SE Ohio Regional Jail, OH

Visiting at Southeast Ohio Regional Jail starts with getting approved. The facility offers in-person and video visitation, but the managing officer sets local hours, visit frequency, and on-site rules. All visits are monitored and recorded, and the facility uses an online reservation system, so you can't schedule anything until your application clears. To apply, complete the state visiting application (DRC2096), sign the Declaration of Understanding and General Visiting Instructions, and include a legible copy of your photo ID. Submit the paperwork however the facility accepts it (mail, email, fax, or drop-off). Once approved, you'll register in a visitation portal (commonly ViaPath/GTL) to book visits. This includes free on-site kiosk sessions and paid remote video visits through approved vendors.

Setting up communication with someone at Southeast Ohio Regional Jail means working through third-party vendors for phone, video, and electronic messaging. Each vendor has its own sign-up steps and ID or verification requirements. One thing to be aware of: TouchPay (Telmate) disclosed an August 2020 data breach that exposed personal information for thousands of users. For direct jail contact details, the facility's public employment application documents list phone and fax numbers, plus an email address and mailing address for HR submissions. If you have a vendor-related question (commissary, account issues, etc.), use the customer-service phone number on the facility's commissary/vendor site. All communication on these systems is subject to monitoring and vendor account rules.

Southeast Ohio Regional Jail's commissary/vendor site lists a customer-service phone number for questions about commissary accounts and deposits. You can't hand cash directly to jail staff. Instead, deposits go through approved third-party channels like online portals, phone systems, or lobby kiosks (when available). Before sending funds, have the inmate's full name and ID number ready. Check whether the vendor requires you to create an account or register the recipient. Expect convenience or processing fees, since vendors typically charge for phone, online, or kiosk transactions, and amounts vary by vendor. To avoid scams and delays, verify the approved deposit method on the vendor or facility site, or call the commissary customer-service number first.