Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Lorain Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1990
Total Acreage	111
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	251
Total Staff	415
Projected FY10 GRF Budget	$36,220,314
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$54.05
Population as of 11/09	2,074
Black Inmates	1,157
White Inmates	785
Other Inmates	132
Escapes/Walkways 2009	0
Security Levels	1's - 443 2's - 572 3's - 1,055 4's - 4

Security Level Descriptions:

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

Visiting

Visitor Vending Procedures:

Please note:  Effective Monday, November 16, 2009, the Lorain Correctional Institution will implement a new debit card system for buying items from the vending machines.  Inmate visitors will be allowed to use the debit card to make purchases during authorized visitation periods.

Visitors will no longer be allowed to bring any cash beyond the entrance building.  Visitors will be required to purchase a debit card to use the vending machines.  The initial card requires a purchase with a $5 bill.  The visitor will receive a debit vending card with a $3 credit.  These cards are available at the machine located in the entrance building.  Additional funds can be added to the card in $1, $5, $10 and $20 increments.  There is a limit of $100 that may be credited to the card.

No debit cards shall be in possession of an inmate at any time.  All debit cards must leave with the visitor at the end of each visit session.

All food purchase refund requests must be submitted to the AVI attendance on their form.  If the AVI attendant is not available, the forms can be left with the visitation officer for pick up by the AVI attendant.  All refunds will be held by the AVI attendant.  If refunds are not picked up timely, the amount will be sent to the visitor via U.S. Mail.

NOTE:  Cash balances on debit cards will not be refunded.  Debit cards used at the Lorain Correctional Institution cannot be used at any other state correctional facility.

General Visiting Hours:

Visitation for all inmates is 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 3 p.m.  Check-in deadlines are 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We recommend visitors arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the visiting session to complete registration paperwork and to review your documentation.  All inmates are permitted up to four visitors at a time, including children which require a separate chair to sit on.  Visiting hours and days are subject to change without notice due to holidays and other unforeseen events.  Please call the institution (extension 276) to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

Reception Inmates:

Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  Visiting days are designated according to the last digit of the inmate's institution number.

• ODD numbers visit on odd days of the month.
• EVEN numbers visit on even days of the month.
• Two visits per month are permitted from each person on the visit list.

Reception inmates are allowed weekend visitation with their school age children with prior approval.  The initial visit must take place on a weekday for verification of documentation/relationship.

Cadre Inmates and Short-Term Offenders:

Saturday, Sunday, and on holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

• Cadre - Seven visits each month.  An all day visit is permitted on Saturday and Sunday (counts as one visit).
• Short-Term Offenders - Two visits from each person on their visit list.  One session counts as one visit.

Visiting hours and days are subject to change without notice due holidays and other unforeseen events. Please call the institution (extension 276) 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.

Inmate Releases

Inmates with expired sentences or release have a choice of being picked up at the institution or being transported by LorCI to the nearest bus station. During the week, family members may pick up a released offender after 12:30 p.m. and no later than 1:30 p.m. For releases taking place on a weekend or holiday, families should be here after 8:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 a.m.

Release times are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution first to verify the offender's release.

Unique Programs

• Short Term Offender Program:  This program is designed to target offenders serving 90 days or less. The program prepares the offender for a successful, law-abiding life in the community by providing meaningful work assignments, quality programming specific to the needs of each offender such as Financial Peace University and People Skills.  The program also offers tools such as community resource information, DRC linkage opportunities, job readiness workshops as well as Alcohol and Other Drug Education and Self-Help Modules.  The program goal is a successful return of the offender from prison to communities across Ohio.
• Returning Home: This is a community reentry program sponsored by the Center for Families and Children.  This program works to address the needs of adults who are incarcerated, their children and their parenting and support partner.  The Returning Home program is designed to assist the participants in finding their way back into the community, reunifying with their children and families and preventing a return to prison.  It includes Family Case Managers who help determine goals and apply for assistance with immediate practical or financial needs.  The program provides educational sessions and life skills.  Returning Home organizes enhanced visitation that includes providing transportation, a light meal, and a guided activity developed to foster positive family communication and interaction.

Inmate Programs