How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Mansfield Correctional Institution is only allowed through the facility's approved Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) process, and only approved visitors can make deposits. Don't use unofficial vendors or try to hand money directly to the incarcerated person. Funds sent through approved channels get credited to the person's account for commissary, phone, or other authorized uses. Before depositing, have the incarcerated person's full name and ID number ready. You may also need to register or create an account depending on the deposit channel. Tablet repairs use a separate payment method: send a full $250.00 payment in US Dollars by money order or cashier's check payable to ViaPath Technologies, mailed with the required deposit form to ViaPath's PO Box in Houston. Verify approved channels first, and expect vendor convenience or processing fees.
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Once you're an approved visitor, two common next steps remain: registering in the GTL (ViaPath) system so you can reserve visits, and (in some cases) sending payment to cover a damaged tablet.
Only approved visitors may deposit funds for someone incarcerated at Mansfield Correctional Institution, and you must use the approved ODRC deposit process. Verify the facility’s approved deposit channels before you send money.
Tablet repair payments require a full $250.00 payment in US Dollars. Send a money order or cashier’s check payable to ViaPath Technologies, and mail it with the required deposit form to ViaPath’s PO Box in Houston.
Have the incarcerated person's full name and ID number ready, then follow the approved deposit channel's registration or account setup steps. Phone, online, or kiosk deposits may include convenience or processing fees.
Bringing a child to visit at Mansfield Correctional Institution takes a little prep, and the requirements don't change from visit to visit. Every time you walk in, the adults in your group must register and show valid identification at entry. You'll also need the right paperwork for the child.
Trying to connect with someone at Mansfield Correctional Institution? Start with the visiting process requirements you can verify quickly, then confirm the rest directly with the facility.
Getting approved to visit at Mansfield Correctional Institution starts with the Ohio DRC visiting packet, then finishes with online registration once you're approved. Here are the exact forms to complete, what to attach, and what to do next so you can reserve a visit without unnecessary delays.
