Southeastern Correctional Facility, OH

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5900 BIS Rd SWLancaster, OH, 43130

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At a Glance

Visitation

  • In-person visits are held daily in two sessions: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, with major-holiday and occasional-event closures.
  • Physical contact is limited to one hug at the start and one hug plus a brief chaste kiss at the end; holding hands and exchanging personal items are not allowed.
  • Video visits are available for general-population inmates but are not permitted for inmates in restrictive housing and are monitored and limited to approved visitors.

Communication

  • All visits at Southeastern Correctional Institution must be reserved online via the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal.
  • Video visitation is available to general-population housing units but not to individuals in restrictive housing; video visits are monitored and limited to approved visitors.
  • The facility provides a local visiting officer contact for visitation questions (phone and email listed by the institution).

Sending Money

  • Deposits are limited to $200 per transaction and $400 per calendar month into an incarcerated person’s personal account.
  • Visitors are not permitted to deliver packages, correspondence, money, or printed materials directly to incarcerated persons.
  • Only approved or tentatively approved visitors may send funds; deposits are subject to verification procedures.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Southeastern Correctional Institution runs two in-person visiting sessions each day: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, seven days a week. Sessions may be closed for major holidays and occasional facility events. Contact during visits is limited. You may give one hug at the start, then one hug plus a brief, chaste kiss at the end. Holding hands and exchanging personal items are not allowed. Video visitation is offered for general-population inmates but not for those in restrictive housing. Video visits are monitored and limited to approved visitors. Before visiting, you'll need to complete Ohio visiting forms and get approved, then register and schedule through the facility's visitation portal. For questions or exceptions, contact the local visiting officer using the facility's posted phone or email.

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Communication

Southeastern Correctional Institution requires you to reserve every visit online through the GTL/ViaPath portal, whether it's an in-person visit or a video session. Video visitation is available for people in general-population units but not for those in restrictive housing. All video visits are monitored and limited to approved visitors. For phone, tablet, and video service payments, deposits go through ConnectNetwork. You can pay via the website, phone, participating retail locations, or mail. As with most Ohio facilities, calls, video sessions, and electronic messages may be monitored and recorded, and vendor account rules apply. To use these services, you'll typically need to be on the incarcerated person's approved list, register with the vendor, and complete identity verification (photo ID and a clear face photo).

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Sending Money

Southeastern Correctional Facility requires all money to go through approved deposit channels. You cannot give cash directly to an incarcerated person or deliver it during a visit. Only approved (or tentatively approved) visitors may send funds, and deposits can be held for verification before posting to the account. Limits are $200 per transaction and $400 per calendar month. Expect convenience or processing fees set by the deposit vendor. Some kiosk cash transactions carry a $3 fee. Before sending money, confirm which deposit channels the facility accepts and have the incarcerated person's full name and ID ready to avoid delays or rejected payments.

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Common Questions

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What are the visiting hours at Southeastern Correctional Institution?

In-person visits are held daily in two sessions: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Visits may be closed on major holidays or for facility events.

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How much physical contact is allowed during visits at Southeastern Correctional?

Physical contact is limited to one hug at the start and one hug plus a brief, chaste kiss at the end. Holding hands and exchanging personal items are prohibited.

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Can I schedule a video visit at Southeastern, and who can use video visitation?

Yes. Video visits are available for general-population inmates but not for those in restrictive housing. They're monitored and limited to approved visitors. To get approved, complete Ohio visiting forms, then register and schedule through the facility's visitation portal.

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How do I schedule a visit at Southeastern Correctional Institution?

All visits must be reserved online through the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal. Before registering, make sure the incarcerated person has added you to their approved visitor list.

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Can I video-visit someone in restrictive housing at Southeastern Correctional Institution?

No. Video visitation is available to individuals in general-population housing, but not to those in restrictive housing. Video visits are monitored and limited to approved visitors.

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How do I add money for phone or video services at Southeastern Correctional Institution?

Use ConnectNetwork to deposit funds by website, phone, participating retail locations, or mail. Follow the vendor's account setup and verification steps so the money posts to the right account.

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More Guides

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All visits at Southeastern Correctional Facility in Ohio must be reserved online through the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal. You may also see this facility listed as Southeastern Correctional Institution (SCI).

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