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ANSWERS
- How do I get to the Jail?
(DIRECTIONS)
The Summit County Jail is located between South Street and Crosier Street
off the Grant Street/Wolf Ledges exit of Rt. 76
in Akron, Ohio. The address is 205 East Crosier Street, Akron, Ohio 44311.
Jail Map - Can an inmate call me from the
jail?
Yes. Inmates generally have access to a phone from 5:30 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. each day.
We have
a special jail phone system, and all calls are collect unless inmate
sets up a debit telephone account.
Unless inmate uses the debit account, the call will be billed to the person
receiving the call.
To receive inmate collect calls on a cellular phone, you must first setup a
pre-paid account through our phone service vendor ICS Solutions at
1-888-506-8407 or on the web at
www.icsolutions.com You
can also set up a debit phone account for an inmate.
Once the payment
is received from his commissary account or from outside deposits, the inmate may
call any allowed telephone number using these funds. - What if I am receiving
unwanted calls from an inmate?
Inmate calls from the jail are collect calls and you can simply
refuse to accept the calls.
To refuse to
accept a call, just hang up.
If you continue to receive unwanted calls you can have your phone number blocked
in the jail phone system. To block this and all future jail calls, when asked to
accept the call, just press 9.
If you do you will not be able to
receive any inmate phone calls from the jail or any other facility also using
our phone service vendor,
ICS Solutions at
1-888-506-8407.
If you still wish to have your number blocked contact
ICS Solutions at
1-888-506-8407 or on the web at
www.icsolutions.com. If
ICS Solutions is unable to help you then contact the Sheriff’s Office at
330-643-5407 or 330-643-2151.
- Who can I contact in regards
to billing questions, pre-paid phone issues or other phone problems related to
inmate phone calls?
You can contact
ICS Solutions at
1-888-506-8407 or on the web at
www.icsolutions.com
for
information related to those issues.
- When is visitation?
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.;
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- How do I visit an inmate?
An inmate must request visitation two business days in advance.
Please call Inmate Services at 330-643-2177 to verify if a visit has been
scheduled. Inmates receive only one visit per week.
ALL VISITORS MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED VISITATION TIME
OR WILL BE DENIED VISITATION. - What do I need to visit an
inmate, and do I need identification for a minor child?
You must have a valid I.D. Any minor under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They must have the minor
child’s birth certificate or guardianship papers.
- How long will I be able to
visit?
Visitation are approximately one hour long and begin on the hour and end on the hour.
- Is there a dress code to
visit an inmate?
Yes. Inmate Services may restrict visitation based on inappropriate
dress. See
General Visiting Instructions for appropriate clothing.
- Can a clergy member visit an
inmate?
Yes. Clergy may visit unscheduled Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m.–11:00
a.m.; 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. No weekend
visitation. Clergy must show clergy identification and have a valid
state I.D.
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- Can I leave a message for an
inmate?
We do not deliver messages to the inmates. If you have a verifiable
emergency, please call 330-643-2177.
- Do you accept mail for
inmates?
Yes. It must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. We will
not accept any letters at the jail for inmates. All letters must go
through the U.S. Postal Service.
- What is the address to write
to an inmate?
Summit County Jail, c/o inmate’s Name, 205 East Crosier Street,
Akron, Ohio 44311.
- Can inmates purchase
commissary, and when?
Yes. Inmates may purchase commissary two times a week by housing
location. Units 2, 4, and 5: Monday and Wednesday.
Units 1, 3, 6 and Core: Tuesday and Thursday, EXCEPT ON
DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS
- Can inmates with no money
purchase commissary?
No. Inmates who do not have money may request an indigent kit.
Indigent kits are hygiene items delivered every Wednesday. If an inmate
has been in the facility for longer than ten days with no funds, they may
request underwear, socks, shirts, and bras.
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- What items can I bring to an
inmate?
We only accept a Bible or other religious equivalent and glasses.
- When can I drop off money for
an inmate?
Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- How much money can I put in
an inmate’s account?
Any amount is acceptable, but you must present a valid I.D.
- Do you accept personal
checks?
No. We only accept cash or money orders, and you must present a valid
I.D. when dropping them off. Money orders may also be sent by mail.
- Do you accept court clothes
for an inmate?
Yes. We will accept court clothes for an inmate if they have been
indicted by the Grand Jury and will be having a trial.
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- What programs are available
to inmates?
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Bible studies, chapel services,
chemical dependency treatment and life skills classes.
- How many times can an inmate
release money to another person?
Twice a month.
- Can an inmate release his/her
property to me?
Yes. Inmates can release property to anyone they wish. However,
we will not deliver a message to an inmate requesting they prepare a
property release.
Note: Drivers License, Social Security card, Direct Express card, Direction card
and other Identification will not be released.
- If I need to find out a court
date for an inmate, what should I do?
Contact the clerk’s office of the court jurisdiction that is hearing the
case.
See listing below for clerk’s offices.
- At what amount is an inmate’s
bond set?
Contact the clerk’s office for the court jurisdiction that is hearing the
case.
See listing below for clerk’s offices.
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- How do I pay a bond?
All bonds must be paid at the clerk’s office of the appropriate court.
The Summit County Jail does not accept money for any bonds.
See listing below for clerk’s offices.
- Are there certain hours when
inmates are released?
No. We release inmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- How long does it take for an
inmate to be released?
If an inmate appears in court in the morning, we will receive the
release paperwork in mid-afternoon. Once we have received a release at
the jail, the inmate should be released within two to three hours.
- When will my relative go to
prison?
Details of prisoner transports are not given out to the public.
Generally, a sentenced prisoner will be transported to prison within ten days
of sentencing.
- How do I find out if I have a
warrant for my arrest?
Contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division at (330)
643-2108, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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LISTING FOR CLERKS OF COURT:
Akron Municipal Court/Clerk:
217
South High Street, Akron, Ohio
(330) 375-2570
Barberton Municipal
Court/Clerk:
576 West Park Street, Barberton, Ohio
(330) 861-7188
Stow Municipal Court/Clerk:
4400 Courthouse Drive, Stow, Ohio
(330) 564-4200
Common Pleas
Court/Clerk:
209 South High Street. Akron, Ohio
(330) 643-2282
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