How to send messages, photos, and packages
Staying in touch with someone at Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institute takes some planning. Visitation is reservation-only, and hours can change, so confirm your time before making the trip. Book or modify reservations through the ViaPath online visitation portal, which is available 24 hours a day and sends email notices if your reservation is updated. Phone calls, video sessions, and electronic messaging go through third-party vendors, follow vendor rules, and may be monitored. For in-person visits, leave all electronic devices at home, including smart watches, cell phones, and pagers. If you have questions about the mail processing system, email ODRCMailProcessingCenter@drc.ohio.gov or call 1-330-333-7372.
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Sending a letter or card to someone at Allen‑Oakwood? The mailing address changed in 2024. Here's the exact OMPC address, how to format it, what's exempt, and who to contact if something goes wrong.
Use the ViaPath online visitation portal, which is available 24 hours a day and sends email notices if a reservation changes. Hours can shift, so confirm your scheduled time with the facility before you travel.
No. Visitors are prohibited from bringing electronic devices into the facility, including smart watches, cell phones, and pagers.
Contact the Ohio DRC Mail Processing Center at ODRCMailProcessingCenter@drc.ohio.gov or call 1-330-333-7372.
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