Impounded Vehicles

  The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office impound lot only contains vehicles that was impounded by The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Please remember, other Law Enforcement Agencies have their own impound lots, or turn impound matters over to tow services for release.

Tow fees will be $100.00 and storage will be $17.00 per day starting the day the vehicle entered the impound lot. However, tow fees may be increased if the tow requires above normal towing situations.

• If the vehicle has been seized for an OVI or DUI, you must provide an Order from the Judge assigned to the case that the vehicle may be released.
• You must provide proof of ownership, such as a valid identification as the owner, pay impound and storage fees prior to the vehicle release.
• Vehicles that have expired plates or no registration must have a valid plate and valid registration prior to being released.
• If the vehicle has been contaminated by any source deemed a safety hazard, you will be required to sign a form that releases The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office from any liability.

Payments must be paid at The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 350 Portsmouth St, Suite 102 Jackson, Ohio 45640.

  Failure to claim any vehicle may become subject to being deemed unclaimed after proper steps are taken, in accordance to The Ohio Revised Code.

Monday-Friday between 08:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Holiday's excluded. 

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office accepts cash and credit/debit cards with an additional banking fee.

From time to time, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office will hold an impound vehicle auction . These auctions will take place when vehicles are available.

As of 03/21/24, no auction date has been set.

  If there is any additional questions not covered in this information posting, please call The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 740-286-6464 and you will be directed to the proper personnel.