ODRC - London Correctional Institution (LoCI)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
1580 OH 56, SW , London, OH 43140
Beds
2245
County
Madison
Phone
740-852-2454
Fax
740-845-3399
Email
drc.loci@odrc.state.oh.us

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

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

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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

Satellite View of ODRC - London Correctional Institution (LoCI)

You can support your loved ones at LoCI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 740-852-2454.

Located at 1580 OH 56, SW in London, OH, LoCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. LoCI 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.

LoCL, situated in Madison County, accommodates up to 2,500 adult males across minimum, medium, and close custody levels. The institution participates in prison industries, operating a dental laboratory and an auto parts manufacturing unit. Additionally, LoCL offers vocational training in various fields such as automotive repair, HVAC, barbering, web and graphic design, animal training, plumbing, electrician, carpentry, boiler operation, and water treatment.

One notable program at LoCL is the Renaissance Program, a seven-week initiative focused on healing, restoration, and reentry preparation. It emphasizes honesty, ethical living, and responsibility for a drug-free life post-release. The New Beginnings Unit is a restorative justice and interfaith program where inmates engage in community service, gain insights into their crimes' impacts, and explore spirituality within an interfaith community.

The Horizon Program fosters faith and character transformation through social skill training, spiritual growth, and interactions with community mentors. It aims to enhance personal and family responsibility, employability, cooperation, citizenship, and religious and social tolerance. Reading rooms at LoCL promote family literacy, providing a welcoming space stocked with children's books and facilitated by inmate narrators who read to visiting children.

LoCL offers a range of offender programs, including community services like Ohio Reads and Crayons 2 Computers, and academic opportunities such as adult basic education, GED classes, and transitional education programs. Apprenticeship programs cover various trades like alteration tailoring, automotive mechanics, boiler operation, and landscape management, among others. Education services include computer-aided instructional labs, tutor training, and reentry connections.

Furthermore, LoCL provides specialized vocational programs in auto technology, barbering, HVAC, and web design/computer-aided graphics. The institution collaborates with Urbana University for apprenticeships in multiple fields. Overall, LoCL's diverse programs and initiatives aim to foster rehabilitation, skill development, and reintegration for its inmate population.

Inmate Locator

LoCI 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.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

Visitation Information

Visitation is from Tuesday through Sunday. No visitation on holidays.

All scheduled visitors must be added to the reservation during scheduling. No replacements or added visitors will be permitted on the day of the visit.

Courtesy visits for unregistered minors will no longer be authorized. Visitors of every age must be approved applicants and registered in the Viapath visitation website.

Once you have registered, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit the website and schedule a visit using your Visitor ID and Password to login.
  2. Select the date, location, and time of day you would like to visit. Be advised that if you cannot choose a date, the session is full. There are two times available:
    • Morning session: 7:45 a.m. to noon. Check-in starts from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (due to count time at 11 a.m.).
    • Evening session: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check-in starts from noon to 3:30 p.m. (due to count time at 4 p.m.).
  3. Once completed, click “search.” Your chosen visit will be displayed below and will take you to the confirmation page.
  4. Verify that everything is correct and agree to the “Facility Visitation Policies.”
  5. Click “confirm” and you will be given a confirmation number. Your visit is now scheduled.

For any questions or concerns, please email us at: drc.visitationloci@odrc.state.oh.us

In-Person Visitation Hours:

Available Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat.
1st session: 7:45 a.m. to noon
2nd Session: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Visits can be scheduled through https://ohdoc.gtlvisitme.com/app

Video Visitation Hours:
Available daily.
7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ask The Inmate

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