The philosophy of the Lucas County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is: Effective Inmate Behavior Management.
The primary objective of every jail and prison is to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors, with effective management of inmate behavior being crucial to this aim. Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) integrates the best practices of Direct Supervision, which began in 1973 and evolved with the introduction of podular direct-supervision in the 1980s to reduce violence in local jails. The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has developed training and programs, including Inmate Behavior Management (IBM), to assist in managing inmate behavior across various facility designs.
The Lucas County Corrections Division has embraced this approach by incorporating SIM training for all personnel in 2025 and 2026. This training equips staff with the knowledge and strategies to create a more effective and unified operational philosophy for inmate management, enhancing safety and security within their facilities.
The Lucas County Corrections Center is a full-service adult detention facility located in downtown Toledo at 1622 Spielbusch Avenue. Opened in 1977, this nine-level facility has six inmate housing floors (with a recommended capacity of 403 inmates) and a booking area. The Corrections Center is essentially a pre-trial facility; most inmates are being held on serious felony charges. Inmates can participate in counseling services, religious services, drug and alcohol treatment, recreational activities, library hours, non-contact visitations and medical services.In 2024, the Lucas County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division will implement effective inmate behavior management training throughout the corrections center as their primary philosophy going forward.
The Corrections Center’s booking area (the primary entry and release point for all detainees) is approved to hold a maximum of 65 inmates. Upon the initial intake of any person into the facility, the booking area conducts a medical screening, an inventory and safekeeping of any personal property, and a body scan of the inmate. Additional processes include state-mandated DNA collection, fingerprinting and mugshots. All inmates will then have assessments conducted by Pretrial Services and Inmate Services personnel. The booking area averages 15,430 inmates a year.
Corrections General Information ( Main Control)
Booking General Information
Inmate Services Main Contact
419-213-4985 (available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Inmate Property (Court Clothing, Personal Items)
Booking Summaries
The latest booking summary from the Lucas County Corrections Center can be found here. Updated electronically every 4-6 hours.
Inmate Commissary Accounts
(available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.)