Extra Visits at Ross Correctional: How Pay‑Per‑Visit Works and When to Buy
The VisitMe portal for Ross Correctional offers a
Visitation at Ross Correctional Institution
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
To visit someone at Ross Correctional Institution, reserve your spot online 7 to 30 days in advance. Need to cancel? Do it at least 24 hours before your scheduled time. Once your visitation application is approved, register at gtlvisitme.com to book visits. Bring a current government-issued photo ID every time and follow the facility's General Visiting Instructions, including staying in approved routes and areas. Item rules are strict: no cell phones, smartwatches, pagers, purses, or backpacks in the visiting area. Lockers are available, and only vehicle keys (no other keys) are allowed inside. If you need a medical accommodation, bring documentation each visit, including pacemaker paperwork when applicable. Have prescription medications logged at entry. Minors and reception visits have additional requirements and scheduling limits.
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Quick Facts
- Visits must be reserved online between 7 and 30 days before the visit and cancelled at least 24 hours prior.
- Approved visitors must register at gtlvisitme.com before making reservations.
- Bring a current government-issued photo ID; cell phones, smart watches, pagers, purses, and backpacks are not allowed in visitation.
- Minors need a completed Minor Visitor Application (DRC2238) with birth certificate or custody documents; a notarized DRC4371 is required if the child visits without their custodial parent.
Visitation Guides
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.
How to Set Up a Visitor Account for Ross Correctional (GTL VisitMe)
Scheduling visits at Ross Correctional Institution happens through the ODRC GTL VisitMe portal. Here's how to register, log in, and get started once your account is ready.
Visitation
How to Visit Ross Correctional Institution (OH)
Visiting Ross Correctional Institution takes some planning. Start with the reservation window, then make sure your ID and any paperwork for children are ready before you arrive.
Visiting Someone in Reception at Ross (CRC): Special Rules to Know
Visiting someone in reception at the Correctional Reception Center (CRC) works differently than regular prison visits. Before you make the trip, here are the special limits and timing rules you need to know.
Visiting Someone in Reception at Ross Correctional: Special Rules and Schedule
Visiting someone in reception (CRC) at Ross Correctional works differently than general population visits. Here's what you need to know about the first-week restriction, monthly limits, ID-based scheduling, and processing cutoffs.
What to Bring (and What to Leave Home) for Your Ross Correctional Visit
A smooth visit at Ross Correctional comes down to two things: having the right ID and showing up without anything that'll get stopped at the door. Pack light, clear the metal detector faster, and avoid a wasted trip.
Common Questions
How do I schedule a visit at Ross Correctional Institution?
Reserve your visit online 7 to 30 days before the date, and cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Approved visitors must register at gtlvisitme.com to schedule visits.
What ID and personal items can I bring to a Ross visit?
Bring a current government-issued photo ID to every visit. Cell phones, smartwatches, pagers, purses, backpacks, and similar items are not allowed; lockers are available, and only vehicle keys are permitted inside.
Can I bring a child to visit and what paperwork is required?
Yes, but the child must have a completed Minor Visitor Application (DRC2238) and custodial status must be verified with a birth certificate or custody papers before the first visit. If the child visits without the custodial parent, bring a notarized Authorization for Minor Child Visitation (DRC4371) to every visit.
Other Guides for Ross Correctional Institution
Bringing a Child to Visit Ross Correctional: Required Paperwork & Baby Items
Bringing a child to visit Ross Correctional Institution usually goes smoothly if you handle the paperwork first and pack only the allowed baby items. Here's what you need to know about approvals and limits so you don't get turned away at the door.
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Ross Correctional Institution (OH)
Staying in touch with someone at Ross Correctional Institution comes down to two options: visiting (which requires an online reservation) and mail (which now routes through Ohio's Mail Processing Center). Here are the rules that trip people up most often, plus a simple checklist to follow.
How to Schedule a Visit at Ross Correctional: the 7–30 Day Window and GTL Registration
Ross Correctional requires online reservations, and timing matters. Here's how the 7–30 day booking window works—and what to do if you still need to get approved and registered with GTL.
