How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Madison Corrections Institution directs visitors to the GTL portal for account setup and visitor resources, including video-visiting links and how-to guidance. Deposits are typically handled through third-party options like online portals, phone deposits, mobile apps, or lobby kiosks, not by handing cash to staff. Have the incarcerated person's full name and ID number ready. You'll usually need both to register and complete a deposit. Funds go into the person's trust or commissary account for purchases like phone time, hygiene items, and other needs. Confirm the approved deposit method before sending anything, and expect vendor convenience or processing fees.
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Yes. Madison Corrections links visitors to the GTL portal, which provides account setup guidance and video-visiting resources.
You generally need the incarcerated person’s full name and ID number to register the recipient and complete a deposit.
Yes. Phone, online, and kiosk vendors commonly charge convenience or processing fees. Amounts vary by vendor rather than being set by the facility.
Starting May 1, 2024, all personal letters and cards for people at Madison Corrections Institution go to a new address. You'll mail them to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Mail Processing Center (OMPC) in Youngstown — not directly to the facility.
If you write to someone at Madison, your letters and cards now go to a centralized ODRC mail center in Youngstown. Use the right format and address, and your mail gets routed from there to the institution.
Staying in touch is doable. You'll save yourself a lot of frustration by confirming the current rules before making plans, especially for visits.
