Marion C.I., OH

Marion Correctional Institution follows Ohio DRC visitation rules, offering both in-person and video visits. The facility's managing officer sets local visiting hours, frequency, and day-to-day details, so schedules can vary. All visits are monitored and recorded, and reservations are typically handled through an online system. To get started, complete the Ohio DRC visiting forms (DRC2096, DRC2554, and DRC2274) and include a legible photo ID with your application. Once approved, register in the visitation portal (Ohio commonly uses ViaPath/GTL) to book and manage your sessions. Many Ohio prisons also offer free on-site kiosk video visits alongside paid remote video visits through approved vendors, each with their own rules for fees, scheduling, and cancellations.

Marion Correctional Institution's Annual Report includes an entry titled "Offender Phone Rates," meaning phone-cost details are available in facility materials. In Ohio prisons, people in custody typically have access to outgoing phone calls, electronic messages through kiosks or tablets, and video visiting options. The exact services depend on the facility and its contracted vendor. Calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are monitored and recorded for security, with limited exceptions for privileged communications. Most communication runs through third-party vendors, so you'll need to follow the vendor's rules for registration, payments, and technical setup. The typical steps: get approved, get added to the incarcerated person's approved list, register in the vendor portal, and complete any ID or verification requirements for remote video visits.