Belmont Correctional Institution, OH

Visiting at Belmont Correctional Institution takes some planning, especially your first time. Visitors must be processed by set cutoff times for morning and afternoon sessions, and hours can change without notice—always confirm the schedule before you travel. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction rules limit an incarcerated person's visiting list to 15 approved adult visitors, with no more than two listed as friends. Before visiting, you'll need to submit the Visiting Application (DRC2096), sign the Declaration of Understanding (DRC2554) and General Visiting Instructions (DRC2274), and bring a bona fide photo ID. Many Ohio facilities use an approval and scheduling portal once paperwork is processed. During visits, you can't hand over packages, mail, money, or printed items—those must go through mail procedures.

Start with Belmont Correctional Institution's official webpage for the main administrative phone number, records/booking contacts, and any listed email or online forms. For inmate-specific questions, call the booking desk or records bureau directly. Before sending money, packages, or letters, confirm the correct mailing and deposit addresses—nearby county facilities may use electronic mail vendors and different envelope rules that don't match state-facility policies. If the facility lists a prepaid-phone vendor, contact that vendor directly for account setup and troubleshooting. For appointments, address confirmations, or satellite office visits, call ahead and bring a valid photo ID when visiting records or picking up property.

Visiting at Belmont Correctional Institution runs on morning and afternoon sessions—you must be processed by the facility's cutoff time for each session. Hours can change without notice, so confirm the schedule before making the trip. Most visitors need to register and get approved ahead of time, so follow the facility's visiting instructions and complete any required forms in advance. On visit day, bring a government-issued photo ID plus any completed visitor registration or acknowledgment paperwork to keep check-in moving. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) sets statewide policies, but each facility handles day-to-day procedures differently. Verify Belmont's current rules before planning travel.