General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- When are visiting hours?
- What is the mailing address?
- When can I leave money?
- When can I post money for bond?
- What do I do if my phone won't allow collect calls from the jail?
- How do I put a block on my phone to stop calls from the Erie County Jail?
- What are the requirements for visitation?
- Do you take messages for the inmates?
- What items can be taken to prison?
- Can I receive property from a person who has been arrested?
- What can be sent through the mail?
- How do I apply for a position with the Erie County Sheriff's department?
1. When are visiting hours?
Inmate whose last name begins with A through K
Tuesdays
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
There are no visiting hours on Sundays.
Inmate whose last name begins with L through Z
Wednesdays
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
There are no visiting hours on Sundays.
2. What is the mailing address?
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE A RETURN ADDRESS.
2800 ColumbusAvenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
3. When can I leave money?
Funds for an inmate's account will be accepted only during visiting hours. All deposits must be in the form of a money order. The money order should be made out to "The Erie County Sheriff's Office" for (inmate's name). The purchaser or remitter's information must be included on the money order. Cash, checks or credit cards will not be accepted. Money orders issued from foreign banks will not be accepted.
4. When can I post money for bond?
Bond must be posted in the form of a money order. Any bond over the amount of $5,000.00 must be posted at the court of jurisdiction. The money order should be made payable to the inmate. The purchaser's or remitter's information must be included on the money order. Cash, checks or credit cards will not be accepted. Any money order that has been altered, damaged or may have questionable validity will not be accepted. Money orders issued from foreign banks will not be accepted.
5. What do I do if my phone won't allow collect calls from the jail?
New service for phone service is 1-800-844-6591 Correctional Billing Services.
6. How do I put a block on my phone to stop calls from the Erie County Jail?
Call 1-800-844-6591 to block phone calls from the Erie County Jail (they need not come to the jail).
7. What are the requirements for visitation?
In order to visit you must be listed on the inmate's visiting list, have a Photo I.D., and be at least 18 years of age.
If you are under 18 years old you need to be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
You cannot visit if you have a TPO (Temporary Protection Order) or CPO (Civil Protection Order) against the person your wanting to visit.
Only 3 visitors allowed for each visitation period.
8. Do you take messages for the inmates?
No messages are taken.
9. What items can be taken to prison?
Current Ohio Department of Corrections rules do not allow any personal property to be taken to prison. This includes cash, checks, clothing, hygiene items, documents, photographs, tobacco products, ect. Any personal property left behind at the Erie County Jail by an inmate must be picked up within 14 days.
10. Can I receive property from a person who has been arrested?
The only items that may be released from an inmate's property will be keys, identifiable credit cards and legal documents.
Money, clothing, jewelry, and cell phones will not be released. This property will be returned when the inmate is released.
All items an inmate is booked in with is considered his/her property. The inmate must agree to release the property.
11. What can be sent through the mail?
Only letters and money orders. Inmates cannot have pictures, books, or envelopes sent to them. No contraband.
12. How do I apply for a position with the Erie County Sheriff's department?
To obtain information regarding employment opportunities at the Erie County Sheriff's Office, please contact the Erie County Department of Human Resources at (419) 627-7678.
Employment opportunities are posted at various locations throughout Erie County and can be viewed at the Human Resources Office located at 2900 Columbus Avenue, Second Floor, Sandusky OH 44870.
