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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Planning to visit someone at Southeastern Correctional Institution (SCI)? The most important thing to know upfront: visits require an online reservation.

• 2 min read Based on general OH policies
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

SCI does not accept walk-in visits. You'll need to reserve your spot online through the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com.

Visitation is available seven days a week, with two sessions each day. The morning session runs 8:30am to 11:30am, and the afternoon session goes from noon to 3:00pm.

Need help with visitation? Reach the SCI visiting officer at 740-653-4324 ext. 76026 or drc.visitationsci@drc.ohio.gov. If you're traveling any distance, I'd recommend confirming your reservation details before you head out.

How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Reserve the visit online at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com (SCI requires online reservations).
  • ✓ Choose a session time that fits the SCI visitation schedule (8:30am to 11:30am or noon to 3:00pm).
  • ✓ Bring what you need to follow facility requirements, and be ready for normal check-in procedures.
  1. Book your visit online: Use the SCI reservation system at ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com.
  2. Reach out if you hit a snag: Call the visiting officer at 740-653-4324 ext. 76026.
  3. Use email for follow-ups: If you need something in writing or can’t get through by phone, email drc.visitationsci@drc.ohio.gov.

Before making plans, verify that online reservations are still required and that the portal address (ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com) hasn't changed. Policies shift from time to time, and confirming ahead of time beats showing up without a valid reservation.

Check the current session times before your visit. SCI lists two daily sessions (8:30am to 11:30am and noon to 3:00pm) seven days a week, but it's worth asking whether any schedule adjustments or booking limits affect the day you're planning to come.

Quick way to confirm details: Call 740-653-4324 ext. 76026 or email drc.visitationsci@drc.ohio.gov. Ask about anything not covered here, like ID requirements, dress code, allowed items, or temporary schedule changes.

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