Visitation at Lorain Correctional, Grafton, OH

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

All visits at Grafton Correctional Center require a reservation, which you can make online or by phone. Plan your arrival so you can complete check-in on time: before 9:45 a.m. for morning sessions or before 2:30 p.m. for afternoon sessions. Visiting hours can change without notice, so call the institution to confirm the current schedule before you travel. Expect security screening during your visit, including the possibility of random pat-down or strip searches. To prepare, complete any required visiting approval forms, wait for facility approval, then register and schedule your visit through the visitation portal or approved vendor (when available).

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Quick Facts

  • All visits at Grafton Correctional Center require a reservation that can be made online or by phone.
  • Visitors must check in before 9:45 a.m. for morning sessions or before 2:30 p.m. for afternoon sessions.
  • Visiting hours can change without notice; visitors are advised to call the institution to confirm before visiting.
  • Visitors may be subject to random pat‑down or strip searches as needed.
  • If you prefer to make a reservation by phone, callers should use the institution or Reintegration Center phone numbers.

Visitation Guides

Visitation

How to Visit Grafton Correctional Center (OH)

Grafton Correctional Center runs two visiting sessions: mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and afternoons from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours can change without notice, so call ahead before you make the trip. Your visit depends on getting checked in on time. Arrive too late and you'll miss the cutoff for that day. First time visiting? Keep it simple: reserve your visit, confirm the current hours, then plan to arrive early enough to clear check-in before the deadline.

Common Questions

Do I need a reservation to visit Grafton Correctional Center?

Yes. All visits at Grafton Correctional Center require a reservation that can be made online or by phone.

What time do I need to check in for a visiting session at Grafton?

You must check in before 9:45 a.m. for morning sessions and before 2:30 p.m. for afternoon sessions.

Can visiting hours change or be canceled at Grafton Correctional Center?

Yes. Visiting hours can change without notice, so call the institution to confirm the schedule before you visit.

Will I be searched during a visit to Grafton Correctional Center?

Possibly. Visitors may be subject to random pat-down or strip searches.

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