Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Funds

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 5120.133 and Ohio Administrative Code 5120-5-03, deposits to an inmate's personal account are subject to collection for debts the inmate may owe.

Administrative Rules Related to Inmate Funds

• AR 5120-5-02 Inmate Funds
• AR 5120-5-03 Court Order for Payment of Funds from Inmate's Account

Inmate Personal Accounts

Funds may be deposited into an inmate's personal account through any of the following means:

• MAIL - Up to $100 may be mailed in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or money order to the institution holding the inmate.  All money orders and checks must be legible, include the inmate's name and number, the sender's return address, and be signed by the sender.  Personal checks will not be accepted through the mail.
• ONLINE - You may now deposit funds into a trust account (offender personal account) or offender PIN Debit phone account through the OffenderConnect website, available now by clicking on the link provided. The OffenderConnect Website will accept deposits using credit or debit cards. OffenderConnect charges a transaction fee for using this service, the amount of which is listed on the Website. The OffenderConnect Website also allows you to see prior payments and a history of your statements and close your account.
• KIOSKS - You may also deposit funds into a trust account or PIN Debit phone account using the kiosks available in the front entry building of each DRC prison. The kiosks will accept deposits using cash, credit, or debit cards. The kiosk provider charges a $3 transaction fee at the kiosks, regardless of type or amount of transaction.  NOTICE:  Per ODRC Rules, starting February 6, 2012, ALL transactions using this machine will require the use of a Government Issued ID with a magnetic strip for identification purposes. Users will no longer be able to manually enter identification information. The machine will prompt when to swipe identification during the transaction. For additional information or other deposit options please visit www.offenderconnect.com or call GTL customer service at 800-231-0193.
• TELEPHONE - Deposit funds by calling toll-free 1-888-988-4PMT (4768), reference Site ID 86 when prompted by the automated attendant. Deposits can be made through the toll-free number using credit or debit cards. There is a transaction fee for using this service.

Funds from an unapproved source, as defined by Administrative Rule 5120-5-02, will not be accepted.

Inmate Telephone Debit Accounts - Now Available

All offenders are now able to directly pay for the telephone calls they make, using a Pin Debit telephone account.  Funds may be deposited into an offender's Pin Debit phone account through the following means:

• KIOSKS - You may deposit funds through the Kiosks available in the front entry building of each DRC prison. The kiosks will accept deposits using cash, credit or debit cards. The kiosk provider charges a $3 transaction fee at the kiosks, regardless of type or amount of transaction.  NOTICE:  Per ODRC Rules, starting February 6, 2012, ALL transactions using this machine will require the use of a Government Issued ID with a magnetic strip for identification purposes. Users will no longer be able to manually enter identification information. The machine will prompt when to swipe identification during the transaction. For additional information or other deposit options please visit www.offenderconnect.com or call GTL customer service at 800-231-0193.
• OFFENDER COMMISSARY - The offender may purchase telephone debit account credits at the prison commissary, using funds from his offender personal account.