ODRC - Richland Correctional Institution (RICI)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 13, 2024
Address
1001 S Olivesburg Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905
Beds
2924
County
Richland
Phone
419-526-2100
Fax
419-521-2810
Email
drc.rici@odrc.state.oh.us
Mailing Address
PO Box 8107, Mansfield, OH 44905

RICI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at RICI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 419-526-2100.

Located at 1001 S Olivesburg Rd in Mansfield, OH, RICI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. RICI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

RICI is a medium-security state prison housing approximately 2,924 adult males, with an equal split between Caucasian and African American demographics. Previously marred by gang-related violence, it now ranks among Ohio's safer prisons. RICI prioritizes re-entry and education, offering college courses for diploma or GED holders and vocational training in automotive repair, woodworking, barbering, HVAC, and more.

Unique programs include Pound Puppy, training dogs for seven weeks, Roots for Success, an environmental literacy program, and CDL, a commercial driver's license enhancement program. The Reintegration Housing Unit fosters responsibility through diverse programming, while the Recovery Residential Unit offers holistic substance abuse recovery support. The Reading Room promotes family literacy with inmate narrators reading to visiting children.

Offender programs encompass community services like Pound Puppy and ToyTime, academic offerings including literacy, pre-GED, GED, and post-secondary education, and a range of vocational programs such as carpentry, HVAC, and barbering. RICI's commitment to inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration is evident in its comprehensive programming tailored to diverse needs and interests.

Inmate Locator

RICI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

In-person and video visitation may be available.

Visiting hours are subject to change without notice.

Please call the institution for more information about visiting.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.