Perry County Arrest Records
Perry County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in New Lexington, Ohio. The jail roster is the main way to check who is in custody right now. It updates on a regular basis and shows names, charges, and booking dates for each inmate. Perry County also keeps court records that cover criminal, civil, and traffic cases. If you need a full arrest report, you can visit the Sheriff's Office in person or send a written request. Most people start with the free online tools and then go from there to get what they need.
Perry County Arrest Records Overview
Perry County Sheriff's Office
The Perry County Sheriff's Office is at 111 East Main Street in New Lexington. The office handles all law enforcement in the county, from patrols to the jail. You can call them at (740) 342-4123. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The jail sits at the same location. All bookings go through the Sheriff's Office, and each arrest creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, charges, mugshot, and booking info. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours if you want to ask about a specific record or pick up copies of reports.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office website gives you access to jail roster data and general info about the department.
From the site you can find contact info, staff details, and links to the jail section. The site also lists news and alerts for Perry County.
Search Perry County Arrest Records
The jail roster is the quickest way to look up Perry County arrest records. It shows every person booked into the Perry County Jail. Each entry has the inmate's name, age, booking date, charges, and arresting agency. You do not need an account to view it. The roster updates regularly so you can check back if you do not find what you need right away. For older records not on the roster, call the Sheriff's Office or send in a written request.
The Perry County jail inmate page lets you check who is in custody at the Perry County Jail right now.
The inmate list shows basic booking details. For a full arrest report, contact the jail at (740) 342-4123.
Perry County also has a court records system. It covers criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters. You can search by defendant name or case number. The court docket shows upcoming hearings and case status updates. This tool is useful when you want to see how charges played out after the initial arrest. It fills in the gaps that the jail roster does not cover.
Note: The Perry County jail roster may not show very recent bookings since updates happen on a set schedule.
Perry County Jail and Booking
The Perry County Jail sits at 111 East Main Street in New Lexington. It holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences on misdemeanor or felony charges. When someone gets booked in, the jail creates a record that includes their name, date of birth, physical description, charges, arresting officer, and booking photo. This record becomes part of the Perry County arrest records system.
Inmates can receive mail at: INMATE NAME, Perry County Jail, 111 East Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764. All mail gets checked before it goes to the inmate. Visitation hours vary based on the housing unit. Call the jail for the current schedule. Phone calls and commissary are also available to inmates through the jail's approved vendors.
Public Records Access in Perry County
Perry County arrest records are public. Ohio law is clear on this. Under ORC Section 149.43, anyone can ask for and get copies of arrest records from any government office that holds them. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to say who you are. The law protects your right to access these records without conditions.
Public Perry County arrest records include the arrest charges, suspect's name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arrest date and time, arresting facility, release date if available, mugshot, fingerprints, and bail or bond info. That covers most of what people want. Some records stay restricted though. Juvenile records are sealed by law. Records marked classified by state or federal rules are off limits. Anything that has been expunged under Ohio law gets removed from public view as well.
Written requests for Perry County arrest records go to: Perry County Sheriff's Office, 111 East Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764. The office has 7 business days to respond. You can also visit in person. Looking at records on site is free. Copies cost a small per-page fee.
Note: Ohio arrest records stay on file permanently, but you can petition a court to seal or expunge certain records if you meet the conditions.
Ohio Arrest Records Resources
The Ohio DRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates and people under supervision. Search by name, county, or offender number. Results show charges, sentence info, and where the person is held. This free tool picks up where the county jail roster stops. If someone was convicted in Perry County and sent to a state facility, the DRC database will have their record.
The BCI WebCheck system handles fingerprint-based background checks. A BCI check costs $22 for Ohio records. An FBI check runs $30. The combo is $52. Electronic prints give results in hours rather than the 30 days ink methods take. WebCheck locations include sheriff's offices and police departments across Ohio. Under ORC 109.572, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history database with data from courts and law enforcement across the state.
If a public office denies your records request, the Ohio Court of Claims offers a mediation process. File a complaint and the court works to resolve it. The Ohio State Bar Association has guides on public records law and runs a lawyer referral service. The Ohio Supreme Court website also has resources on court records and the state judicial system.
Nearby Counties
Perry County borders several other Ohio counties. If an arrest took place in a neighboring county, check their Sheriff's Office records instead.