Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Lebanon Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1960
Total Acreage	1,900
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	346
Total Staff	528
FY13 GRF Budget	$41,876,812
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$45.25
Population as of 05/13	2,610
Black Inmates	1,476
White Inmates	1,103
Other Inmates	31
Escapes/Walkways 2012	0
Security Levels	1's: 2's: 201 125 3's: 4's: 5's:  2,258 26 0

Security Level Descriptions:

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

Visiting

• General Population:  Inmates are permitted visits based on their institutional number.  Inmates whose institutional number ends in an odd number are permitted visitation on odd numbered calendar days.  Inmates whose institutional number ends in an even number are permitted visitation on even numbered calendar days.  Visitation is available on the following days and times:  

  Monday – Friday

  1^st Session:          12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.         Cut off: 1:00 p.m.*
                                             

   2^nd Session:           2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.         Cut off: 3:15 p.m.*

  3^rd Session:           5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.         Cut off: 6:00 p.m.*

  Saturday - Sunday      

  1^st Session:                  8:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m.       Cut off:  9:00 a.m.*
                                             

  2^nd Session:         11:00 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.       Cut off:11:45 p.m.*

  3^rd Session:           1: 30 p.m. -  3:30 p.m.       Cut off:  2:15 p.m.*

  Reservation Hours:

  §  Visiting reservations are required for all visiting sessions.

  §  Approved visitors may make a reservation up to 30 days in advance by calling 513-932-4616. 

  §  The visiting reservation phone line is answered Monday through Friday between the hours of 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  On Saturday and Sunday, the reservation phone line is answered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  §  The name, number, and relationship to the inmate must be provided at the time of making the reservation.

  §  If you make a reservation and want to cancel, you will need to call three (3) days in advance, or you will be charged a visit for the following month.  A “No Show” is a reservation spot that someone else could have made.

  §  Visiting hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution at 513-932-1211 to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

  §  Visiting is closed on all State Holidays.

  Institution-Specific Visiting Information:

  §  Visiting is limited to a maximum of three (3) visitors per inmate at one time, including walking children, unless special arrangements have been made in advance.

  §  Each visiting session counts as a separate visit.  Therefore, two (2)  visits on the same day shall count as the two (2) visits allowed per inmate each month.

  §  Inmates housed in General Population and Security Control status will be permitted weekend visits, while inmates in Disciplinary or Local Control Status are not authorized for weekend visitation.

  §  Inmates in Disciplinary or Local Control Status housing are permitted one (2) two hour visit per month, with a maximum of (3) three visitors. 

  Institution-Specific Visiting Information

• Visiting is limited to a maximum of three visitors per inmate at one time, including walking children, unless special arrangements have been made in advance.
• Each visiting session counts as a separate visit.  Therefore, all day visits shall count as both visits allowed per visitor each month.

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

Inmate Funds

A kiosk is available in the front entry building of the institution from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.  Approved visitors may deposit funds into an offender trust account or PIN Debit phone account using the kiosks.  For additional information on inmate funds or other deposit options please visit http://www.drc.ohio.gov/web/inmate_funds.htm. 

Correspondence

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

Volunteers in Prison

Lebanon Correctional Institution is committed to recruiting dedicated and resourceful volunteers to assist in reentry efforts by providing services to offenders.  For additional information on these opportunities or the application process, please contact Charles Benton at 513-932-1211, ext. 3222 or via email at Charles.Benton@odrc.state.oh.us  

Unique Programs

• Real Men Crochet Program started in March 2008. The two-phase program provides inmates with the basic art of crocheting and then gives them the opportunity to donate works to area nonprofit groups, making community service an integral part of re-entry.  Inmates have made attractive scarves and hats for the local homeless shelter.  The men have also made beautiful afghans that were donated to the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  In addition, inmates have started crocheting sweaters for Guide Posts for Kids.  These sweaters will be sent overseas and throughout the United States.  Presently, there are 20 inmates that are crocheting in this program and the waiting list continues to grow.  So far, 57 scarves and hats have been sent to a homeless shelter in Dayton, Ohio.  A total of 16 afghans were sent to the VA hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  In addition, three (3) United States flag afghans are completed; one (1) Ohio State flag afghan, and 63 hats and scarves are ready to be dropped off.  All of the materials for this program are donated by the public.
• The Sew Much Comfort Program helps provide adaptive clothing for wounded service members from all branches of the military and National Guard. T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatpants, and underwear are altered by opening seams and attaching Velcro closures where needed.  Another facet of this program allows inmates to make cloth hospital bedrail bags and wheelchair bags which can be used for many purposes.  These items are sent to U.S. Army bases all over the world.  Lebanon Correctional started the program in November 2006 and we have shipped 630 bags.

Inmate Programs