Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Marion Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1954
Total Acreage	1,032
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	272
Total Staff	453
Projected FY10 GRF Budget	$38,112,285
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$52.46
Population as of 11/09	2,288
Black Inmates	1,161
White Inmates	1,038
Hispanic Inmates	56
Other Inmates	33
Escapes/Walkways 2009	0
Security Levels	1's - 745 2's - 3's    1,543 0

Security Level Descriptions:

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

Visiting

• Open visitation Monday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday by reservation only.
• No holiday visitation.
• Visiting hours are subject to change. Please call the institution to verify 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

• H.O.P.E (Helping Ourselves Pursue Excellence):  The mission of H.O.P.E is to:  1) Create safe places for learning and healthy relationships; 2) To promote a sense of connectedness rather than individualism.  H.O.P.E is men at various levels of development and with varying lengths of time served, meeting regularly for learning and support.  The focus is on young men and their issues during incarceration.  It involves peer mentoring to cultivate communal self-awareness, deep awareness of our human connectedness, awareness that all behaviors, choices and decisions affect our families, friends and communities.  Participants acknowledge the impact of their actions on others and take personal responsibility for their actions, thoughts and behaviors.  They learn life skills such as listening, body language and healthy communication, thinking styles, leadership, problem solving, conflict management, analysis of individual thinking and leadership styles, group development and job search skills.  Participants enjoy opportunities to create through drama and art and to exercise teamwork in presentations and other activities. 
• Ministry of Theatre:  The Ministry of Theatre is a live production that has been offering annual Christmas and Easter Plays for the community for over 15 years.  It has become a theatrical masterpiece with incredible performers.  Offenders are encouraged to showcase their talents and gifts for the event.  Many of the offenders help to write the script as well as the music for each performance.  The program provides a great opportunity to invite the public into the prison.  These productions have fostered positive relationships with the community.  The performances are offered throughout the week and are attended by over 1,000 guests.  The time tested production continues to be a hit in the community and has brought fans from across the state. 

Inmate Programs