Hamilton County Justice Center
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Hamilton County Justice Center Inmate Communication Overview
The Hamilton County Justice Center is the main county jail in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, operated by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. It houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for Hamilton County, and it is one of the larger county jails in Ohio.
Communication at the Justice Center runs through Securus Technologies, which handles the inmate phone system, Securus Video Connect for remote video visitation, and eMessaging with photo attachments through SecureView tablets. Families create a Securus account online to fund calls, schedule video visits, and exchange messages.
Inmates can rent tablets that support phone calls, eMessaging, video visits, and other services. Visits include in-person non-contact visits as well as remote video visits from home. All communication services are monitored, and visitors generally need to be on the inmate's approved list.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Hamilton County Justice Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
eMessaging with text and photo attachments through Securus, available on inmate tablets.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Securus Video Connect for remote video visits from home, plus on-site video visits.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Photo attachments through Securus eMessaging, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Outgoing calls through the Securus phone system, including calls from rented tablets.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Hamilton County Sheriff's inmate services page.
Communication Providers at Hamilton County Justice Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus handles the phone system, Securus Video Connect visits, eMessaging, and SecureView tablets at the Justice Center.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Hamilton County Justice Center
- Create a Securus account online before funding calls, scheduling video visits, or sending messages.
- Remote video visits and on-site visits both require the visitor to be approved and scheduled in advance.
- Inmates can rent SecureView tablets for calls, messaging, and video visits. Tablets can be taken away for misconduct.
- Mail goes through the Securus digital mail process. Follow the sheriff's mail rules for photos and letters.
- All calls, messages, and video visits are monitored and recorded.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hamilton County Justice Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which service do I use to contact someone at Hamilton County Justice Center?
- Securus Technologies. Create an account at securus.net to fund phone calls, schedule Securus Video Connect visits, and send eMessages with photos.
- How do video visits work at Hamilton County Justice Center?
- Remote video visits run through Securus Video Connect from your computer or phone, or you can use the video kiosks at the jail. Schedule in advance and be on the inmate's approved visitor list.
- Can I send messages to an inmate at the Justice Center?
- Yes, through Securus eMessaging. You can send text messages and photo attachments, and inmates can reply from their tablets. Messaging is fee-based.
- How do phone calls work at Hamilton County Justice Center?
- Inmates make outgoing calls through the Securus phone system, including from rented tablets. Fund calls through your Securus account before they can go through.
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