Jail & Corrections

In accordance with Section 341 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Holmes County Sheriff is empowered as the keeper of the County Jail. A Jail Administrator is appointed by the Sheriff and is responsible for managing the jail facilities and assuring that all federal, state, and local laws are abided by.

The Holmes County Jail, located at 8105 Township Road 574, Holmesville, Ohio 44633, opened at this location in 1994. Our current capacity is 60 inmates (50 male beds, 10 female beds).

The Holmes County Jail is classified by the State of Ohio as a "full service" detention center. That means it is operated twenty-four (24) hours a day, three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year. It is, therefore, required that the facility be properly staffed for the safety and protection of the inmates and staff twenty-four (24) hours a day.

The staff required to operate the facility is Four (4) sworn personnel, Five (5) supervisors and Fourteen (14) full-time and part-time civilian employees. Staff is scheduled as needed for inmate supervision, intake, general security, medical/court transport, and numerous other assignments. Another Five (5) full-time and Four (4) part-time contract employees staff the medical, behavioral health, maintenance, and food service units in the Jail. All deputies assigned to the facility are certified peace officers and are utilized by the Sheriff to respond to civil disturbances and other emergencies within the county, should a situation warrant.

The minimum standards forjails state that inmates can ha ve 30 minutes of visitation per week. This means that inmates ha ve 30 minutes, during the scheduled time to visit up to 4 visitors, not 30 minutes per visitor. 

Note: this visitation can be suspended for disciplinary purposes 

• visitors must have a photo I.D.
• visitors may be turned a way for inappropriate dress aitire, inappropriate behavior/language, under the influence of alcohol/drugs
• visitors must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the end of the scheduled visitation time in order to get their full visit
• anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to visit and children must be accompanied/supervised by an adult in the lobby waiting area
• no cell, phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, bags, etc. Will be permitted in the visitaiton area
• Visitation may be suspended or canceled due to emergencies

To schedule a Video Visit from home or outside the jail:

You will need: A Computer or internet enabled mobile device with a speaker, camera, and high-speed internet.

Set Up Account/ Schedule Visit:

Step 1: Go to inmatesales.com

Step 2: Create or login to your lnmateSales account

Step 3: Select New Purchase$

Step 4: Choose your facility and a product (remote or onsite visit)

Step 5: Enter personal information

Step 6: Purchase minutes

Step 7: Schedule visit

Step 8: To visit with a Mobile Device, download the app, login and visit

Apple Mobile Devices (iPhone & iPad): Please use Inmate Sales App in the App store Windows & Mac Computers: Please use Chrome Browser

Android Mobile Devices: Please use Chrome Browser

CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR FRIENDS/FAMILY: 866-340-7879

• Direct Pay & PIN Debit - Rates
• Local Calls - $0.20/minute + taxes
• Toll Calls & Long Distance In State - $0.20/minute + taxes
• Long Distance Out of State - $0.20/minute + taxes
• lnmateSales App Calls - $0.20/minute + NO TAXES

If you have any questions or would like a refund, please call 1-877-998-5678 for assistance. If you would like to purchase more talk time visit www.inmatesales.com,

InmateSales App, or call 1-877-998-5678

Additional Info:

• Taxes on calls and fees for deposits may apply where applicable.
• Direct Pay will NOT work for ring back tones

The Holmes County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring the highest quality of drinking water at the Holmes County Jail. The Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report provides essential information on water quality, health guidelines, and the results of various tests conducted throughout the year. Our drinking water, sourced from wells behind the jail and at the Training Center, undergoes thorough treatment including iron and manganese removal, softening, and chlorination.