Visitation at Pickaway Correctional Institution

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

All visits at Pickaway Correctional Institution must be reserved through the ViaPath (GTL) portal, and you'll get instant confirmation once your visit is booked. First-time visitors need to complete an on-site orientation (with two set session start times) before visiting. Plan your travel around your assigned processing time. Don't arrive early. Cutoff arrival times are 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for each session. Visitation is closed on certain holidays, so confirm the holiday schedule before you go. If you plan to buy anything during the visit, bring a credit or debit card. The on-site vending machines don't take cash.

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Quick Facts

  • All visit reservations for Pickaway Correctional Institution must be made through the ViaPath portal.
  • The ViaPath/GTL portal provides instant confirmation when a visit is scheduled.
  • Visitors must arrive no earlier than their assigned processing time prior to visitation starting.
  • Each visitation session has cutoff arrival times listed as 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • First-time visitors must complete an orientation session with specified start times before visiting.

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Visitation

How to Visit Pickaway Correctional Institution (OH)

Visiting at Pickaway Correctional Institution takes some planning. Reservations, arrival windows, and first-time orientation are all time-sensitive. Follow the steps below so you don't get turned away at the door.

Common Questions

How do I schedule a visit at Pickaway Correctional Institution?

Schedule your visit through the ViaPath (GTL) portal. The portal provides instant confirmation as soon as your reservation is booked.

When should I arrive for my visit and what are the cutoff arrival times?

Don't arrive earlier than your assigned processing time. Each session has cutoff arrival times of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., so confirm visiting hours before you travel.

What do I need to bring for my first visit to Pickaway Correctional Institution?

First-time visitors must complete the on-site orientation (with specified start times) before visiting. Have all required documents ready, including custody paperwork, a birth certificate, and an authorization of minor child form. Without these, you won't be allowed to enter.

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Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Pickaway Correctional Institution (OH)

Trying to stay in touch with someone at Pickaway Correctional Institution? Your two most direct options are in-person visits (which require advance reservations) and personal mail (which gets routed through Ohio's centralized mail processing center). Schedules can shift, so always verify details before making the trip.

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