Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Franklin Medical Center

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1993
Total Acreage	8
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	382
Total Staff	600
FY 13 GRF Budget	$45,011,968
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Population as of 06/13	413
Black Inmates	151
White Inmates	258
Other Inmates	4
Escapes/Walkways 2012	0
Security Levels	1    -   2    -   3    -   4A  -  4B  - Death Row -	339  56  14  0  2  2

Visiting -

FMC Zone A and B is by reservation only.  The following is the information needed to schedule visits:

• Phone: 614-445-5960 and the following prompt: for visiting press #5

• Email: DRC.VisitationFMC@odrc.state.oh.us

• Mail: Franklin Medical Center
          P. O. Box 23658
          1990 Harmon Avenue
          Columbus, OH 43223

Zone A

• Seven days a week
• Monday - Short Term Inmates - Male and Female (visitors must be on the inmate's approved visiting list as established at their parent institution)
  Times:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
  • 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • 3 South Visiting Room
• Tuesday and Wednesday - Bedside visits - Male and Female (Note: Only one visitor per slot/timeframe)
  Times:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Male and Female
  Times:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 Zone B

• Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  Times:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (cut off time 9:50 a.m.)
  • 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (cut off time 2:00 p.m.)
   

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

For general visiting information or to download a visitor application, go to our visiting page.

Phone Calls

• Information on inmate telephone service and access is located at Offender Phone Services. 

Inmate Funds

A kiosk is available in the front entry building of the institution (Zone A).  Approved visitors may deposit funds into an offender trust account or PIN Debit phone account using the kiosks.  For additional information on inmate funds or other deposit options please visit http://www.drc.ohio.gov/web/inmate_funds.htm. 

 

Correspondence

• Information on written correspondence may be found at Offender Mail and Packages.

Volunteers in Prison

The Franklin Medical Center is committed to recruiting dedicated and resourceful volunteers to assist in reentry efforts by providing services to offenders.  For additional information on these opportunities or the application process, please contact Victoria Hubbard at 614-445-5960, ext. 2019 or via email at Victoria.Hubbard@odrc.state.oh.us 

Unique Programs

• Three Medical Units provide inpatient medical services to inmate-patients in need of intensive skilled medical and nursing care. Two units house patients with short-term needs. The third unit provides specialized care for those patients with significant long-term medical needs and/or with significant physical disabilities.
• The CARE (Creating A Responsive Environment for the Terminally Ill) program provides palliative and holistic end-of-life care for inmates suffering from advanced terminal illness. A multidisciplinary team addresses the medical, mental health, spiritual and daily assistance needs of each inmate-patient. The involvement of family members and Stephen Ministry community volunteers and inmate companions also support the program's goal of providing the inmate the opportunity to die with dignity.
• The Family Reunification Program encompasses special events designed to strengthen family bonds. These include annual Father/Child Father's Day, Teen Event, Birthday and Holiday celebrations, Mother's Day programs and Family Worship opportunities that bring families together for days of talking, sharing and fun activities.

Inmate Programs