calls are collect calls. For unwanted inmate calls, the jail FAQ directs users to call the jail and ask for a supervisor.
Regular inmate postal mail is sent to the Lake County Adult Detention Facility mail-processing address in Seminole, Florida, where it is scanned into the inmate tablet system. Legal mail, court documents, and commissary money continue to be sent directly to the Lake County Adult Detention Facility at 104 E. Erie St., Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Bond amounts are set by the court. The jail FAQ directs users to call (440) 350-5602 to ask about a particular bond amount and whether it may be posted at the jail.
Visitation and visitor rules
Lake County jail visitation has separate schedules for male and female inmates. The Sheriff’s Office also states that in-person visiting is temporarily closed because the visiting elevator is out of service, while phone visits and personal interactions using iPads remain available.
The visitation page and schedule provide the following general visiting periods:
| Visitation type | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Male visiting | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Male visiting | Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Female visiting | Wednesday | 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Female visiting | Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
Visitors must have proper identification, such as a driver license or state ID. Passports are not accepted as proper identification. No visitor under age 18 is permitted except during approved minor visits.
Review the Inmate Visiting page before planning a visit because rules, closures, and schedules can affect access.
Medication, property, and inmate programs
The jail accepts prescription medication in the original bottle. The medication guidelines state that prescription labels should be legible, show the complete and correct name, and have a dispense date within the last 30 days.
The jail does not accept general personal items for inmates. The facility provides items needed during incarceration, and indigent inmates may receive basic supplies once per week.
Inmate programs listed for the facility include GED classes, library, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, religious services, mental health counseling, medical services, inmate worker programs, work release, AA and NA meetings, and W.I.T.T.S.
Lake County jail contacts
Use these public-facing Sheriff’s Office contacts for jail roster, jail records, inmate service, and detention facility questions.
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Lake County Adult Detention Facility, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
Phone: (440) 350-5601 -
Jail Records Division
Phone: (440)350-5509/5956 -
Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
General Office: (440) 350-5620
Email: sheriffwebmaster@lakecountyohio.gov -
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Phone: (440) 350-5517
Common questions
Where can I find the Lake County jail roster?
Use the Lake County Sheriff’s Office official jail roster page. The roster materials may open as PDF files.
Who should I call about an inmate bond amount?
Bonds are set by the court. The jail FAQ directs users to call (440) 350-5602 to ask about a specific bond amount and whether it may be posted at the jail.
Can I leave a message for an inmate?
No. The jail FAQ says messages are not accepted for inmates unless the message is a verifiable emergency, such as a death in the family or a hospital admission.
What address should I use for inmate mail?
Regular inmate postal mail should be sent to the Lake County Adult Detention Facility, PO Box 9137, Seminole, Florida 33775-9137. Legal mail, court documents, and commissary money are sent directly to the detention facility in Painesville.
Can I bring items to an inmate?
The jail FAQ says the facility does not accept items for inmates, except that prescription medication may be accepted in the original bottle.
How do I find an inmate court date?
Contact the court of record. For a Court of Common Pleas case, contact that court. For a municipal case, contact the appropriate municipal court or ask the inmate.