Mansfield Correctional Institution

Visiting hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

*ALL VISITS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY / LIMIT ONE RESERVATION PER DAY*

MAIN COMPOUND (General Population)

• By reservation only  (Must be an approved or tentatively approved visitor)
• Wednesday through Saturday
• 7:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
• 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Only one Saturday visit allowed per offender/ per month
• Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and all state holidays

ManCC (Camp)

• By reservation only  (Must be an approved or tentatively approved visitor)
• Saturday/Sunday
• 7:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
• 10:00a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
• 12:40 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
• Closed Monday through Friday and all state holidays

                                                    Transitional Program Unit (TPU)

Restrictive Housing (RH)

• By reservation only (non-contact)
• Wednesday   11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday         8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday        11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Friday               8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Three visits per offender/per month
• Three visitors (including children) per visit
• Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, and all state holidays

 Limited Privilege Housing (LPH)…..5A, 5B, SMU1, SMU2

• By reservation only (non-contact)
• Wednesday     8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Wednesday    11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday          8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday        11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Friday               8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Friday              11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Three visits per offender/per month
• Three visitors (including children) per visit
• Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, and all state holidays

Visiting Applications, Reservations, and Procedures

Each potential visitor must complete a Visiting Application and have it approved before visiting an inmate. This application may be sent through the mail, emailed, faxed, or dropped off in person. Visitation will not be allowed until your application has been processed and you have been approved and notified. For complete details, click here.

Reservations

Main Compound (General Population)

• Must be an approved or tentatively approved visitor
• Reservation requests accepted no less than 14 days and no more than 60 days in advance of visit.
• Reservation requests can be made by email and should include 3 proposed dates/times in priority order. Send to: [email protected]
• Telephone requests will be accepted by calling 419-525-4455 ext. 52599
• Wednesday – Friday    8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to  8:00 p.m.
• Saturday                 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday                    7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Reservations can be made in person, on a day the visitor is presently visiting. The reservation request will be taken at the Visit office, before the present visit.
• Reservation request forms will be accepted/confirmed by mail (with self-addressed stamped envelope).
• Forms may be obtained at the Visit Office window or if requested, sent to the visitor,   accompanied with a self- addressed stamped envelope.
• The offender may mail the form to the visitor.

All visit reservation requests should be mailed to:

Mansfield Correctional Institution (Visit Office)

P.O. Box 788

Mansfield, Ohio  44901

ManCC (Camp)                                        

• Must be an approved or tentatively approved visitor
• Reservation requests accepted no less than 14 days and no more than 30 days in advance of visit.
• There are no email reservation requests for ManCC.
• Telephone requests will be accepted by calling 419-525-4455 ext. 52955.
• Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Reservations can be made in person, on a day the visitor is presently visiting.
• Reservation request forms will be accepted/confirmed by mail (with self-addressed stamped envelope).
• Forms may be obtained at the ManCC Entry Building or if requested, sent to the visitor, accompanied with a self- addressed stamped envelope.
• The offender may mail the form to the visitor.

All visit reservation requests should be mailed to:

Mansfield Correctional Camp (Visit Office)
P.O. Box 788
Mansfield, Ohio  44901

*ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION*

*ALL VISITORS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH*

*ALL VISITORS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THROUGH THE METAL DETECTOR*

Dress Code

Appropriate clothing and undergarments must be worn (i.e., bra, slip, and underwear) to visit an inmate.

Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to:

• See-through clothing of any kind.
• Tops or dresses that expose the midriff or have open backs or open sides (such as any sleeveless clothing such as halter tops, tube tops, cropped tops, tank tops, and muscle shirts).
• Low-cut clothing cut in a manner that exposes the chest.
• Any clothing that inappropriately exposes undergarments.
• Skirts, dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes with the hem or slit above the mid-knee.
• Wrap-around skirts/dresses or break-away type pants.
• Clothing with any gang related markings.
• Clothing with obscene and/or offensive pictures, slogans, language, and/or gestures.
• Form-fitted clothing made from Spandex or Lycra or other similar knit material such as leotards, unitards, bicycle shorts, tight jeans, or tight pants.
• Clothing with inappropriate holes/rips, including shoulder cut-outs.
• No smartwatches or fitness monitors (such as fitbits).

Purses, handbags, and backpacks are not permitted. Diaper bags and infant carriers are allowed, but clear plastic bags are preferred. You may bring:

• A reasonable number of diapers and baby wipes
• Three plastic baby bottles
• Three plastic containers of baby food
• One pacifier

Video Visitation

Mansfield Correctional Institution maintains JPAY video visitation kiosks in every general population housing unit. The hours of availability for video visits are as follows: 

Sundays through Saturdays: 7:30 a.m.  – 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Visits are 30 minutes in duration; however, an additional 30 minutes can be requested if there is no one scheduled at the same kiosk immediately after the conclusion of the initial video visit.

An approved visitor is defined as: A visitor that submitted an application for visitation, processing has been completed, and approval by institutional staff may request a video visit.

Approved visitors must create an account and register with JPay. Video visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

You must include the offender’s name and DOC number on the envelope of all inmate mail. You can find your inmate’s DOC number by calling Central Inmate Records at 614-752-1076, or you can use the online tool.

JPay Email Option
JPay allows family and friends to email their incarcerated loved one. Please visit JPay for additional information.

The Inmate Food and Sundry Package Program
Family, friends, and inmates may order food and sundry packages from approved vendors  Keefe Group/Access Securepak, Union Supply Direct, and Walkenhorsts. Inmates have access to catalogs, flyers, and order forms for these programs.

Inmates at Mansfield Correctional Institution do have access to phones, but they can’t receive incoming calls. For complete details on how to call an inmate in Ohio, please click here.

You can send money to your inmate at Mansfield Correctional Institution through JPay or the ConnectNetwork only if you are an approved (or tentatively approved) visitor. 

• MAIL - You can make deposits by U.S. Mail through JPay. Each money order must be accompanied by the Money Order Deposit form, found on the JPay Website and a copy of your driver's license (or state ID or passport). This will be used to match your name to the visiting list. The name on the money order must exactly match:
  • the name on the driver's license, state ID, or passport; AND
  • the name and date of birth used to register as a visitor with DRC
  • Money orders may not exceed $200, unless approved in advance by the institution Warden.
  • You will not be able to send any letters to the inmate with the money order. Any letters sent to inmates with the money order will be discarded.
  • Please visit the JPay website for additional information.

• ONLINE - Send money through the  ConnectNetwork website with deposits using credit or debit cards. OffenderConnect charges a transaction fee for using this service. 
• TELEPHONE - Call 1-888-988-4PMT (4768), reference Site ID 86 when prompted by the automated attendant. Deposits can be made through the toll-free number using credit or debit cards. There is a transaction fee for using this service.