How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

A useful starting point for phone contact details is the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) 2015 Annual Report. Its table of contents lists "Offender Phone Rates" on page 5. That document is dated, though, so treat it as a reference point. Before you put money on an account or plan regular calls, confirm the current phone rules and costs directly with the facility.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Locate the Ohio DRC 2015 Annual Report and turn to the “Offender Phone Rates” section listed on page 5.
• ✓ Read that section carefully, then write down the exact terms you want to confirm (rates, billing method, and any limits described).
• ✓ Contact the facility to confirm what the current phone rates and procedures are today, and whether anything has changed since the 2015 report.
• ✓ Before sending funds or setting up service, double-check you are following the current process for the inmate’s facility and housing situation.

The only documented detail here is that "Offender Phone Rates" appears in the Ohio DRC 2015 Annual Report (page 5), so the real work is verifying what applies today. Check whether those rates still reflect current policy and whether they apply to this specific facility. Look for newer DRC documents or updated facility rules. You'll also want to nail down the practical details: how accounts are set up, what fees or rate structures apply, and whether any restrictions could block or limit calls for a specific incarcerated person.

1. Find the reference - Pull up the Ohio DRC 2015 Annual Report and go to the “Offender Phone Rates” section listed on page 5.
2. Check for updates - Look for a newer DRC report or a more current facility policy that replaces or revises what was published in 2015.
3. Confirm what applies to this facility - Contact the facility directly and ask whether the rates and procedures you found match what is currently used for people incarcerated there.
4. Ask the right follow-ups before you pay - Verify the current rate structure, any fees, how funds are added, and any call limits or blocks that could affect your ability to receive calls.