The Richland County Sheriff’s Jail remains on "Compliant Jail" status through the State of Ohio. The Sheriff passed the State’s jail inspection by getting 100% on all 53 essential standards and 95% on all 59 important standards. Three of the 59 important standards were not met due to overpopulation.
The total actual general housing capacity for the Richland County Jail is 234. On the date of the jail inspection, there were 248 inmates incarcerated in the Richland County Jail. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction recommended housing capacity for the jail is 234, which is based upon total available living space and other requirements.