Lakewood, Ohio Inmate Search
In the City of Lakewood, Ohio, official access to local inmate records for recent arrests is available through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App or the Lakewood Police Department Police-to-Citizen (P2C) Portal. The Lakewood Police Department P2C portal provides information about persons in temporary detention at the city's holding center (the Lakewood City Jail). For longer-term housing, inmates are transferred to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center (CCCC).
Lakewood does not host state or federal correctional facilities. Nonetheless, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Offender Search and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator track individuals transferred to state and federal facilities.
For information about Lakewood City inmates, record seekers should contact the Lakewood Police Department or the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office at the following addresses:
Lakewood Police Department/Lakewood City Jail
12650 Detroit Avenue,
Lakewood, OH 44107,
Phone: (216) 521-6773 (non-emergency line/jail desk), (216) 521-6758, (216) 529-6785 (police records room)
Fax: (216) 521-7727
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office/Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
1215 West 3rd Street,
Cleveland, OH 44113,
Phone: (216) 698-4820, (216) 515-8348.
How to Find an Inmate in Lakewood Jail
Lakewood is an autonomous municipality. However, finding an inmate depends on the specific detention facility. The city operates a temporary holding facility, the Lakewood City Jail. This detention center is a “Twelve-day Facility” that legally houses inmates for no more than 12 days. The Lakewood Police Department's Public to Citizen portal provides public access to information about detainees at the Lakewood City Jail. However, record seekers should verify live custody status directly with the jail desk.
Inmates at the Lakewood City Jail are transferred to the Cuyahoga County Correctional Center for longer-term incarceration. To track individuals incarcerated at the CCCC, download the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office app to access the daily inmate roster.
To find an inmate through the Lakewood Police Department or the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, contact the agencies using the following details:
Lakewood Police Department
12650 Detroit Avenue,
Lakewood, OH 44107,
Phone: (216) 529-6750 (administrative office), (216) 521-6773 (non-emergency line), (216) 529-6785
Email: police@lakewoodoh.gov
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office
1215 West 3rd Street,
Cleveland, OH 44113,
Phone: (216) 443-6000 (general information), (216) 443-6125 (correction/jail line), (216) 443-6100 (Records/Warrant Division)
Email: shcuy@cuyahoga.gov.
How to Use the Lakewood Jail Roster
In Lakewood, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app provides official online access to the local jail roster. While the city operates a temporary detention facility (the Lakewood City Jail), detainees are transferred to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center for longer-term housing. To access the Lakewood jail roster:
- Download the Android or iOS version of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app from the Google Play Store or App Store through the links on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Information page.
- Open the app and tap “Inmate/Jail Information" on the home screen.
- Select “Inmate Search ”.
- Close the “Disclaimer” banner.
- Scroll through the roster or use the search bar to locate the individual by name.
- Click the inmate’s name to view booking details, charges, and custody status.
What Information is Included in the Lakewood Inmate Roster
The City of Lakewood operates the Lakewood City Jail for local processing and short-term detention, and the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center houses pretrial felony detainees and individuals serving long-term local sentences.
Details on individuals processed in or transferred to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center are available through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office app. This service provides basic Inmate details, including:
- The inmate’s full name, gender, age, and race
- Inmate ID
- Booking date and time
- Charge description.
Although Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code grants interested individuals the right to access the Lakewood jail roster, Section 149.43(B)(8) excludes incarcerated individuals from making such requests without judicial authorization. Additionally, the following categories of inmate records are legally exempt from public disclosure:
- Juvenile offender records
- Personally identifiable information (PII), including:
- Social Security and driver’s license numbers
- State identification number
- Financial account details
- Full date of birth
- Home address
- Medical and mental health records
- Victim identifiers
- Attorney-client communication.
Contact Details for Lakewood Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Individuals seeking information about Lakewood City inmates may contact the Lakewood Police Department or the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office using the following details:
Lakewood Police Department
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: (216) 529-6750 (administrative office), (216) 521-6773 (booking and custody information), (216) 529-6785
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 443-6000 (general information)
Booking information:
(216) 515-8348
(216) 698-4820
(216) 698-6430
| Agency/Facility | Address | Main Phone Numbers | Booking/Visitation Line | Web Directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Police Department/Lakewood City Jail | 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 | (216) 529-6750, (216) 521-6773 | (216) 521-6773 | Lakewood City Jail |
| Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office/Cuyahoga County Corrections Center | 1215 West 3rd Street Cleveland, OH 44113 | (216) 443-6000 | (216) 515-8348 (216) 698-4820 (216) 698-6430 | Cuyahoga County Corrections Center |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
Lakewood operates a temporary holding facility (Lakewood City Jail) where individuals are held briefly before they are released on bond or transferred to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center. The city does not operate a commissary system or longer-term inmate trust accounts. Once an inmate is transferred from the Lakewood City Jail to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center.
Family and friends may fund Cuyahoga County Corrections Center inmate accounts through the Jail Information Section of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app or the payment platform listed on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Jail Commissary Page. Friends and family may also call (866) 345-1884 to speak with an agent or make in-person deposits through payment kiosks at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center lobby or approved locations.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The City of Lakewood operates a temporary holding facility (Lakewood City Jail) but transfers detainees to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center for longer-term housing. While the Lakewood Police Department's Police to Citizen (P2C) portal provides access to the city's daily arrest logs, a separate roster exists for longer-term inmates. To find information about individuals transferred to the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, download the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app and access the local jail roster through the Inmate/Jail Information section.
| Detention Facility | Inmate Search Tool | Phone Inquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood City Jail | Lakewood Police Department's Police to Citizen (P2C) portal | (216) 529-6758 (main jail/custody desk) |
| Cuyahoga County Corrections Center | Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. | (216) 443-6000 (Sheriff’s Office line), (216) 515-8348, (216) 698-4820, (216) 698-6430 |
Lakewood Visitation Rules and Schedules
Lakewood operates a temporary detention facility; however, most incarcerations at the Lakewood City Jail last long enough for the Lakewood Police Department to complete booking, or for the individual to post bond/bail or to appear before a magistrate. Detention periods at the Lakewood City Jail do not exceed 12 days.
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center houses Lakewood City arrestees serving long-term local jail sentences. Friends, family, and clergy may visit inmates at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center through remote video visitation, on-site video terminals, or in-person (behind the glass). In-person behind-the-glass visits at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center are limited to incarcerated juveniles and adults serving sentences of 90 days or more.
Per the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office rules, the following guidelines apply to inmate visitation at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center.
Who may visit
Adults who are on the inmate’s approved visitors list and minors accompanied by their parents or legal guardians may visit. Minors must be supervised at all times, and small children must remain on an adult's lap during the visit.
Identification requirements
Visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification, such as an unexpired U.S. passport, driver's license, state ID, or military ID. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office does not accept damaged IDs or photocopies. Juveniles aged 5 or older require proof of age or guardianship.
Dress code
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must wear modest clothing; the following are prohibited:
- Revealing or see-through materials
- Low-cut tops
- Tank tops, spaghetti straps, and clothing that reveals bare midriff
- Skintight/form-fitting apparel
- Clothing that displays explicit or gang-related graphics
- Visible undergarments
Furthermore, shorts, dresses, and skirts must reach mid-thigh or lower.
Prohibited items
Visitors must not bring the following into the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center:
- Cell phones
- Electronic devices
- Purses or bags
- Food or drinks
- Weapons
- Tobacco products.
Length and frequency of visits
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center allows inmates 1 on-site video visit per week, and in-person behind-the-glass visits are free and once weekly. There is no limit on remote video visits. However, individuals must schedule visits ahead through the applicable link on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Registration and Visitation page, and visits cost $4.00 per session. Typically, an in-person visit at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center lasts 20 to 30 minutes, while on-site video and remote video visits last 20 and 25 minutes per session.
Visitation days and hours
The table outlines the visitation days at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center.
| Type of visit | Visitation days | Visitation hours |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video visits | Monday through Friday | Morning visits 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Afternoon visits 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Remote video visits | 7 days a week, including holidays | Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| In-person behind-the-glass visits (limited to incarcerated juveniles and inmates sentenced to a jail term of 90 days or more | Monday through Friday | Morning session 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon session 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Mailing and Commissary Information | Lakewood Jail
Regular mail for inmates at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center is sent to a partner third-party service for digital screening for contraband. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office does not process physical mail sent directly to the facility. Mail to an inmate at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center must have the sender's name and contact details at the top-left corner of the envelope and be addressed in the following format:
[Sender's full name, address, city, state, and ZIP code]
Cuyahoga County Jail
[Inmate name and ID]
℅ Securus Digital Mail Center
P.O. 20407
Tampa, FL 33622.
Legal mail should be sent directly to the jail facility.
Individuals may send:
- Standard letters and written notes
- Flat papers that do not exceed 8.5” by 14”
- Standard unmounted photos that do not display nudity or gang signs.
Deposits may be made into Cuyahoga County inmate commissary accounts through an approved third-party payment link or phone number on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Jail Commissary Page. Individuals may also fund these accounts through kiosks at the facility's premises and approved retail outlets.