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Times and days are subject to change without notice
This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 419-947-1151 for more information, alerts, or scheduling changes.
General visiting hours:
Female inmates: Sundays, 1 pm-3 pm and 7 pm-9 pm
Male inmates: Wednesdays, 1 pm-3 pm and 7 pm-9 pm
ICE male inmates: Saturdays, 1 pm-3 pm and 7 pm-9 pm
All visitors must call on Sundays between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm to schedule visits.
I. POLICY:
Inmate visitation (family members, friends and professionals) provides a means by which the inmate can maintain contact with family and friends and receive professional consultation to cope with personal and legal problems. Visits shall be restricted only if the jail administrator or designee determines that a visit is a threat to safety, security or best interests of the jail. The jail administrator or designee shall document restrictions in writing. Visits between inmates and members of the public shall be monitored And may be recorded by any means for safety and security reasons. Visitors shall be required to provide valid identification.
II. PROCEDURE:
A. Non-Contact Visits/Non-Professional
1. All visitation shall be done by video visitation. The visit must be scheduled at least 12 hours in advance. All visits will be terminated 10 mins after the visit was scheduled if the visitor fails to log in online.
2. Non-contact visits will be held in the Visitation Area located in the public lobby as well as online via internet. An inmate entrance is located within the security perimeter. The area is located just inside the lobby. This area can be observed from the booking office without listening to conversations yet maintaining security and is secure that physically separates the inmate and visitor with capability for two-way conversation and non-obscured and/or video visitation.
3. Visitation Requirements:
Officer.
f. Parents are responsible for the conduct and safety of their children. Disruptive behavior by children is grounds for termination of the visit.
g. Visitors may be subject to a search upon entering or leaving the facility.
h. Loud, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior is grounds for termination of the visit.
i. Corrections staff has the authority to seat visitors or inmates at their discretion..
j. Visitors are expected to wear appropriate attire. The Visitation Officer has the right to deny visitation for inappropriate attire.
k. Personnel supervising visits may give a verbal warning to inmates or visitors who fail to comply with the Jails' visitation rules. If a rule is broken for a second time, the visit will be terminated and the visitor(s) will be asked to leave. Some violations will not require a warning.
3. Number of visitors: 1 adult and 2 children or 2 adults and 1
Child or 3 adults.
Visitation times/scheduling procedures:
The jail shall provide general visitation hours that provide inmates the opportunity for thirty minutes of visitation per week. If the jail utilizes video visitation, it will provide weekly general visitation hours that are supported by the visitation system utilized, no less than twenty minutes per per visit. A schedule of visiting hours shell be posted in inmate and visitor areas or the jail website.
Inmates will be permitted 2 hour a week in 30 minute blocks, unless circumstances dictate a temporary suspension of visitation. Visitation will be allowed 7 days a week and times: 8am – 11am, 1pm – 2pm, 6pm – 8pm
The visiting times and rules will be posted in the public lobby Area, in the Inmate Rules and Regulations and on our website.
A. visitor must make an appointment by scheduling online or in the lobby on the visitation kiosk.
B. For video visitation in the lobby, each visitor will be
Positively identified at the inmate information window and then be directed to the visitation kiosk.
C. No cell phones are permitted during visits.
D. Proper identification:
b. If questions arise over what constitutes acceptable identification, the Shift Supervisor/O.I.C. shall be contacted and resolve all issues.
5. Visitor Registration / Log Book:
6. Viewing of visitation:
The jail administrator or designee will monitor all scheduled visits. Any misconduct will result in the visitor losing the privilege of visiting any inmate in the facility.
7. Search of Visitors:
The Shift Supervisor/OIC shall be summoned and the visitor turned over to them for the filing of criminal charges.
c. Inmates shall be informed in writing that the visit was - denied including the rationale for denial.
B. Special Visits and or Contact Visits:
1. Eligibility for Special Visit and or contact visits: Any special visit must be approved by the Sheriff or Jail Administrator. All visits, whether approved or denied, will be documented by utilizing the Special Visit Request form. This form will be completed by the Shift Supervisor/OIC and forwarded to the Jail Administrator for approval or denial. This document will be on file in the inmate file and visitation log. Visitors shall give at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of when they would like the special visit. Such visits will be conducted in the visitation area. Special visits may be granted when:
a. An event of personal significance has occurred for the inmate (i.e., death of spouse, sibling or parent), and the visit may help to reduce the ill effects of the event on the inmate.
b. Other such circumstances which have prevented a visit from taking place at the regular scheduled time. No personal property or money will be taken or handed out during any visiting periods.
C. ICE detainees/Inmates may make requests for contact visits using the Special Visit Request form. These contact visits must be approved by both the Sheriff or Jail Administrator and the ICE Field Office. Due to the approval being needed by ICE these requests must be made three (3) business days in advance of the requested visit.
Male Detainees:
Saturdays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Female Detainees:
Sundays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time.
Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility.
Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area.
Attorney Visits - Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours:
Attorneys and/or paralegals may visit detainees seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., including holidays.
A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.
Consular Visits - Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at (614) 469-2900.
Clergy Visits - Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office.
Visiting Restrictions
Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations) - All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.
All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.
The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Mt. Gilead OH location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.
No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.
All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.
Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Morrow Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.
County - Rules by type
The Morrow County Correctional Facility, located in Mt. Gilead, OH, plays a crucial role in facilitating successful offender reintegration into the community, a cornerstone of effective crime control strategies. With a focus on rehabilitation and community engagement, the center aims to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into society. However, this process is governed by a multitude of rules and regulations that visitors must adhere to, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.
Visitors to the prison must navigate a complex set of guidelines regarding identification, conduct, and the items they can bring during visits. These rules are in place to maintain order within the facility and to protect both visitors and inmates. For example, visitors are required to present proper forms of identification upon arrival, such as a driver's license or government-issued ID card. This helps to verify their identity and ensure that they are authorized to visit the inmate.
Furthermore, visitors must adhere to strict rules regarding their conduct while inside the facility. Disruptive behavior, the use of loud or obscene language, or engaging in any form of sexual behavior can result in the termination of the visit and may lead to further consequences. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing certain items into the visiting room, including cell phones, cameras, and weapons. These restrictions help to maintain the safety and security of the facility and prevent any unauthorized items from entering the prison.
In addition to these general rules, there are specific guidelines that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with children must ensure that they are supervised at all times and that they do not engage in any inappropriate behavior while inside the facility. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.
Another important aspect of visiting a prison is understanding the limitations and restrictions that may apply to certain individuals. For example, individuals who have previously been incarcerated, are currently under probation or parole supervision, or are victims of the inmate are typically not permitted to visit. Likewise, individuals who have had their visiting privileges suspended or who have an active protection from abuse (PFA) order against them are also prohibited from visiting the inmate.
Despite these restrictions, there are procedures in place for individuals who wish to visit an inmate but are not permitted under normal circumstances. Inmates can initiate a request to have a prohibited visitor added to their visiting list, and a recommendation from the inmate's unit team may allow the visitor to be approved by the facility manager or designee. However, reinstatement of visiting privileges is not guaranteed, and individuals whose visiting privileges have been suspended must write to the appropriate facility manager seeking reinstatement.
Upon arrival at the prison, visitors are subject to a thorough screening process to ensure that they do not bring any contraband into the facility. This includes a search of their person, their belongings, and their vehicle. Visitors must also pass through a metal detector and may be subject to additional screening measures, such as drug screenings conducted by dogs or special devices. Failure to pass these screenings can result in the denial of the visit and may lead to further consequences.
Once inside the visiting room, visitors must continue to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the prison. This includes refraining from conversing with other inmates or their guests, as well as following any specific instructions given by the visiting room officers. Visitors are also responsible for keeping control of their children and ensuring that they do not engage in any disruptive behavior.
In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific rules that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with infants must adhere to guidelines regarding the types and amounts of baby items they can bring into the visiting room. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.
Overall, visiting a prison requires careful adherence to a complex set of rules and regulations designed to maintain order and security within the facility. By understanding and following these guidelines, visitors can help to ensure a safe and positive experience for themselves, the inmates, and the staff.