How to Contact an Inmate at Dayton Corrections Institution, OH (OH)

Don't address letters and cards directly to Dayton Correctional Institution. ODRC routes all personal mail through the ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC) at 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44505. Include the incarcerated person's full name and number on the envelope so it gets matched correctly.

Got questions about mail? Contact the ODRC Mail Processing Center at ODRCMailProcessingCenter@drc.ohio.gov or call 1-330-333-7372. They can help with processing issues and current mail requirements.

Dayton Correctional Institution uses ViaPath for visit reservations. Once you're an approved visitor, you'll register through ViaPath to schedule either an in-person or video visit.

Get your paperwork together before you go. Dayton Correctional Institution is clear on this: if you don't have the required documents ready (custody paperwork, a birth certificate, an authorization of minor child form, or similar), you won't be allowed in.

Planning to grab something from vending during your visit? Bring a credit or debit card. The vending machines at Dayton Correctional Institution don't accept cash.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Address letters and cards to the ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC), 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44505.
• ✓ Include the incarcerated person’s name and number on the envelope.
• ✓ If you run into issues or have mail questions, contact OMPC at ODRCMailProcessingCenter@drc.ohio.gov or 1-330-333-7372.

• ✓ Make sure you are an approved visitor first.
• ✓ Register with ViaPath after you are approved.
• ✓ Use ViaPath to make your reservation, whether you want an in-person visit or a video visit.
• ✓ Gather required documents ahead of time (custody paperwork, birth certificate, authorization of minor child form, and any other documents that apply to your situation). If you do not have required documents ready, you can be turned away.

1. Pick an orientation session time. First-time visitor orientation begins promptly at noon for the first session (12:15–3:15 p.m.) or 4 p.m. for the second session (4:30–7:30 p.m.).
2. Arrive with your documents ready. Bring any required paperwork that applies to you (for example, custody paperwork, a birth certificate, or an authorization of minor child form).
3. Complete orientation before expecting to visit. First-time visitors must complete the orientation session to move forward with visitation.

• ✓ Bring a credit or debit card if you plan to use vending machines. Cash is not accepted.

Mail rules can shift, and small details matter (like what enclosures are allowed and how items get processed). If you're sending something time-sensitive, contact the Mail Processing Center first at ODRCMailProcessingCenter@drc.ohio.gov or 1-330-333-7372 to confirm current procedures.

Before making travel plans, confirm your reservation details in ViaPath, including whether you're scheduled for in-person or video visitation. First-time visitors should double-check the orientation start times in the most current facility information. Sessions begin promptly at noon (first session) or 4 p.m. (second session), and late arrivals can mean missing out entirely.

• ✓ Whether you need custody paperwork for a minor you are bringing.
• ✓ Whether you need a birth certificate (and whose birth certificate is required).
• ✓ Whether an authorization of minor child form is required for your situation.
• ✓ What alternatives are accepted if you do not have the standard document a policy calls for.

Dayton Correctional Institution says vending machines take credit and debit cards only. If it's been a while since your last visit, confirm onsite payment options beforehand so you're not stuck without a way to buy anything.