Visiting someone held at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic in Youngstown, Ohio starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic directly at 330-746-3777 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 330-746-3777 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 330-746-3777 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.
A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 330-746-3777 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone discount plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 330-746-3777 to confirm what's available at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at ODRC - Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (ICE) - CoreCivic, call 330-746-3777.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 216-749-9200 Video conference officer for legal scheduling: 330-746-3777 ext. 46754 Virtual attorney visit email: NEOCCVIDEOCOURT@CORECIVIC.COM
Visiting Hours
Saturday: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Visiting Rules
All friend and family visits are non-contact.
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and must be scheduled through the video conference officer at 330-746-3777 ext. 46754.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.
Virtual Attorney Visits and Legal Calls
Attorneys can request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls by emailing NEOCCVIDEOCOURT@CORECIVIC.COM or calling 330-746-3777 ext. 46754 to reach the court room officer who handles scheduling. The court officers will reply with a confirmed date and time.
Appointments must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions run 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in 30 to 60-minute blocks. There is no cap on how many VTC appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute meeting with the same detainee in a single day.
The email request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number, several proposed dates and times, a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and a scan of the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.
Recording any virtual or in-person visit, by audio or video, is prohibited. Violations can result in suspension or permanent loss of virtual attorney visit privileges.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 216-749-9200 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.