Find Cuyahoga County Busted Mugshots
Cuyahoga County busted mugshots come from one of Ohio's largest jail systems. The county holds over 1,500 inmates across multiple facilities in the Cleveland area. A new mobile app launched in 2025 provides inmate roster access, sex offender registry data, and crime tip reporting. The main Corrections Center at 1215 West 3rd Street has been in operation since 1985 and holds around 1,240 inmates. Cuyahoga County is transitioning to a new jail management system, so online search options are still evolving. For now, the mobile app, phone inquiries, and the records division at 216-443-6155 are the main ways to find arrest records and booking photos.
Cuyahoga County Quick Facts
Cuyahoga County Jail Inmate Search
Cuyahoga County is in the middle of switching to a new jail management system. As of late 2024 and early 2025, there was no searchable online database. A new Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department mobile app launched in July 2025 at a cost of $84,000 for a three-year contract. The app provides inmate information, sex offender registry access, and a crime tip feature. It works on both iPhone and Android.
For direct inmate inquiries, call the jail. The records division at 216-443-6155 is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You need a valid government-issued photo ID to request records in person at 1215 West 3rd Street. The main office number is 216-443-6000. Chief Deputy Aaron Reese is the second in command.
The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts docket search is another tool. You can look up case records through the Common Pleas court system. This can help you find charge info, case outcomes, and sentencing data tied to an arrest.
Cuyahoga County Jail Facilities
Cuyahoga County runs multiple jail facilities. The main Corrections Center at 1215 West 3rd Street in Cleveland was built in 1985 at a cost of $54 million. It holds about 1,240 inmates at maximum security. The Reading Road Facility has 172 beds. The Woodburn Avenue Facility holds 60. Satellite jails include the Bedford Heights Jail at 5661 Perkins Road (440-786-3254) for minimum and medium security, and the Euclid Jail at 545 East 222nd Street (216-289-2800) for minimum security. The Parma Detention Center is at 5555 Powers Blvd (440-885-1234).
As of March 2026, Cuyahoga County held 1,581 inmates total. The largest age group is 25 to 30, making up about 25% of the population. The 21 to 24 group accounts for 12%, and 31 to 35 holds about 18%. Inmates under 18 make up less than half a percent.
Visitation uses the Securus Video Connect system. On-site video visits are free and happen at 23 booths on the first level of the Justice Center. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Each inmate gets one 20-minute session per week. Remote video visits cost $4.00 for 25 minutes and have no weekly limit. Phone service runs through ViaPath Technologies at 2 cents per minute plus taxes.
Note: To request a mugshot by mail, write to Parma Detention Center, 5555 Powers Blvd., Parma, OH 44129, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request.
Cuyahoga County Busted Mugshots Access
Cuyahoga County busted mugshots are public records under ORC Section 149.43. The records division at 1215 West 3rd Street accepts requests in person, by phone at 216-443-6155, and by written request. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays.
You can also request a mugshot by mailing a request to the Parma Detention Center with the inmate's name and your email address. The Ohio Attorney General can help with disputes when records requests are denied without a valid reason.
Sealing Cuyahoga County Records
Under ORC 2953.32, eligible people can seal criminal records in Ohio. Cuyahoga County cases go through the Court of Common Pleas. The prosecutor gets notice and may object. Violent crimes and sex offenses usually cannot be sealed. Once sealed, records drop from public searches. BCI updates its state database after the court order. Legal aid groups in Greater Cleveland can assist with applications.
The ODRC Offender Search covers state inmates. VINELink tracks inmates statewide with free alerts. The Federal BOP locator handles federal custody. The Supreme Court of Ohio has a court directory for all 88 counties.
Cities in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has several major cities. Arrests by city police departments all feed through the county jail system for booking.
Nearby Counties
Cuyahoga County is in northeast Ohio on Lake Erie. These neighboring counties have their own jail systems.