Elected Officials

Portage County Sheriff

David W. Doak, Sheriff

E-Mail: ddoak@portageco.com
8240 Infirmary Road, Justice Center Ravenna, Ohio 44266 
Phone: 330-678-7012   Fax: 330-297-3402

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
 

Civil Division

Execution of judgments owed, seizures of property, foreclosures of real estate, eviction proceedings, and services of all court processed civil papers.

Records Division

All incident reports are kept on file in our records department.  You may obtain copies of incident reports through this department.

Detective Bureau

The Detective Bureau handles investigations of incident reports pertaining to serious crimes.  

Corrections Division

The Portage County Jail was opened in May of 1995 as a 24 hour full service facility located in the Portage County Justice Center, 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Both male and female adult prisoners are housed in the Portage County Jail, with a maximum capacity of 241 beds. The Jail is supervised by Jail Administrator Captain Ricky Neal, along with a support staff of 6 full-time supervisors, 55 full-time corrections officers, 2 full-time civilians, 6 part-time corrections officers, and 4 part-time civilians.

Bonds

All bonds for inmates can be paid at the Clerk of Courts office at the Ravenna Courthouse, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions regarding bonds or any court related information should also be directed to the Clerk of Courts office, at 330-297-3644, or access their website at: http://www.co.portage.oh.us/clerkofcourts.htm

Municipal Court bonds can also be paid at the Portage County Jail after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or any time on Saturday and Sunday.

Mail

Mail for inmates must go through the U.S. Postal Service. All incoming mail will be opened and inspected for contraband. We do not accept packages for inmates; they will be returned to sender. The following items are not acceptable for inmates: nude or partially nude photos, Polaroid pictures, writing materials such as paper, cards, stamps or envelopes, books, pamphlets, magazines, or newspapers. We also will censor mail containing the following: lipstick, perfume, stickers, glitter, glue, tape or unknown substances.

Money for Inmates

Money can be placed on an inmate’s commissary account by family or friends. We accept cash or money orders, which can be delivered in person to the Jail and receipted, or mailed to an inmate through the U.S. Postal Service. We do not accept personal checks. Inmates can purchase items from the commissary such as writing materials (stamped envelopes, paper, cards, etc.), hygiene items, clothing items, snacks and phone cards.

Phone Calls

Inmates can make outgoing collect phone calls only. We do not accept incoming phone calls for inmates or give messages to inmates.

Visitation

Inmates are permitted one 30 minute visit per week with family or friends. Visits must be requested at least 72 hours in advance (by the inmates). Adult visitors must present a valid government issued photo ID for each visit. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their custodial parent or legal guardian and must remain with that person at all times. Birth certificates or guardianship papers must be presented for all minors for each visit. Male inmates have visitation on Tuesdays & Saturdays; female inmates have visitation on Wednesdays & Sundays.

INMATE PROGRAMS

The following inmate programs are ongoing in the Jail:

Paws on Probation

This program began in 2011 in order to help find homes for stray dogs that are found by, or pets surrendered to the Portage County Dog Warden’s facility. Dogs are trained, along with their inmate, by a dog trainer who comes to the Jail twice a week for the eight week program. An appropriate “forever” home is then found for the dog after they have graduated from the program. The exception to the program is Abby, a boxer acquired in 2011, who also graduated from the training program. However, she fit in so well with the environment that she is now a permanent resident at the Jail. She has her own dog house, built by inmates, to use outside in mild weather.

Inmate Sewing Program

This program began in March 2011 in order for inmates to make all the Jail uniforms. A sewing instructor comes to the Jail three times a week to teach inmates how to sew, using several different sewing machines for this program.

Inmate Work Program

This program involves the use of inmates for general cleaning, mowing, washing/waxing county vehicles, carpentry projects, assisting in the maintenance of the Justice Center, as well as working at other non-profit organizations in the county.
 

This list was put together for your convenience and to ensure you get the assistance you need.

PLEASE POST THESE NUMBERS NEAR YOUR PHONE
 

Northeast Ohio Community
Alternative Program (NEOCAP)
http://www.neocapcbcf.co.trumbull.oh.us/

Gun Carry Law

Because of demand we are no longer able to take walk ins. Please call ahead for an appointment.

It is advised that you call and schedule an appointment prior to the onset of your training class. This will allow you to get your license a little bit sooner.

When coming in for a CCW permit also bring a self addressed stamped envelope with you so we can mail out the permit package.

Note: Opening the files below requires Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available free at www.adobe.com

CCW Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Portage County Sheriff CCW Permit Form (pdf format)

Portage County Sheriff Temporary CCW Permit Form (pdf format)

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