How to Contact an Inmate at Ohio Refromatory (OH)

Ohio Refromatory accepts visitor applications by U.S. Mail, email, fax, or in-person drop-off. Not sure which is fastest? Pick whichever method you can do cleanly and completely. Incomplete paperwork is what usually slows things down.

You cannot visit until your application has been processed and you've been approved and notified. Show up before that approval comes through, and you'll be turned away, even if the person inside says they put you on their list.

Each incarcerated person's visiting list can include up to 15 approved adult visitors, with no more than 2 friends. If you're being added as a "friend," keep in mind that space can be tight, especially when family members already fill most of the list.

Include a legible copy of your photo ID with your application. Check that it's readable before you submit. Blurry or cut-off copies can hold up processing.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Complete the visitor application.
• ✓ Include a legible copy of your photo ID.
• ✓ Submit the application by mail, email, fax, or in-person drop-off (whichever method the facility is currently accepting).

1. Wait for processing and a decision. Visitation is not allowed until the application has been processed and you are approved and notified.
2. Register to schedule an in-person visit. If you are approved, you must register with the GTL VisitMe scheduling system to schedule in-person visits.

If the visitor is listed as an "approved minor" in the DOTS Portal, extra limits apply. Approved minors cannot put money on the incarcerated person's account or conduct video visits unless a parent or legal guardian is involved.

Before you send anything, confirm the current mailing address, email, fax number, and any drop-off instructions the facility uses for visitor applications. Multiple submission methods are allowed, but exact contact details and procedures can change.

Ask about the current processing timeline and how approvals are communicated. You must be approved and notified before visiting, so knowing how notification works saves you from wasted trips.

Once you're approved, confirm how to schedule in-person visits through the GTL VisitMe system. Make sure you've completed any registration steps before trying to select a visit time.

Double-check how the facility applies visiting list limits (up to 15 approved adults, no more than 2 friends) and how "friend" is defined. If minors will be visiting, confirm what the facility requires for parent or legal guardian permission, especially for video visits or handling money.

Review the current prohibited items rules before setting foot on institution grounds. ODRC's zero-tolerance list covers drugs, alcohol, weapons, cash, and cellular phones. Knowing how screening works on visit days helps you plan ahead.