Summit County, Ohio
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OVERVIEW
About Summit County Inmate Records
Summit County is Ohio's fourth-most populous county and the home of Akron, with more than 535,000 residents. The Summit County Sheriff's Office books tens of thousands of individuals each year into the county's primary detention facility.
Our Summit County inmate search aggregates booking data from the Summit County Jail, Oriana House community corrections, the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center, the Akron Police Glenwood Jail, and every municipal lockup in the county — refreshed every 24 hours from official public records.
Jails & Detention Centers in Summit County
Every operational booking and detention facility in Summit County. Select a facility below to view details — each facility's roster is included in our search.
Summit County Jail
Operated by the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the Summit County Jail is the main pre-trial detention facility for Akron and the surrounding county. All adult felony arrests in Summit County route through this facility for booking and intake.
- 205 E Crosier St, Akron, OH 44311
- (330) 643-2154
- 687 beds
Step by Step
The Summit County Booking Process
What happens between arrest and the moment booking records appear in our search.
- Subject is taken into custody by Akron Police, the Summit County Sheriff, or a municipal department (Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Barberton, etc.)
- Transported to the Summit County Jail sally port at 205 E Crosier St
- Pat-down search conducted by intake deputies
- Removal and inventory of personal property
- Intake medical and mental-health screening
- Mugshot and fingerprints taken (LiveScan to BCI and FBI)
- Biographical data entered into the Summit County booking system
- Records first appear in our search — typically within 4–8 hours of arrest
- Charges are filed by the prosecuting agency
- Bond amount is set by a magistrate based on the Summit County bond schedule
- Inmate is arraigned within 48 hours of arrest
- Conducted via video link to Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, or Stow Municipal Court depending on jurisdiction
- Inmate is classified by security level and medical needs
- Assigned to a housing pod based on charge severity and bed availability
Visiting a Loved One
How to Visit Someone in Summit County Jail
All visits at the Summit County Jail are conducted by video. You may visit on-site in the jail lobby or remotely from your phone or computer.
Schedule Ahead
- Set up your visit at least 24 hours in advance through the jail's contracted video provider.
- Create a free account and add the inmate by their booking number.
- Pick a 25-minute time slot that fits the inmate's pod schedule.
Free Lobby Visits
- On-site video visits in the Summit County Jail lobby are free.
- Remote visits from your phone or computer are billed per minute by the provider.
- Visit on-site to avoid any cost.
Bring Your ID
- A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.
- Accepted IDs include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.
- Expired or photocopied IDs will be turned away.
Visit Hours
- Visitation is available seven days a week, with daytime and evening blocks.
- Lobby visits are first-come, first-served — arrive 15 minutes early.
- Holiday hours may be reduced; confirm before traveling.
Visit Limits
- Each inmate is allowed up to two visits per calendar week.
- Every visit lasts 25 minutes and ends automatically.
- Missed or late visits still count against the weekly limit.
Kids Need an Adult
- Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the approved visitor list.
- Bring the child's birth certificate to prove the relationship.
- Children must remain seated and supervised throughout the visit.
Courts in Summit County
All courts that hear cases originating in Summit County. Select a court below to view its address, phone number, and the types of cases it handles.
Summit County Court of Common Pleas
All felony cases originating in Summit County.
- 209 S High St, Akron, OH 44308
- (330) 643-2210
What's Included
What You'll Find in a Summit County Search
Booking Information
Booking date and time, arresting agency, intake facility, and Summit County booking number.
Charges & Bond
Specific charges filed, charge severity (M1–F1), bond amount set by the magistrate, and current bond status.
Court Schedule
Next court appearance, courtroom, assigned judge, and Summit County case number.
Facility Location
Current housing pod, facility address, and visitation contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Summit County Sheriff's Office uploads booking data to the public roster within 4–8 hours of intake. Our system mirrors that data on a 24-hour refresh cycle, so most arrests appear within 12–24 hours.
The Akron Police Glenwood Jail is short-term holding only — typically under 24 hours. All adult felony arrests in Summit County route through the Summit County Jail on Crosier Street for permanent booking, so searching here will locate them once they're processed.
Federal pre-trial detainees from the Northern District of Ohio are typically held under a U.S. Marshals Service contract at county jails or at FCI Elkton. Our search covers both, plus the federal BOP inmate locator.
Yes — Ohio public records law makes booking photos public record once an individual is processed into the Summit County booking system. When available, mugshots appear in our search results. We do not host, sell, or remove mugshots.
Yes. Searching Summit County jail records through The Inmate Search Network is completely free and requires no account. We aggregate public records — you would not pay to access these databases individually.
Local Coverage
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Arrests anywhere in these municipalities are processed through Summit County facilities.