Cuyahoga County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2026 jail roster and family action guide

Find Cuyahoga County Booking, Custody, Bond, Visit and Court Information

Searching for someone in the Cuyahoga County Jail is different from many counties because the Sheriff currently publishes its daily jail roster through the official Sheriff mobile app rather than a traditional public web roster.

This guide shows how to locate a current inmate, confirm a recent booking, understand where the person may be housed, check the criminal case, arrange visits, send money and mail, handle calls and medical concerns, and find out what is delaying release.

Identity check first: A roster entry or criminal charge does not establish guilt. Match the full legal name with another identifier such as date of birth, booking information or case number before assuming you found the correct person.
Daily jail roster

Published through the official Cuyahoga County Sheriff app.

Main booking line

216-698-4820

Corrections Center

1215 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113.

Release Desk

216-443-6150

Source review

Checked against current county pages in August 2026.

60-second answer

Fastest way to find a Cuyahoga County Jail inmate

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Use the Sheriff roster

The county says its official Sheriff app provides daily jail rosters. Search there first for established bookings.

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Recent arrest? Call booking

For someone arrested recently, call the booking desk because intake may be ahead of a published daily roster.

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Then check the court case

Once you know the defendant or case number, use the Clerk of Courts docket to see charges, hearings and filed court activity.

Best information to have ready: full legal name, date of birth, aliases or alternate surnames, approximate arrest date, arresting agency and any known court or booking number.

Cuyahoga County inmate guide quick navigation

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How to interpret a Cuyahoga County jail roster record

What common inmate and booking fields mean
Information What it tells you What to do with it
Full name The identity used for the current jail record. Compare it with date of birth or another identifier before acting.
Booking/inmate ID An identifier attached to the jail record. Save it for deposits, mail, service-provider registration and calls to jail staff.
Booking date When the current jail admission was processed. Compare with the known arrest date and distinguish a current booking from historical court activity.
Charge The alleged offense connected with the custody record. Check the court docket because charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved later.
Case number The identifier used by the relevant court. Use it in the Clerk of Courts criminal search whenever available.
Bond/bail Current court-authorized release conditions associated with a case. Verify every open case and hold before assuming payment will produce release.
Housing/facility Where the person is presently assigned. Confirm before visiting because inmates may be moved within the jail system or to a satellite location.
Important: Cuyahoga County says inmates may be housed in the Corrections Center or in satellite locations used by the Sheriff’s Department. The correct visit or service procedure may depend on the actual housing facility.
Troubleshooting

No Cuyahoga County inmate found? Use this decision path

Arrest happened very recently The booking may not yet be reflected in the daily roster. Call one of the Sheriff’s three booking desk numbers.
Name may be different Try the surname alone, maiden name, alias, spelling variation or suffix.
City police made the arrest The person may still be moving through a municipal or agency process before county admission.
The inmate was released Jail custody can end while the criminal case remains active. Search the court docket to determine whether a case still exists.
The inmate was transferred The person may have moved to a satellite jail, another county, state prison, federal custody or another receiving agency.
There is a court case but no jail record The defendant may be out on bond, under electronic monitoring or otherwise not physically housed in the county jail.
Useful booking-desk script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into Cuyahoga County custody after an arrest on or around [date]. The arresting agency may have been [agency]. Can you confirm current custody or whether the person was released or transferred?”
Do not repeatedly call every office. Start with booking for a new arrest, the Release Desk after bond, the Clerk of Courts for the criminal case, and MetroHealth Patient Relations for healthcare concerns.

What happens after an arrest reaches the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center?

The Corrections Center handles large numbers of admissions each year. The county describes the CCCC as a full-service jail caring for more than 26,000 inmates annually.

Transfer to booking The arresting agency transfers the person for county booking when appropriate. The jail publishes 6 a.m.–6 p.m. as ordinary prisoner drop-off and pickup hours, while prisoners on county warrants may be booked at any time.
Identity and jail record Booking establishes the person’s custody record and identifying information. This is the stage where a new arrest may first become available to booking-desk staff.
Medical and mental-health screening MetroHealth provides medical and mental-health care inside the facility. The county jail includes an onsite medical clinic and pharmacy.
Housing assignment The inmate may be assigned to Jail I, Jail II or another county-used housing location depending on operational, classification and care needs.
Court and bail decision The criminal court controls many release conditions. The court docket becomes increasingly useful once a case is filed.
Release, monitoring or continued custody An inmate may remain jailed, be released on bond, be placed under court-ordered electronic monitoring or later transfer to another authority.
Recently arrested does not mean instantly searchable. The safest workflow for the first hours after arrest is booking desk → jail roster → criminal court docket.
Facility details

Cuyahoga County Corrections Center address, layout and contacts

Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Jail structure

The primary facility consists of two high-rise buildings, commonly referred to as Jail I and Jail II, with more than one million square feet of space.

Onsite services

The county lists a full-service kitchen, medical clinic, pharmacy and social-service programming inside the jail operation.

Healthcare provider

MetroHealth System provides medical and mental-health care for inmates housed at the jail.

Who manages the jail?

Current county information lists Chief Deputy of Corrections Nestor Rivera and Warden Damara R. Shemo, supported by associate wardens and corrections personnel.

Jail administrative concerns

216-443-6125

Administrative Coordinator / Warden’s Office contact for jail, staff or inmate concerns.

Sheriff general information

216-443-6000

Emergency distinction: For an outside emergency call 911. The jail’s published internal emergency contact information should not replace emergency services for an immediate public safety event.
Bond and release

Cuyahoga County bail, online bond posting and release-status steps

Bail is controlled by the court. The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts provides an online bond-posting option for eligible matters, while the Sheriff’s Release Desk handles questions about release status after bond has been posted.

Find every criminal case attached to the defendant Use the Clerk of Courts docket to identify case numbers and current court activity.
Read the current bail information Do not rely on an old screenshot or unofficial listing. Bail can change after a hearing or new case filing.
Check whether another matter blocks release Multiple cases, warrants, probation matters or another jurisdiction may affect release even when one bond is satisfied.
Use the Clerk of Courts bond process when eligible The Clerk of Courts currently advertises online bond posting by credit card 24 hours a day for supported transactions.
Keep the confirmation Save transaction information, case number, defendant name and payment time.
Call the Sheriff’s Release Desk After bond is posted, call 216-443-6150 for release-status questions.
Payment is not physical release. An inmate may still need release processing, property return, transport or resolution of another hold before leaving custody.
Release Desk

216-443-6150

Use after bond has already been posted.

Records / Warrant Division

216-443-6100

County contact for warrant checks and Sheriff’s records/warrant functions.

Electronic monitoring can explain why someone is no longer in jail

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring Unit supervises people placed on electronic monitoring as an alternative to jail or as a court-ordered condition.

Sentenced offenders

A court may use home detention as a sentencing alternative in an eligible matter.

Pre-sentenced defendants

Electronic monitoring may be imposed as a condition of bond before the case is finished.

Domestic-violence matters

The county lists domestic-violence offenders among those who may be referred for monitoring.

A person on home detention may be allowed to leave for approved purposes such as work, religious services, medical appointments or other authorized needs. Sheriff’s deputies supervise participants around the clock.
Electronic Monitoring Unit

216-698-2120

Visitation planner

Cuyahoga County Jail visitation: on-site, remote and behind-glass rules

The Corrections Center currently offers on-site video visitation, remote video visitation and limited in-person behind-glass visitation.

On-site video visitation

Cost

Free.

Length

20 minutes.

Frequency

One on-site video session per week for each inmate.

Current visitation windows published by the Sheriff
Visit type Days Published hours
On-site video Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Remote video Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Remote video Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Behind glass Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
County-page timing conflict: Some older Sheriff FAQ text still shows an 11 a.m. end time for certain video blocks, while the current main visitation page lists 11:30 a.m. Treat the actual Securus appointment availability as controlling when scheduling.

Remote video visitation

Published remote price

$4 for a 25-minute visit.

Frequency

The Sheriff describes remote visits as unlimited subject to inmate availability, sanctions, housing and scheduling.

Create a Securus account Register online or through the Securus mobile application.
Request approval for Cuyahoga County Jail staff reviews visitor access before remote appointments become available.
Select the inmate carefully Verify the correct person before scheduling or paying.
Schedule before the desired visit County pages indicate advance scheduling is required. Use the actual booking calendar rather than expecting a walk-in slot.
Test your device Remote visitors need adequate internet and a compatible smartphone, tablet or webcam-equipped computer.

Visitor identification and group limits

Primary visitor who scheduled the visit must be present
Valid government photo identification is required
On-site video visits allow up to two adults and two children
Children must be supervised
Proof of age or guardianship may be required
Visits may be monitored or recorded under jail rules

Behind-glass in-person visitation

The Sheriff has restored limited in-person, behind-glass visitation for friends, family and clergy. Current county guidance says this form of visit is presently limited to people sentenced to the county jail for 90 days or longer and the county’s juvenile population.

Frequency

Behind-glass visitation is currently limited to one visit per week.

Cost

No charge for qualifying on-site behind-glass visitation.

Schedule 48 hours ahead when planning an in-person visit. The main visitation page says 48 hours in advance, although a separate FAQ still references 24 hours. Using the longer 48-hour window is the safer practical rule.

Behind-glass visitor approval

  • Complete the visitor application and declaration of understanding.
  • Visitors are subject to a background check.
  • A driver’s license or state ID can be used for registration.
  • Children younger than 5 are not permitted for this visit type.
  • For a minor age 5 or older, proof of age/guardianship is required.
  • The Authorization for Minor Child Visitation must be notarized.
  • A person with an active warrant is prohibited.
  • The victim of the inmate’s charged crime is prohibited from visiting under the published rules.
  • Criminal history is reviewed case by case.
Behind-glass questions: BehindGlass@cuyahogacounty.gov
Commissary

How to send money to a Cuyahoga County Jail inmate

The Sheriff’s Corrections Center commissary page directs outside depositors to Access Corrections.

Confirm the inmate first Do not deposit based only on a similar name. Use the roster or booking desk and save the inmate identifier.
Open Access Corrections Select the supported Ohio/Cuyahoga County facility option and enter the inmate information requested by the service.
Check the recipient before payment Make sure the account displayed belongs to the correct incarcerated person.
Review the transaction cost Service charges can depend on deposit amount and method; review the live total before authorizing payment.
Save the receipt Keep the transaction number in case the inmate reports that funds were not credited.
Commissary office
Justice Center
1215 W. 3rd Street – 1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113
Commissary phone

216-698-6244

Do not mail money orders for personal inmate accounts. The Sheriff’s current mail notice specifically states that money orders are no longer accepted through the inmate mail process.
Digital mail rules

Cuyahoga County Jail inmate mail address and scanning rules

Cuyahoga County changed its personal inmate-mail procedure effective June 15, 2024. Ordinary personal mail is no longer delivered directly to the Cleveland jail.

Personal inmate mail address
Inmate’s full name and inmate identifying information
Cuyahoga, OH County Jail
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center
PO Box 20407
Tampa, FL 33622

What happens after mail arrives?

Mail arrives at the Securus Digital Mail Center It does not first go to the jail at 1215 West 3rd Street.
The contents are digitally scanned Scanned correspondence becomes available to the inmate on a kiosk and/or tablet.
Pictures and drawings may be scanned The county specifically says pictures and drawings can be accepted for scanning when otherwise compliant.
Unscannable items are returned The county lists oversized paper and non-paper items among examples that cannot be processed.
Physical mail is later destroyed The Sheriff states that physical mail is destroyed 60 days after it has been uploaded.

Mail that may be returned

Oversized paper

Paper exceeding the county’s published 14 × 8-inch scanning limit can be returned.

Non-paper items

Anything that cannot be scanned is subject to return.

Packages

The current notice states that packages are returned to sender.

Certified mail

Certified personal mail is also listed for return.

Money orders

Money orders are no longer accepted through the personal-mail process.

Incorrect addressing

Improper addressing may delay the correspondence or cause it to be returned.

Want the physical original returned? The Sheriff’s notice says a sender who wants the original personal mail returned should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the original correspondence.

Legal mail and publications are different

Legal mail continues to be accepted and screened under jail policy. Qualifying publications must be sent directly from the publisher, distributor or authorized retailer. These special categories are sent directly to the Corrections Center rather than the Florida personal-mail scanning address.

Direct facility address for qualifying legal mail/publications
Cuyahoga County Corrections Center
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Do not use the personal-mail process for confidential attorney communication. Attorneys should follow the jail’s privileged communication procedures.
Telephone guide

Cuyahoga County inmate phone calls and Securus accounts

Can inmates receive calls?

No. The Corrections Center states that incoming phone calls and personal messages are not accepted for inmates.

How inmates call out

Coinless collect telephones are made available for inmate use daily.

Prepaid calling option

Inmates can purchase prepaid calling cards through commissary.

Family account

Friends and family may establish a Securus AdvanceConnect account to receive inmate calls.

Confirm the inmate’s name Avoid creating an account under the wrong person.
Set up the outside Securus account Use a phone number you control and can reliably answer.
Check blocked-call settings Carrier restrictions, spam filters or account settings can stop institutional calls.
Do not expect staff to deliver routine messages The jail expressly states that incoming calls or messages are not accepted for inmates.
Attorney privilege: Attorneys who need their phone number recognized as privileged are directed to contact the Warden’s Office at 216-443-6125. The jail may request bar information and government identification.
Court follow-up

How to check Cuyahoga County criminal charges, hearings and docket entries

The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts maintains the Case Records Search System for Common Pleas records. This is a separate step from the jail roster.

Open the Clerk of Courts case search The system begins with conditions of use that the user must accept before searching.
Choose Criminal Search For a felony/Common Pleas criminal matter, use the criminal-search option rather than a civil search.
Search by case number when possible Case number is usually the cleanest route. The system also allows defendant-name searching.
Add identifying information When searching by defendant name, use additional identifying information such as date of birth when available.
Open the case and select Docket Docket entries appear with the most recent activity first.
Check later activity, not only the original charge Look for arraignment, journal entries, bond modifications, motions, hearing dates and final disposition.
Online docket limitation: The Clerk of Courts warns that the web service is a convenience and may not contain every document. Some pleading images also may not be publicly available online.
Clerk of Courts Criminal Division

216-443-7999

1200 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
1200 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

General Division handles felony criminal cases filed in Common Pleas Court.

What happens at felony arraignment?

The Cuyahoga County Public Defender explains that felony arraignment court is held daily beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the 12th floor of the Justice Center. A defendant already in the County Jail participates remotely by video conference.

This is why the court docket becomes important even while the defendant remains in jail: the person may participate in court without physically appearing in a public courtroom.
Legal help

Cuyahoga County Public Defender help for a jailed felony defendant

The Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Felony Division represents eligible people charged with felony offenses in Common Pleas Court who cannot afford an attorney.

Felony Division general line

216-443-8355

Office address
310 W. Lakeside Avenue
Suite 400
Cleveland, OH 44113

What family members should prepare before calling

Defendant’s full legal name
Court case number
Judge or courtroom if already assigned
Next scheduled hearing date
Whether the defendant is still in county custody
Any known appointed attorney name
The Public Defender publishes individual attorney contact information, but family members should first identify the assigned lawyer from the court case or Public Defender system rather than calling random attorneys from the list.
Medical and mental health

Cuyahoga County Jail healthcare and family medical concerns

MetroHealth System is the correctional medicine contractor for the Cuyahoga County Jail. The county says the jail’s Correctional Medicine Program is accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

Medical staff

The program includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, paramedics and support personnel.

Behavioral health

Behavioral health managers and other mental-health resources are part of the jail healthcare structure.

Onsite operation

The jail maintains an onsite clinic and pharmacy as part of the Corrections Center.

Family member worried about care?

Gather specific information Have the inmate’s full name, current custody status and a concise description of the concern.
Call MetroHealth Patient Relations Cuyahoga County directs family concerns about inmate healthcare to 216-778-5800.
Explain the urgency clearly Describe the symptoms, known diagnosis, medication issue or behavior that creates the concern.
Understand the privacy limit Staff can receive information from family, but personal health information cannot be freely disclosed without legal authorization because of patient privacy requirements.
MetroHealth Patient Relations

216-778-5800

Use for concerns about healthcare received while in custody.

Immediate life-threatening emergency: Do not rely on email or a routine web form. Call the appropriate emergency number and provide the inmate’s name, facility and nature of the emergency as clearly as possible.
Safety

PREA sexual abuse and harassment reporting at the Cuyahoga County Jail

The Corrections Center states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Inmates are shown PREA rights information during booking.

How an inmate can report

Tell staff

For the fastest response, an inmate is encouraged to verbally report sexual abuse or harassment to any staff member immediately.

Written grievance / kite

An inmate may file a written report using an inmate request form.

Write the Sheriff

The county lists Sheriff correspondence at PO Box 5600, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 as another reporting route.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center reporting line

216-619-6192

Third-party report to Warden’s Office

216-443-6125

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. for third-party PREA reports under the published county procedure.

A family member or other person outside the jail may make a third-party report of suspected sexual abuse or harassment involving an inmate.

Education, addiction, reentry and religious programs inside Cuyahoga County Jail

The Corrections Center publishes several programs that can matter to inmates serving longer stays or preparing for release.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Community volunteers provide AA group programming inside the jail.

GED / ASPIRE

ASPIRE Greater Cleveland provides GED preparation and education programming.

Mental-health jail liaisons

Community providers work in the jail to connect residents with treatment and reintegration services.

Office of Reentry

County reentry staff help connect incarcerated residents with community supports before release.

Resource backpacks

Indigent or homeless residents leaving the jail may receive resource bags containing practical release supplies.

Religious services

Sheriff’s Department chaplaincy and community faith organizations provide religious programming.

Voter registration

Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates provides voter-registration opportunities.

Absentee voting

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections facilitates absentee-ballot distribution and collection during election periods.

Transition planning

Jail liaisons coordinate with court and community services to improve continuity after release.

Release troubleshooting

Bond was posted but the inmate is still showing in custody

Release processing is still underway Payment and actual exit from the jail are different events.
Another case is still open A defendant may have multiple criminal cases with separate release conditions.
A warrant or hold exists Another matter can continue custody after one bond is posted.
Court order has not reached release staff Jail release depends on processed, verified legal authority rather than a family member’s copy or screenshot.
Electronic monitoring is part of release Court-ordered monitoring setup may be relevant in some cases.
Inmate transferred instead of released The person may leave the county jail but remain in another agency’s custody.
Release Desk script “Bond was posted for [full name] in case [case number] at approximately [time/date]. Can you tell me whether release is processing, whether another hold remains, or whether the person was transferred?”
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Release Desk

216-443-6150

Which office should you call? Cuyahoga County jail problem router

Use the office that actually controls the problem
Problem Best contact Phone / action
Recent booking / custody check Booking Desk 216-698-4820 / 216-515-8348 / 216-698-6430
General Sheriff question Sheriff General Information 216-443-6000
Release after bond Release Desk 216-443-6150
Warrant check Records / Warrant Division 216-443-6100
Commissary Commissary Office 216-698-6244
Jail administrative concern Administrative Coordinator / Warden 216-443-6125
Inmate healthcare concern MetroHealth Patient Relations 216-778-5800
Felony court docket Clerk of Courts Criminal Division 216-443-7999
Felony Public Defender Public Defender Felony Division 216-443-8355
Electronic monitoring Electronic Monitoring Unit 216-698-2120
Securus video visit support Securus Video Connect 1-877-578-3658

Cuyahoga County Corrections Center map and arrival checklist

Confirm the person is still in county custody
Confirm the housing location
Know whether your visit is video or behind glass
Schedule before traveling
Bring valid government photo ID
Allow extra time for downtown Cleveland parking and security
Justice Center cluster: The jail is at 1215 West 3rd Street. The Clerk of Courts and Common Pleas Court use 1200 Ontario Street. These are nearby but they are different offices with different functions.
Live actions only

When you actually need to leave this guide

Most rules and procedures are explained above. These external systems are useful only when the action itself must occur on the live provider or government system.

Check the current county roster route

Use the Sheriff’s inmate-information page to access the county’s official daily-roster app route.

Open inmate information
Schedule a visit

Create the required visitor account and choose an available appointment.

Open Securus
Deposit commissary money

Complete the actual inmate deposit transaction.

Open Access Corrections
Search a felony court case

Accept the Clerk’s conditions and run a live defendant or case-number search.

Open court docket

Cuyahoga County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Cuyahoga County Jail?

Cuyahoga County currently publishes daily jail rosters through the official Sheriff app. For a recent arrest or uncertain result, call booking at 216-698-4820, 216-515-8348 or 216-698-6430.

Where is the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center?

The main facility is at 1215 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

What is the Cuyahoga County Jail booking phone number?

The Sheriff publishes three booking desk lines: 216-698-4820, 216-515-8348 and 216-698-6430.

How much does remote video visitation cost?

The county currently lists remote Securus video visits at $4 for 25 minutes. One 20-minute on-site video visit per week is available without charge.

What are Cuyahoga County Jail visitation hours?

The current main visitation page lists weekday on-site and behind-glass windows of 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Remote visits include additional evening and weekend windows. Use Securus for the inmate’s actual available appointments.

How do I put money on a Cuyahoga County inmate’s account?

The Sheriff directs deposits to Access Corrections. Confirm the inmate identity before paying and keep the transaction receipt.

What is the new Cuyahoga County Jail personal mail address?

Send personal mail to Cuyahoga, OH County Jail, c/o Securus Digital Mail Center, PO Box 20407, Tampa, FL 33622, with the inmate’s identifying information.

Can I call an inmate directly?

No incoming personal calls or messages are accepted. Inmates use facility telephones, and family members may establish a Securus account to receive calls.

Who do I call when bond has been posted but the inmate is still in jail?

Call the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Release Desk at 216-443-6150. Ask whether release is processing or another case or hold remains.

How do I find the inmate’s Cuyahoga County criminal court case?

Use the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts Case Records Search System. Choose Criminal Search and search by case number or defendant name. The Criminal Division phone number is 216-443-7999.

Source and accuracy notes for 2026

This guide was compiled from current Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Center, Clerk of Courts, Public Defender and county corrections-health information. Important operational details—including roster access, mail scanning, current booking phone numbers, visitation schedules, the $4 remote-video price, Access Corrections deposits, release-desk routing, MetroHealth healthcare and court-search workflow—are explained directly in the article so users do not have to visit multiple government pages simply to understand the process.

Current-information caution: Housing assignments, available visit slots, charges, bond conditions, court schedules and custody status can change quickly. For those live facts, the actual Sheriff roster, booking desk, Securus calendar and Clerk of Courts docket control at the time of action.

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