What Time to Arrive for Visiting at Grafton Correctional: Session Times and Check‑In Deadlines

Visitation at Grafton Correctional is divided into two sessions: morning runs 8:00 a.m. to noon, and afternoon runs 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your arrival around whichever session you reserved - and give yourself enough buffer to get through check-in.

Here's the critical part: it's the check-in deadline that matters, not the session start time. For morning visits, you must be checked in by 9:45 a.m. For afternoon visits, the cutoff is 2:30 p.m. Aim to arrive well before these times - rushing through check-in at the last minute is a recipe for getting turned away.

These cutoffs are strict. Checked in by 9:45 a.m. for morning, 2:30 p.m. for afternoon - no exceptions. Even a small delay can push you past the deadline, and you may be turned away for that session.

Factor in extra time for security screening. Visitors may be subject to random pat-down or strip searches, and anything that slows you down at the entrance can turn "just on time" into "too late."

• ✓ Confirm you have a reservation set before you leave
• ✓ Give yourself extra travel time so you can check in well before the session cutoff

Visiting hours at Grafton Correctional can change without notice. Even if you've been before, don't assume the schedule is the same.

Call ahead to confirm the current schedule before you leave. To make a reservation or double-check details, reach Grafton Correctional Institution at 440-535-1193 or the Grafton Reintegration Center at 440-535-1307.

Quick Checklist Drive

• ✓ Make sure your visit is reserved (online portal or by phone)
• ✓ Call ahead to confirm visiting hours before you drive over
• ✓ If you’re visiting in the morning session, arrive early enough to be checked in before 9:45 a.m.
• ✓ If you’re visiting in the afternoon session, arrive early enough to be checked in before 2:30 p.m.