Search Richland County Busted Mugshots
Richland County busted mugshots are public records available through the sheriff's "Who's in Jail" search tool. The county jail at 73 East Second Street in Mansfield holds up to 266 inmates at all security levels. Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon runs the department from 597 Park Avenue East. The jail roster shows names, mugshots, booking dates, booking numbers, and charges for current inmates. Richland County covers 500 square miles in north Ohio with a population of about 121,000. The county also hosts the Richland Correctional Institution, a state prison holding over 2,600 inmates.
Richland County Quick Facts
Richland County Jail Roster
The Richland County "Who's in Jail" page shows current inmates at the county jail. Each listing includes the inmate's name in alphabetical order, mugshot, date of birth, booking date, booking number, and charges. The jail at 73 East Second Street in Mansfield holds up to 266 inmates at minimum to maximum security levels. Captain Dave Blake serves as jail administrator.
Richland County busted mugshots appear on the roster with clear booking photos. The jail uses the Securus Digital Mail Center for all inmate mail, meaning everything gets scanned and distributed digitally. This is a more advanced system than most Ohio county jails use. Assistant jail administrators include Staff Lieutenant James Myers and Staff Lieutenant Will Shaffer. The jail phone is 419-774-5678 and the fax is 419-774-5646.
Visitation must be scheduled in advance by calling 419-774-3281 between 8am and 8pm Monday through Friday. Visits are 30 minutes long and happen Monday through Friday from 7am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm, plus Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 9pm. Walk-ins are not accepted. You can schedule up to 3 days ahead.
Richland County Arrest Records
The records section is on the 2nd floor at 597 Park Avenue East in Mansfield, OH 44905. Phone is 419-774-5881, press 1 for records. A local records check has no charge but requires a valid ID. BCI criminal records searches cost $35. FBI criminal records searches also cost $35. A combined BCI and FBI check runs $66.25. Available records include traffic accident reports and incident reports.
The Mansfield Division of Police handles city arrests separately from the sheriff. The police records division is at 30 N. Diamond Street in Mansfield and can be reached at 419-755-9770. Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, closed from noon to 1:00pm for lunch. The department updated its fee schedule on December 1, 2025 under Ohio House Bill 315. All warrants get registered immediately with the records section and entered into Ohio LEADS and NCIC.
The Richland County Clerk of Courts is at 50 Park Avenue East in Mansfield. Phone is 419-774-5585. Court Administrator Jocelyn Patton oversees operations. Felony case files are kept for 50 years after final disposition. Misdemeanor and traffic files are kept for 25 years.
Note: Mansfield Municipal Court at 30 N. Diamond Street handles misdemeanor cases with Judges Jerry Ault and Frank Ardis presiding.
Richland County Busted Mugshots and Public Law
Busted mugshots and arrest data are public records under ORC Section 149.43. Any person can request them from Richland County offices. The office cannot ask why you want the record or demand your name. Standard copies are $0.05 per page. Mugshots are retained permanently per the county retention schedule, so historical records are available too.
Exempt records include juvenile files, medical data, DNA entries, and some investigation materials. Adult booking photos are not exempt. If an office refuses your request without a valid legal reason, you can take them to court. The Ohio Attorney General's office also has a Public Records Unit for handling complaints. Damages of $100 per day up to $1,000 per violation are available under the statute.
Sealing Richland County Records
Ohio law allows sealing of certain criminal records under ORC Section 2953.32. Sealed records drop out of public searches. Courts and law enforcement keep access. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and crimes against minors are generally excluded.
File the application in the court where the conviction happened. The prosecutor can object and a hearing may be set. If granted, BCI seals its records too. After sealing, you can legally deny the conviction in most situations. Ohio expanded eligibility in recent years. The Richland Correctional Institution at 1001 S Olivesburg Road is a separate state facility with 2,613 beds. State prison records go through the ODRC, not the county sealing process.
State and Federal Mugshot Tools
The ODRC Offender Search covers state inmates including those at the Richland Correctional Institution. For local jail inmates, use the "Who's in Jail" tool. The Federal BOP Inmate Locator handles federal custody. The city of Mansfield is the county seat and has its own page on this site with city-specific resources.
The VINELink system covers all Ohio counties including Richland. The Supreme Court of Ohio has a court directory for finding case records. Richland County uses the TextBehind digital mail system for jail correspondence along with several other Ohio counties.
Nearby Counties
Richland County is in north central Ohio. Each neighboring county has its own sheriff and jail system for busted mugshots and arrest records.