How to Visit Ohio Refromatory (OH)

Ohio Refromatory follows Ohio DRC visiting rules, but the managing officer has wide discretion over how visiting works day to day. That covers how many visitors are allowed, how often visits happen, how long they last, who gets priority, and the visiting hours. Anything you hear secondhand could be outdated. Always confirm the current local guidelines for this institution before making plans.

You cannot be approved to visit until you complete the Visiting Application (DRC-2096). As part of the same approval process, you also need to sign the Declaration of Understanding (DRC-2554) and the General Visiting Instructions (DRC-2274).

You'll also need identification as part of the application process. Bring a bona fide, government-issued photo ID that is legible.

Even if you do everything right on your end, the incarcerated person has to have room for you on their approved visiting list. The list can include up to 15 approved adult visitors, and no more than two of those can be friends.

1. Complete the Visiting Application (DRC-2096). Your application has to be on file and processed before you can be approved to visit.

1. Sign the required visiting documents. You will be asked to sign the Declaration of Understanding (DRC-2554) and the General Visiting Instructions (DRC-2274) as part of approval.

1. Provide a legible government-issued photo ID. Identification is part of the approval process, so make sure what you submit is clear and readable.

1. Register with GTL VisitMe after approval. Once your application is approved, registration is required to make visits.

1. Confirm there is space on the visiting list. The incarcerated person’s list can include up to 15 approved adult visitors total, with no more than two friends.

What to Verify

• ✓ What are the current visiting hours for Ohio Refromatory?
• ✓ How many visitors are allowed per visit right now?
• ✓ How often can visits happen, and how long is each visit?
• ✓ Are there any priority rules that affect when you can visit?

• ✓ Confirm you are using the correct Visiting Application (DRC-2096).
• ✓ Ask whether the Declaration of Understanding (DRC-2554) and General Visiting Instructions (DRC-2274) are required for your situation.
• ✓ Check whether the institution requires updated versions or any additional institution-specific paperwork.

• ✓ Ask what forms of government-issued photo ID are acceptable.
• ✓ Confirm whether you must provide a copy, the original, or both.
• ✓ Verify how the ID must be submitted so it is considered legible.

• ✓ Confirm that GTL VisitMe registration is required for all approved visitors.
• ✓ Ask if there are any institution-specific steps you must complete after you register (for example, approval confirmation or account setup requirements).

• ✓ Confirm the visiting-list cap (up to 15 approved adult visitors).
• ✓ Confirm the friends limit (no more than two friends).
• ✓ Ask whether there are any exceptions or local prioritization rules that affect who can be added or kept on the list.