The following is a detailed summary of the Ohio state prison system.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) oversees 28 correctional facilities across the state[1]. As of March 2023, Ohio’s incarceration rate was 434 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average.
In this same period, the total inmate population in Ohio was 47,4701. The majority of inmates are male (91.5%), while female inmates make up 8.5% of the population. [2]
Locating a Prisoner
To locate a prisoner in the Ohio prison system, you can use the ODRC’s online inmate search tool[3]. The search requires the inmate’s first and last name or their inmate number.
Family Visitation Rules
Family and friends can visit inmates, but visitation rules vary by facility and inmate status[4]. Most prisons allow contact visits, but some restrictions may apply, such as limited visiting hours and dress codes.
Prison Security Levels
Ohio classifies its prisons into five security levels:
- Level 1 (minimum)
- Level 2 (medium)
- Level 3 (close)
- Level 4 (maximum)
- Level 5 (administrative maximum)[5]
The factors considered in determining an inmate’s security level include criminal history, sentence length, and behavior.
Parole and Factors Considered
The Ohio Parole Board handles parole decisions[6]. Factors considered include the inmate’s criminal history, conduct in prison, and likelihood of successful reintegration into society.
Health Services
ODRC provides a range of health services to inmates, including primary care, dental care, and mental health treatment3. The department also has specialized units for inmates with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes.
Educational and Vocational Programs
ODRC offers various educational and vocational programs to help inmates develop skills and prepare for reentry[7].
These include:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) classes
- Career-technical education programs
- Advanced Job Training (AJT) programs
- Apprenticeship programs
Rehabilitative Programs
The Ohio State Prison system provides several rehabilitative programs, such as:
- Substance abuse treatment programs
- Mental health treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Faith-based programs
- Reentry programs [8]
Ohio State Prison Pros and Cons
Pros of the Ohio prison system include its focus on rehabilitation and reentry programs. However, critics argue that the system faces challenges such as overcrowding, high recidivism rates, and inadequate funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment[9].
Reentry Initiatives
Ohio has several reentry initiatives to help inmates successfully transition back into society including:
- The Reentry Resource Center, which provides information and support to inmates and their families
- The Offender Reentry Coalition, a partnership between ODRC and community organizations to coordinate reentry services
- The Reentry Housing Assistance Program, which helps inmates find housing upon release
Ohio State Prison News
Fight At Ohio Maximum-Security State Prison Leads To Death of Prison Inmate:
Sources & Weblinks
1. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
2. The Sentencing Project. (2023). State-by-State Data – Ohio.
3. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Offender Search.
4. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction -Visiting Rules.
5. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Security Levels.
6. Ohio Parole Board -.About the Parole Board.
7. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Education.
8. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Rehabilitative Services.
9. American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio. (2021) – Ohio’s Prison System Opportunities for Reform.
OHIO STATE PRISONS:
Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution
Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution
2338 North West Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Telephone: (419)-224-8000
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 4501
Lima, Ohio 45801
Belmont Correctional Institution
Belmont Correctional Institution
68518 Bannock Road
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Telephone: (740)-695-5169
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Belmont Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 540
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Chillicothe Correctional Institution
Chillicothe Correctional Institution
15802 State Route 104 North
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Telephone: (740)-774-7080
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Chillicothe Correctional Institution
P. O. Box 5500
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Correctional Reception Center
Correctional Reception Center
11271 State Route 762
Orient, Ohio 43146
Telephone: (614)-877-2441
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Correctional Reception Center
P.O. Box 300
Orient, Ohio 43146
Dayton Correctional Institution
Dayton Correctional Institution
4104 Germantown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45417
Telephone: (937)-263-0060
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Dayton Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 17399
Dayton, Ohio 45417
Franklin Medical Center
Franklin Medical Center
1990 Harmon Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Telephone: (614)-445-5960
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Franklin Medical Center
P.O. Box 23658
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Grafton Correctional Institution
Grafton Correctional Institution
2500 South Avon Belden Road
Grafton, Ohio 44044
Telephone: (440)-748-1161
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Grafton Correctional Institution
2500 South Avon Belden Road
Grafton, Ohio 44044
Lake Erie Correctional Institution
Lake Erie Correctional Institution
501 Thompson Road
Conneaut, Ohio 44030
Telephone: (440)-599-4100
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Lake Erie Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 8000
Conneaut, Ohio 44030
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Lebanon Correctional Institution
3791 State Route 63
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Telephone: (513)-932-1211
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Lebanon Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 56
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
London Correctional Institution
London Correctional Institution
1580 State Route 56
London, Ohio 43140
Telephone: (740)-852-2454
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
London Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 69
London, Ohio 43140
Lorain Correctional Institution
Lorain Correctional Institution
2075 South Avon-Belden Road
Grafton, Ohio 44044
Telephone: (440)-748-1049
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Lorain Correctional Institution
2075 South Avon-Belden Road
Grafton, Ohio 44044
Madison Correctional Institution
Madison Correctional Institution
1851 State Route 56
London, Ohio 43140
Telephone: (740)-852-9777
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Madison Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 740
London, Ohio 43140
Mansfield Correctional Institution
Mansfield Correctional Institution
1150 North Main Street
Mansfield, Ohio 44901
Telephone: (419)-525-4455
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Mansfield Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 788
Mansfield, Ohio 44901
Marion Correctional Institution
Marion Correctional Institution
940 Marion-Williamsport Road
Marion, Ohio 43302
Telephone: (740)-382-5781
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Marion Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 57
Marion, Ohio 43302
Noble Correctional Institution
Noble Correctional Institution
15708 McConnelsville Road
Caldwell, Ohio 43724
Telephone: (740)-732-5188
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Noble Correctional Institution
15708 McConnelsville Road
Caldwell, Ohio 43724
North Central Correctional Complex
North Central Correctional Complex
670 Marion-Williamsport Road
Marion, Ohio 43302
Telephone: (740)-387-7040
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
North Central Correctional Complex
P.O. Box 1812
Marion, Ohio 43302
Northeast Reintegration Center
Northeast Reintegration Center
2675 East 30th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Telephone: (216)-771-6460
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Northeast Reintegration Center
2675 East 30th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Ohio Reformatory for Women
Ohio Reformatory for Women
1479 Collins Avenue
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Telephone: (937)-642-1065
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Ohio Reformatory for Women
1479 Collins Avenue
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Ohio State Penitentiary
Ohio State Penitentiary
878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Telephone: (330)-743-0700
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Ohio State Penitentiary
878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Pickaway Correctional Institution
Pickaway Correctional Institution
11781 St. Route 762
Orient, Ohio 43146
Telephone: (614)-877-4362
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Pickaway Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 209
Orient, Ohio 43146
Richland Correctional Institution
Richland Correctional Institution
1001 Olivesburg Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44905
Telephone: (419)-526-2100
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Richland Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 8107
Mansfield, Ohio 44905
Ross Correctional Institution
Ross Correctional Institution
16149 State Rt. 104
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Telephone: (740)-774-7050
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Ross Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 7010
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Southeastern Correctional Complex
Southeastern Correctional Complex
Lancaster Unit
5900 B.I.S. Road
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Southeastern Correctional Complex
Hocking Unit
16759 Snake Hollow Road
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Telephone:
Lancaster Unit: (740)-653-4324
Hocking Unit: (740)-753-1917
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Southeastern Correctional Complex
Lancaster Unit
5900 B.I.S. Road
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Inmate Name, ID Number
Southeastern Correctional Complex
Hocking Unit
P.O. Box 59
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
1724 St. Rt. 728
Lucasville, Ohio 45699
Telephone: (740)-259-5544
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 45699
Lucasville, Ohio 45699
Toledo Correctional Institution
Toledo Correctional Institution
2001 East Central Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43608
Telephone: (419)-726-7977
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Toledo Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 80033
Toledo, Ohio 43608
Trumbull Correctional Institution
Trumbull Correctional Institution
5701 Burnett Road
Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
Telephone: (330)-898-0820
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Trumbull Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 901
Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430-0901
Inmate Name, ID Number
TCI Camp
P.O. Box 640
Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
Warren Correctional Institution
Warren Correctional Institution
5787 State Route 63
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Telephone: (513)-932-3388
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Warren Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 120
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
