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Mail and Photos at River City Correctional Center, OH: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (513) 946-6800.
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River City Correctional Center has some specific rules that catch visitors off guard, especially around who qualifies for in-person visits and the approved visitor list. Here's what you need to know to avoid a wasted trip.
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Adding money is your first step to staying connected with someone at River City Correctional Center. For commissary deposits, you can go online through JailATM.com or use the brown lobby kiosk at 3220 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Phone funds, "chirping," and visitation money work differently. Those go through InmateSales.com or the blue lobby kiosk at the same address (3220 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225).
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Putting money on someone's books at River City is straightforward — but you need to know which account you're funding. Commissary and communications use different deposit systems.
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River City Correctional Center permits one in-person visit per resident each week, lasting 45 minutes. Eligibility can be confusing: facility sources conflict on whether residents must be in the Reentry phase or the Transition phase, so confirm the resident's eligibility before planning your trip. Everyone on the Visitation Form must be approved by the resident's Case Manager. Bring an official driver's license or state-issued photo ID. The rules are strict: no touching between adult visitors, no passing items, and no food or beverages in the visitation area. Showing up under the influence or with contraband is prohibited and can lead to criminal charges. Residents must stay seated in uniform with the kiosk view unobstructed. Saturday in-person visit windows are currently 1:00pm to 1:45pm and 2:00pm to 2:45pm. Approved visitors typically register and schedule through the visitation portal.
Read full guideRiver City Correctional Center offers off-site video visitation in 20-minute sessions. You schedule through inmatesales.com at least 24 hours in advance and up to one week ahead, paying $0.20 per minute through the vendor portal when you book. Each session allows up to four visitors (maximum two adults and two children). Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, parent, or legal guardian. All video visits are audio and video recorded and can be terminated at any time. Prohibited behavior includes argumentative conduct, sexual gestures, profanity, nudity, drugs, alcohol or paraphernalia, and weapons. Scheduled windows run Wednesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Friday 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Saturday 8:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am to 8:30pm. These times are subject to change.
Read full guideRiver City Correctional Center accepts commissary deposits through JailATM.com or the brown lobby kiosk at 3220 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati. The kiosk takes credit or debit cards and cash, but won't accept bills larger than $20 (no $50 or $100 bills). For phone, video, or visitation funds, add money by calling (877) 998-5678, using Inmatesales.com, or using the blue lobby kiosk at the same address. Need help setting up an online commissary account? Call the public helpline at (870) 627-5476. River City does not accept money in person or by mail, so stick to the approved vendor channels. Expect third-party convenience fees.
Read full guideMail and Photos at River City Correctional Center, OH: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (513) 946-6800.
The resident’s Case Manager must approve the people listed on the Visitation Form.
VisitationBring an official driver’s license or a state-issued photo ID.
VisitationSaturday in-person visits are scheduled 1:00pm to 1:45pm and 2:00pm to 2:45pm. Times are subject to change.
VisitationOff-site video visits cost $0.20 per minute, billed to the visitor.
CommunicationSchedule your visit on inmatesales.com at least 24 hours in advance and up to one week ahead. For technical help, use inmatesales.com Visitation Support or call (866) 340-7879.
CommunicationDuring scheduling, you'll need to upload a photo of your face and a picture of your driver's license for verification. Sessions allow up to four visitors (two adults and two children), and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, parent, or legal guardian. Prohibited behavior can result in the visit being terminated immediately.
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In-person visitation is available only to residents who are in the Reentry phase.
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