How to Contact an Inmate at Warren Correctional Institution (OH)

Scheduling an in-person or video visit at Warren Correctional Institution is a two-step process. First, you need to get approved as a visitor. Once approved, you register with GTL/ViaPath (the online visitor portal) to book your visits. One thing to watch out for: if you register on the portal before your visitor application is approved, it can actually slow down your portal approval.

Steps-to-follow

• ✓ Get approved as a visitor for Warren Correctional Institution.
• ✓ After approval, register with GTL/ViaPath (the online visitor portal).
• ✓ Use the portal to make visit reservations or schedule in-person or video visits.

Before you try to book anything, confirm two things: that you're officially approved as a visitor, and that you're registering through the correct GTL/ViaPath visitor portal for Warren Correctional Institution. Pay close attention to any portal-side approval steps after you create your account. Registering too early (before ODRC approves you) can delay your ViaPath approval. Fees, available visit times, and scheduling rules aren't covered here. You'll need to check those directly with the facility or inside the portal once your account is set up.

1. Confirm you are approved as a visitor: Make sure your visitor application has been processed and approved before you try to register in the portal.
2. Register in GTL/ViaPath after approval: Create your account in the online visitor portal only once you are approved.
3. Check scheduling rules in the portal (and with the facility if needed): Review what the portal shows for reservations, visit types (in-person or video), and any additional requirements.