Visiting
Visitation days are based on the inmate’s institution number. Inmate numbers ending with an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will visit on the even numbered dates of the month. Inmate numbers ending with an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) will visit on the odd numbered dates of the month.
Visitation periods are “split sessions” with each session counted as a single visit for the month. For example:
· 1st visitation session – 8a.m. to 11:15 am = 1 visit
· 2nd visitation session – 11:45 am to 3 pm = 1 visit
Visitor’s must arrive before 10 a.m. for the 1st visitation session and 1 p.m. for the 2nd visitation session.
Only four visitors per inmate can visit at each visitation session. Children aged 2 and above are counted as a visitor toward the total number of visitors regardless of the child’s size.
MaCI will only accept visitors who have a reservation. You will be given a confirmation number once your reservation has been approved. You must have this number the day you arrive to visit for verification purposes.
Our recommended method of making a reservation is by utilizing our online reservation option. This option is available 24/7; however please allow 72 hours for a response from the visiting department. Submit an email to DRC.VisitationMaCI@odrc.state.oh.us with the following information:
· Date & session of visit
· Inmate last name and inmate number
· Complete name of each visitor coming to visit
o Adult visitor(s) full first and last names as it appears on their visit application / State I.D.
o Minors (under the age of 18); full name and relationship (if any) to the inmate.
§ Example:
· Jane Doe + 2 minors (Tom Doe- son and Sue Doe – daughter) to see inmate Doe #A123-456 on 11/15/16 at 12:15 pm.
We hope this process will simplify the visit reservation process for all involved.
Reservations can also be taken from 8 am to 1 pm SUNDAY, MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY by calling (740) 852-1411. Visitation is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, and all state-recognized holidays.
While already visiting, you may request to fill out a reservation card when you are here at MaCI. Just ask the registration Officer in the Zone A Entry building. You will turn the completed reservation card into the registration Officer.
You may make a reservation 30 days in advance.
To cancel a reservation, it will need to be conducted no less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled visit. This can be accomplished either by phone (740) 852-1411 or email DRC.VisitationMaCI@odrc.state.oh.us . Should the cancellation / no show occur within 48 hours of the scheduled visit the visitor will be charged for that specific visit.
Approved visitors for Level 3 inmates can visit three times per month for family members and two times per month for friends.
Approved visitors for Level 1 inmates can visit four times per month for family and three times per month for friends.
Cash and coins are not permitted in the visiting room. You may bring cash to the registration area that can be processed into a vending card that will utilized inside the visiting rooms. The smallest denomination that can be processed is a $5 bill. Visitors will be charged a $2 processing fee for the card. After the initial purchase, visitors may add more money in any cash denomination.
Please be advised that weapons and illegal drugs are prohibited from institution property. All tobacco products, and electronic devices or mobile phones are strictly prohibited. These items must be secured inside your vehicles at all times. Violation of any visiting rule can result in restriction of visiting privileges.
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