John H. Lilley Correctional Center

Visiting at John H. Lilley Correctional Center starts with approval. All visitors must submit a Visitor Application Form before they can visit, and adults may need to pass a background check. If you plan to use video visitation, schedule it at least 48 hours in advance. The same visitation rules that apply to in-person visits also apply to video visits. Be accurate and complete on every form. Providing false or missing information can get your visitation privileges denied and triggers a 90-day wait before you can reapply. Visit length depends on the inmate's security level and housing status. Maximum security Level 1 inmates, for example, are limited to one hour of non-contact visitation per week with approved visitors. A visit request is not confirmed until staff explicitly confirm it, and visits are commonly recorded or monitored.

You can stay in touch with someone at John H. Lilley Correctional Center through phone calls, video visits, or electronic messaging, depending on the facility's approved vendors and rules. Video visitation must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance and follows the same rules as in-person visits. To register for video visits, you'll need a valid photo ID: a U.S. driver license or state ID, an active U.S. military ID, a passport, or a consulate ID. Phone contact is typically handled through outgoing calls placed by the person inside. Calls are usually recorded and billed through vendor options. Do not bring a cellphone or other electronic communication device into secure areas. This is a felony and can carry penalties of up to two years in prison and/or a fine up to $2,500. Use published ODOC contact information for phone or mailing details.

Funds for someone at John H. Lilley Correctional Center are held in a trust or commissary account. That money can be used for commissary purchases, phone or video calls, and certain facility fees. Most facilities offer more than one way to add money: an online portal, a lobby kiosk, mailed money orders, or a vendor website. The exact options depend on the facility. To make a deposit, you'll typically need the state, the facility name, and the incarcerated person's full name or ID number. Then choose an approved deposit method. Commissary orders are usually placed through the facility's approved vendor on a set schedule, and cutoff and delivery days vary. Any remaining balance at release is usually returned to the incarcerated person, though it may be applied to outstanding debts or fees first.