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Learn about programs and services designed to help those re-entering the community. Clothing for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry If you do not have clothing sent to you by your family or friends, you will have to wear your prison clothing when you are released. Some prisons will allow people to send you clothing to wear upon release. If you do not have family or friends to help with clothing and you need clothing right after you are released, it can be requested. Commissary Online for an Inmate Sheriff's Office The Cuyahoga County Package Program allows friends and family of inmates to send them items they have purchased from a catalog. Court Docket Information Clerk of Courts The Court Docket search is offered as a convenience to the public and reflects, to the best of our capability, select public records maintained by the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts in performance of our statutory obligations. These documents are not the official public records and may not include every document filed with the Clerk of Courts. Cuyahoga County Public Defender Public Defender Provides legal services to indigent adults and juveniles charged with violations of the criminal code. Cases are assigned to the Public Defender office by the judges of the Court of Common Pleas General and Juvenile Divisions, and the Eighth District Court of Appeals. The Public Defender’s office is located at Courthouse Square, 310 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland OH 44113. Phone: (216) 443-7223 Document Recording Costs Fiscal Officer Cuyahoga County Recorded Document Service Fees Price List for UCC and Other "9" Digit Filing Driver's License for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry If you want to make sure that you have a valid Ohio driver’s license or you want to know what suspensions or blocks you have on your license, call the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). They can give you information by phone, you can visit in-person, or you can request that they mail you a summary letter listing all suspensions and/or blocks and the fines you owe to remove them. View this section for more information. Education Programs for Those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry If you are in an employment program or are working with an agency that helps exoffenders, ask them if they may be able to help you find or pay for your education. You may also try the options listed here. Greater Cleveland Reentry Leadership Coalition Office of Reentry The Greater Cleveland Reentry Leadership Coalition is the oldest and most developed organization of its kind in Ohio. It was first established, prior to the inception of the Office of Reentry, to provide structured oversight and leadership to the many institutions and organizations that provide services to, or are involved with returning citizens. Health Care/Dental Care for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry When reentering the community, it is very important that you have medical care. Find out what's best for you here. Housing for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry An offender’s reentry transition from supervision under the criminal justice system back into the community is a complex transition for most offenders, and can have profound implications for public safety. This process can be difficult for them, as well as for their families; due to lack of adequate education and job skills, limited housing options, mental health issues, and some former offenders are likely to struggle with former substance abuse issues. Inmate Information Sheriff's Office Inmates sentenced to the Corrections Center may be housed in the Corrections Center or at one of the satellite locations utilized by the CCSD. Specific information concerning visitation procedures, program access, and directions to the facility, etc. may be acquired from the specific facility. Inmate Visitation Sheriff's Office In person registration is available Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:15pm. In person registration is not available on holidays. Online registration is available. Juvenile Court (a division of the Court of Common Pleas) Common Pleas Court The Juvenile Court hears cases involving persons under 18 who are charged with acts that would be crimes if committed by an adult. This division also hears cases dealing with unruly, dependent or neglected children. Cases about paternity, child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of minors, failure to send children to school, and nonsupport are also heard in Juvenile Division. The Juvenile Division hears cases involving paternity, custody and child support that are not connected to a divorce, dissolution or annulment, such as where the parents have never married. Juvenile Court is located at the Juvenile Justice Center, 9300 Quincy Avenue, Cleveland OH 44106. Phone (216) 443-8400 Legal Assistance for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry Expungement of Criminal Records, assistance with court costs, general legal aid, etc. Mental Health Counseling for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry If you are diagnosed with a mental health issue while in prison, you will meet with a Community Linkage Social Worker before you are released. This social worker will make an appointment for you at a mental health agency in the community. If you are taking medication, the institution you are leaving will provide you with a two-week supply upon release. Reentering the Community - Employment Assistance Office of Reentry Everything you need to get back into the workforce. Reentry Court and Veterans Court Information Office of Reentry Implemented in 2007 and funded through the Office of Criminal Justice Services is a specialized docket presided over by Judge Nancy Margaret Russo. It was established to address the needs of offenders transitioning from prison back to the community. Veterans Treatment Court is a specialized docket serving the needs of United States Veterans who serve or served on Active Duty, The Reserves, or The Ohio National Guard. Re-entry Newsletters Office of Reentry The office of Reentry provides support reentry research, community education, advocacy and best practices in the delivery of services. Cuyahoga County’s Reentry Review is a Quarterly distributed Newsletter which contains the latest news on various types of reentry topics. Resource Guides to the Reentry Network Office of Reentry Readily accessible are 2 comprehensive resource guides to help with accessing information about the services available across Ohio and within Cuyahoga County for people returning home from a period of incarceration. Selective Services for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry According to the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, “Re‐entry refers to the transition of offenders from prisons or jails back into the community.” This population is defined as all persons who have been convicted of a criminal offense and are physically and mentally returning to society, whether or not they have served executed time on a federal, state, or local level. Sending Inmates Mail Sheriff's Office The Corrections Center will not accept any packages or money for inmates through the mail except paperback books. All incoming mail must be in an embossed or metered envelope; no stamped incoming mail will be accepted. Stamped mail will be returned to sender unopened. All incoming mail must have a proper return address. Services for Children with Incarcerated Parents Family and Children First Council The Children of Incarcerated Parents Community Engagement Forums educate about the needs of children with incarcerated parents and effective responses to address those needs, and hear from local and national experts on this topic in the areas of research, providing services, and living within families impacted by incarceration. Voting Information for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry Formerly incarcerated people are allowed to vote in the State of Ohio even if they have a felony conviction, as long as they meet all other general eligibility requirements for voting (U.S. citizen, age 18 or older on the day of the election, meet residency requirements, etc.). Those who are sentenced to probation are on parole are eligible to register and vote. Welfare or Public Assistance for those Reentering the Community Office of Reentry OWF (Ohio Works First) provides time-limited cash benefits and supportive services to low-income families with children. 1 2 Information for Residents Businesses Visitors Contact Us Cuyahoga County Headquarters 2079 East Ninth Street Cleveland, OH 44115 216-443-7000 questions@cuyahogacounty.us County Social Media Public Records Request Media Center Site Info A-Z Directory Privacy Policy Disclaimer Accessibility Powered by the Department of Information Technology Progress Sitefinity 2017 Website of the Year - Government Category The official government website of Cuyahoga County. Quick facts about Cuyahoga County from the U.S. Census Bureau Cuyahoga County is a member of the National Association of Counties