You can support your loved ones at CNCO on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 419-428-3800.
The CNCO is a low/medium-security detention center located at 03151 CR 2425 Stryker, OH which is operated locally by the Williams Regional Authority and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates have been here for less than five years. CNCO accepts inmates from the Williams County Sheriff's arrests and surrounding towns, Stryker Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.
New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Ohio here.
The Central Ohio Correctional Center (CCNO) transportation team is tasked with transporting inmates sentenced to prison from the common pleas courts in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, and Williams Counties & Findlay Municipal Court. Male inmates are generally taken to the Correctional Reception Center in Orient for processing by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC), while female inmates are transported to the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. Additional information on these institutions is available at ODRC Institutions.
The booking department is responsible for receiving all inmates, inventorying their personal property, and processing their money. During the booking process, inmates are asked a series of questions including their name, current address, telephone number, age, date of birth, emergency contact person, and employment status. Each inmate is then identified with a wristband placed on their wrist. Additionally, all inmates undergo screening through a body scanner to detect any contraband.
Newly arrested inmates are scheduled to appear before a judge for arraignment on the next regular court day. Arraignments typically take place via video; however, inmates may also be transported by bus to the courtroom. The arraignment serves to review the bond, determine whether the inmate should be appointed an attorney, and set the next court date.
The booking department also conducts initial medical and suicide screenings, takes photographs, and fingerprints for identification purposes, and provides the inmate with an Inmate Handbook. Depending on the charges, DNA swabbing may be required. Participation in the booking process, as well as health and mental health screenings, is mandatory. All inmates are required to shower. During the clothing exchange, all personal clothing is removed and placed into a property bag, and a CCNO uniform is issued. Bedding and linen are supplied, along with a hygiene packet containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, a comb, and a disposable cup.
Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate.
The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged. You may send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at $8.00.
CCNO does not transport any property or money to ODRC facilities. Staff will not accept money or property for inmates who are sentenced to prison. All inmates being transported to prison will be dressed in CCNO-issued jumpsuits. If an inmate currently incarcerated at CCNO is sentenced to prison, they will be instructed to release all money and property to a family member or friend immediately. Any property not released before the inmate's departure will be kept in the property room. The Property Master will then contact the inmate’s family member or friend for pick-up. Unclaimed property will be disposed of if not claimed within sixty (60) days. Additionally, CCNO will not transport unauthorized property from the Lucas County Jail. This process ensures that all personal belongings are properly managed and that no unauthorized items are transported to ODRC facilities, maintaining a streamlined and secure transfer process for inmates transitioning to state institutions.
