Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Lake Erie Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	2000
Total Acreage	52
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	149
Total Staff	279
Annual Operation Budget	$25,333,800
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$46.45
Population as of 10/09	1,521
Black Inmates	877
White Inmates	623
Hispanic Inmates	15
Other Inmates	6
Escapes/Walkways 2009	0
Security Levels	1's - 601 2's - 920

Security Level Descriptions:

• 1 = Minimum Security
• 2 = Medium Security
• 3 = Close Security
• 4 = Maximum Security
• 5 = Administrative Maximum

Visiting

• Wednesday through Sunday 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Weekend Visitation: Odd numbers on Saturday and Even numbers on Sunday (last digit on inmate number)
• Visiting hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

For general visiting information or to download a visitor application, go to our visiting page.

Correspondence

• Written correspondence to inmates must include the inmate's name and number on the envelope and be addressed to the appropriate institution.

Unique Programs

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Program: This is a one year program and covers two drafting areas.  In Mechanical Drafting, students start by drawing simple two dimensional drawings working toward orthographic projection in assembly drawings with paper and pencil.  Students then start using the computer.  The first program they use is AutoCAD to learn the basics of CAD.  Then the students start using the Inventor and from there they move onto three dimensional solid modeling. In Architectural Drafting, students start by drawing pole barns, sheds, and simple houses using paper and pencil and then start using the computer.  The first program they use is AutoCAD. Then the students can move onto three dimensional house design using Revit.  Over the course of the program there are several opportunities for the students to participate in community service projects.  The class has drawn houses for Habitat for Humanity, designed skate parks, benches, trash containers, picnic tables and signs for local communities.  It helps the students feel better about themselves by giving back to the community.

• Financial Peace University is a Christian-based personal finance education program.  It is comprised of 13 video-based lessons taking individuals through a step by step process that will allow them to be much more financially secure.  Lessons 1-6 teach people how to beat debt by learning and applying the “Seven Baby Steps” which are budgeting, making informed purchases, creating a financial emergency fund and getting out of debt.  Lessons 7-13 teach people how to become informed consumers of insurance, retirement savings, college savings, purchasing property and mortgages and building wealth.

  The program was developed by Dave Ramsey, a nationally syndicated radio and television host.  The video lessons “exemplify his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age and give generously to others.”  LaECI has worked to put this program in place in other MTC facilities throughout the country and has staff and former inmates that have participated in the program featured on the course preview DVD.  Updated January 30, 2009.

 

Inmate Programs