How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at North Central Correctional Institution
Getting approved to visit at North Central Correctional Institution (NCCI) comes down to paperwork and timing. Submit the right forms, wait for processing, and once approved, you'll use GTL VisitMe to schedule your visits.
NCCI operates under Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) rules, which means you can't just show up for a visit. You need to apply and get approved first - no exceptions. Here's the other thing: NCCI's managing officer controls the local details. That includes how many visitors are allowed, visit frequency, duration, and the actual visiting hours. So while the approval process follows the same ODRC forms across all facilities, the day-to-day visiting setup can look different at each institution.
Forms and Where
- ✓ Visiting Application (DRC2096)
- ✓ Declaration of Understanding (DRC2554) - signed
- ✓ General Visiting Instructions (DRC2274) - signed
- ✓ A legible copy of your bona fide photo ID (you’ll need this with your application materials, including at your first visit)
You'll need the standard ODRC visitation forms: DRC2096, DRC2554, and DRC2274. Submit them by mail, email, fax, or drop them off in person. Just know that submitting your application doesn't mean you can visit right away - you have to wait for approval and official notification.
Once the facility receives your paperwork, staff will verify everything and make an approval or denial decision. You can't visit while your application is pending - only after you've been approved and notified. Wondering why the process feels different from one prison to another? Each managing officer sets their own local visiting rules: number of visitors, frequency, duration, and hours. The application itself is standardized, but the local procedures aren't.
First Visit Requirements
- ✓ A legible copy of your bona fide photo ID (required with your application materials)
- ✓ Any completed/signed visitation paperwork you’re submitting (DRC2096, DRC2554, and DRC2274)
- ✓ Plan to register/check in when you arrive - you must register upon each visit and show bona fide identification every time
- Wait for approval - you’ll need to be approved before you can reserve a visit.
- Register on GTL VisitMe - if you’re approved, you must register with GTL’s portal (www.gtlvisitme.com) to make a visit reservation.
- Reserve your visit online - the system lets you choose the date, time, and location, and scheduled visits are confirmed instantly in the portal.
Still waiting to hear back? That's normal - you won't be able to visit until your application has been fully processed and you've received approval notification. Timelines vary because each managing officer runs things a bit differently. If it's been a while, contact the facility's visiting office directly and ask about your application status.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Fill out the Visiting Application (DRC2096)
- ✓ Sign the Declaration of Understanding (DRC2554)
- ✓ Sign the General Visiting Instructions (DRC2274)
- ✓ Include a legible copy of your bona fide photo ID
Heads up: Each incarcerated person can have up to 15 approved adult visitors on their list, with no more than 2 friends. NCCI's managing officer sets local visiting details like hours and frequency - and any major changes must be announced 30 days in advance.
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