How to send messages, photos, and packages
Toledo Correctional Institution uses ViaPath for electronic correspondence. Messages sent through ViaPath are not confidential, so attorneys should not use it for legal communication. Like other Ohio facilities, Toledo monitors and records calls, video sessions, and electronic messages for security. Phone, tablet, messaging, and video services run through third-party vendors, and account setup, payment options, and technical rules vary by vendor. Planning an in-person visit or video session? Complete the visitor-approval process first, then register with the vendor as required. Provide photo ID and confirm your reservation and visiting hours before you go. Leave cell phones, smart watches, and other electronic communication devices at home. They're prohibited inside the prison.
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Mail to Toledo Correctional Institution is changing. Starting August 5, 2025, most personal paper mail gets routed through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Mail Processing Center (OMPC), where it's scanned into an electronic format before delivery to the person inside.
No. ViaPath email at Toledo Correctional Institution is not confidential and should not be used for attorney-client communication.
Yes. Calls, video sessions, and electronic messages can be monitored and recorded for security purposes.
No. Cell phones, smart watches, and other electronic communication devices are prohibited and cannot be brought into a visit.
Getting approved to visit someone at Toledo Correctional starts with one form: the Adult Visitor Application (DRC-2096). Here's how to fill it out and submit it.
Getting in touch with someone at Toledo Correctional Institution (ToCI) starts with understanding how visits work and how to reserve a spot. Here's what you need to know to avoid wasted trips.
You cannot hand money directly to someone during a visit at Toledo Correctional Institution. All money, packages, and correspondence must go through the facility's mail policy. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction also prohibits bringing cash onto correctional institution grounds, so showing up with money to drop off won't work.
