How to Visit Southern Ohio C.F., OH (OH)

Southern Ohio C.F. follows Ohio's general visiting rules, but the managing officer has discretion over day-to-day details. That includes how many visitors are allowed, visit frequency, visit length, who gets priority, and visiting hours. Because of this local discretion, the schedule and visit structure can differ from other institutions and may change over time.

You must be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before you can visit. The list can include up to 15 approved adult visitors total, with no more than two listed as friends. If you are not immediate family, that "two friends" cap is a good reason to double-check that you were added in the right category.

Expect security screening at the door. All visitors are subject to search, so keep what you bring simple and follow staff instructions. When applying to visit, you will need to submit a legible copy of your government-issued photo ID with your application. Make sure it is clear enough to read.

Approval is not the last step. Once your visitor application is approved, register with gtlvisitme.com to make visit reservations. Do this right away so you are ready to book when slots open.

The visitation area should be accessible for disabled visitors, including accessible restrooms and entrance ramps. If you need a specific accommodation, ask about it ahead of time so you are not troubleshooting at the front desk. Devices that prevent physical contact are not supposed to be used unless there is a substantiated security risk, so the setup of a visit can vary depending on the situation.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm the current visiting hours and local visit rules with the facility (the managing officer sets key details).
• ✓ Make sure you are on the incarcerated person’s approved visiting list (up to 15 approved adult visitors total, with no more than two listed as friends).
• ✓ Include a legible copy of your government-issued photo ID with your visitor application.
• ✓ Expect to be searched when you enter.
• ✓ After approval, register with gtlvisitme.com so you can make visit reservations.

1. Go in expecting security screening: All visitors are subject to search, so leave anything unnecessary behind and be ready to follow staff directions.
2. Follow the visit setup you are assigned: Devices that prevent physical contact are only supposed to be used when there is a substantiated security risk, so your visit conditions may depend on the circumstances.
3. Speak up early about accessibility needs: Visitation areas should be fully accessible to disabled visitors (including restrooms and entrance ramps). If you need help, ask staff as soon as you arrive.

Before you make the trip, confirm the current details that the managing officer controls. Ask about how many visitors are allowed, visit frequency, visit length, whether any visits are prioritized, and the current visiting hours. A quick call can prevent a wasted drive.

• ✓ Whether you are on the approved visiting list, and whether the list is at the 15-adult limit or the two-friends limit
• ✓ Whether your application included a legible copy of your government-issued photo ID (and what format they accept)
• ✓ After approval, when you should register with gtlvisitme.com so you can make visit reservations

If you or someone in your group needs an accommodation, verify what to expect in the visitation area, including accessible restrooms and entrance ramps. Ask what circumstances could lead to the use of devices that prevent physical contact (these should only be used for substantiated security risks). If you will be visiting with an infant, confirm any practical expectations around modest breastfeeding, which is permitted for both online and in-person visits.