How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Ross Correctional: Step-by-Step
Getting approved to visit someone at Ross Correctional Institution comes down to paperwork upfront, then online reservations once you're in the system. Follow the steps below to put together your packet, send it to the right place, and get set up for scheduling visits.
Forms Required
- ✓ Visiting Application (DRC2096)
- ✓ Declaration of Understanding (DRC2554), signed
- ✓ General Visiting Instructions (DRC2274), signed
Include a legible copy of your current government-issued photo ID with your forms. Missing or hard-to-read ID copies can delay your approval.
Note: Even after you are approved, you still need to show bona fide identification at the institution entrance each time you visit.
Send your completed packet (including your ID copy) directly to Ross Correctional Institution by mail, fax, or email. Don't send visitor application paperwork to ODRC's central mail processing center.
Reminder: Your packet should include the Visiting Application (DRC2096) plus the signed Declaration of Understanding (DRC2554) and General Visiting Instructions (DRC2274).
After the facility receives your packet, staff review your application and verify the information you submitted. This includes checking your identification before making an approval decision.
Once your application is processed, you'll be approved or denied. The facility notifies the incarcerated person of the decision and any follow-up needed.
- Register for the GTL VisitMe online portal - After you are approved, you must register in the GTL VisitMe system before you can make visit reservations.
- Create your account and set up the visit request - Use your own information so it matches your ID.
- Reserve a visit within the allowed window - Reservations must be made no less than 7 days before the visit and no more than 30 days before the visit.
- Cancel early if your plans change - Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled visit.
- ✓ Bring a current government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or military ID).
- ✓ Be prepared to register at the institution entrance for that day’s visit.
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