Services
Public services
Reports, records, jail and inmate information, offender registration, concealed handgun licenses, background checks, civil process and community programs.
To get a copy of a Ross County Sheriff’s Office incident or crash report by email, fill out the report request as completely as you can. Reports are emailed as a PDF attachment, and any juvenile names are redacted.
Copies of incident reports with open criminal investigations or pending court cases will only include an initial narrative with limited information.
Use the online incident submission form for non-emergency reports such as theft, property damage, scams, identity theft, lost property and trespass. The report is assigned to a deputy who follows up by email, and it may take several days before you’re contacted.
- Emergency? Call 911.
- Needs attention soon but not an emergency? Call dispatch at 740-773-1185.
- Theft of a firearm, motor vehicle or license plate must be reported by calling dispatch to speak to a deputy.
Submitting known false information is subject to criminal prosecution.
Look up who is in custody, sign up for custody status notifications, and read the jail rules before a visit.
Sex offender, violent offender and arson offender registrations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment only, at 28 N. Paint St., Chillicothe. Offender registration line: 740-656-6051.
Ohio maintains a database for violent and arson offenders, but it is used by law enforcement and fire investigators only.
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Do not bring your firearm with you when applying for or picking up your concealed handgun license.
Applications accepted: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment only. Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
First-time applicants
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Complete the required 8-hour course for your Certificate of Competency
- Make an appointment with Deputy Hall
- Bring your original Certificate of Competency or prior equivalent documentation
- Completed application
- A 2x2 passport photo taken within 30 days
- Valid driver’s license or state ID
- Pass a criminal background and mental competency check
Renewals
- Read the current Ohio Concealed Carry Laws and License handbook
- Completed application, your current license and valid ID
Fees
New $67.00Renewal $50.00Emergency $37.00FBI check +$10.00
The FBI check applies if you haven’t been an Ohio resident for the last 5 years. Non-refundable. Money order or cashier’s check only, payable to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.
Electronic fingerprinting (Web Check)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch and on holidays. Have the ORC code for the reason you’re being fingerprinted ready.
Local county check: freeBCI $29.00FBI $32.00FBI & BCI $61.00
Sheriff fees included. Money orders or cashier’s checks only, payable to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Valid driver’s license or state ID required. The State of Ohio now requires the Web Check form, waiver and privacy rights document (PDF) before your check.
Inked fingerprints
Rolled ink fingerprints by appointment only, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Free of charge. Bring your own fingerprint card(s) from the requesting agency.
The Civil Division handles paper service, sheriff sales, accounts and records.
In addition to the jail, road patrol, paper service and court services, the Sheriff’s Office runs special services funded by state and federal grants, fundraising and donations from local citizens and businesses.
- Terry Collins Re-Entry Center
- Video Court
- Case Management
- Inmate Programming
- Kid Print
- Inked Fingerprints
- Project Lifesaver
- D.A.R.E.
- S.A.L.T.
- S.H.I.P.
- Neighborhood Watch