Chillicothe Correctional Inst.

Before visiting someone at Chillicothe Correctional Institution, you'll need to complete the adult Visiting Application (DRC2096), sign the Declaration and General Visiting Instructions, and provide a legible photo ID. Submit everything to the facility following their instructions, then wait for approval before scheduling anything through the visitation portal. Visits in Ohio prisons are monitored and may be recorded—this applies to both on-site kiosk and remote video visits. Once approved, register in the facility's portal to schedule video or in-person sessions. Remote video visits typically have vendor-specific fees and cancellation rules. Check the facility's official visitation page for the portal link, vendor details, and any local rules.

Inmate telephones at Chillicothe Correctional Institution are available daily from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm, though they're shut off during meal periods. All outgoing calls are collect or require a prepaid phone card, and calls may be limited to 15 minutes when others are waiting. For in-person visits, you'll need approval first, then register through GTL's visit portal at gtlvisitme.com to schedule. Phone and video services run through third-party vendors, and calls or video sessions are routinely monitored and recorded for security. Review the vendor's rules and the facility's visitor-approval steps before booking.

For outgoing inmate mail tied to Chillicothe Correctional Institution, include the inmate's full name and address it to the Butler County Sheriff's Office at 705 Hanover Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. All incoming mail is inspected for contraband and generally delivered within 24 hours. Legal mail gets different treatment: it's opened only in the inmate's presence and checked solely for contraband, not read. Indigent inmates receive envelopes and postage for at least three letters per week. Packages are inspected on receipt, and certain items—including Polaroid photos and nude or partially nude photographs—are prohibited. Follow addressing and content rules to avoid delays. For broader Ohio mail guidance, check state-level tips before sending.

Commissary at Chillicothe Correctional Institution runs twice per week—once during holiday weeks. To help with commissary purchases, add money to the inmate's trust/commissary account using the facility's approved deposit channels: online portals, phone deposits, mobile apps, lobby kiosks, or certain retail services. Have the inmate's full name and ID number ready, since most methods require both. Some options require you to register or create an account first. Plan for added costs—third-party payment vendors charge convenience or processing fees that vary by provider. Confirm the authorized methods and fee schedule before sending funds.