How to Visit Madison Corrections Institution, OH (OH)

Madison Correctional Institution offers two in-person visiting sessions each day. Monday through Friday, Session 1 runs 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Session 2 runs 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Weekends have earlier times: Session 1 is 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Session 2 is 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

These hours can change without notice. Before you build travel plans around a specific date and time, call the institution to verify the current visiting hours.

Video visitation is available through kiosks in general population housing units. People in restrictive housing (segregation) cannot use video visits. The same rules apply as in-person visits: only approved or tentatively approved visitors, and all sessions are monitored and recorded. Staff may review recordings afterward. If they see a rule violation during your call, they can end the visit and restrict future privileges.

Keep the visit limits in mind. Each incarcerated adult gets two visits per month, with up to two guests allowed per visit.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Reserve your in-person visit through the online portal at least 1 day in advance and no more than 30 days in advance.
• ✓ If you need to cancel or change a visit, do it at least 2 days before the visit date.
• ✓ Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your session start time.

• ✓ Pick the session that fits your day: Mon to Fri (12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, or 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM) and Sat to Sun (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM).
• ✓ Keep your group size within the limit of up to 2 guests per visit.
• ✓ Track how many visits have already been used that month (2 visits per month total).

Double-check the details before you schedule and again before you travel. Madison Correctional Institution says visiting hours can change without notice, so confirm the current hours for your specific day. Also verify the reservation process in the online portal. Reservations must be made 1 to 30 days in advance.

Planning a video visit? First confirm the person you want to see is eligible. Video kiosks are only available in general population housing units. People in restrictive housing (segregation) cannot do video visits. Remember that all video sessions are monitored, recorded, and limited to approved visitors. Staff can end the call if rules are broken. For any visit type, arriving 30 to 45 minutes early gives you a buffer if check-in takes longer than expected.

Finally, confirm session times for your exact date, especially around holidays. Schedules shift. And remember the limits: two visits per month, two guests per visit. Easy to forget, easy to avoid getting turned away.