Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Lake Erie Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	2000
Total Acreage	52
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	144
Total Staff	243
Annual Operation Budget	$30,015,327
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$46.43
Population as of 3/12	1542
Black Inmates	855
White Inmates	644
Other Inmates	43
Escapes/Walkways 2012	0
Security Levels	1's - 450 2's - 1,092

Security Level Descriptions:

• 1 = Minimum Security
• 2 = Medium Security
• 3 = Close Security
• 4 = Maximum Security
• 5 = Administrative Maximum

Visiting

• Two sessions per day, Wednesday through Sunday:
  • Morning session:  7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (visitors must arrive at the prison for processing between 7:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.
  • Afternoon session:  12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (visitors must arrive at the prison for processing between 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Saturday sessions are reserved for inmates with numbers ending with an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8).
  • Sunday sessions are reserved for inmates with numbers ending with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9).
• General population inmates are permitted two (2) visits per month.
• Merit dorm inmates are permitted four (4) visits per month.
• Each visiting session counts as one visit.  Therefore, a morning visit and an afternoon visit count as two (2) visits.
• Inmates who are approved for an all day visit will not be permitted to leave the visiting room and then return.  All day visits must be pre-approved at the time of scheduling and will only be approved for special visits (as defined by ODRC policy), a distance of greater than 200 miles (regardless of state).
• Visiting is limited to a maximum of five (5) visitors per inmate at one time (including walking children).  Special visiting arrangements will be given consideration with proper advance notice.
• Segregation visitation sessions occur on Thursdays and Fridays.  Inmates in Disciplinary Control (DC) or Local Control (LC) status are permitted a maximum of one (1) session per month per approved visitor with a maximum of two (2) visitors per session.
• Inmates in Security Control (SC) are allowed a maximum of two (2) visiting sessions per month with a maximum of two (2) visitors per session.
• Only two segregation visitation slots are available per session so visitors are encouraged to schedule these visits as early as possible.
• Attorney and clergy visits are considered professional visits; therefore, they do not count toward the inmates' monthly visits.
• Visiting is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and all State Holidays.
• Visiting hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the institution to verify visiting hours before planning a visit.

  Reservations

• Approved visitors will be able to schedule their visits either in person or by calling our visiting department at 440-599-4100, ext. 25829.
• All approved visitors are responsible for knowing the inmate's name and number at the time of making the reservation.
• Days/hours for scheduling visits are Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. 
• Approved visitors can make a reservation up to thirty (30) days in advance but no later than seven (7) days in advance.
• Reservations must be cancelled at least seven (7) days in advance, or it will be counted as a visit for the current month.  Visits denied/terminated due to non-compliance with paperwork, processing rules, dress code, or any other visitation rule will count as a visit for the current month.

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

Correspondence

• Written correspondence to inmates must include the inmate's name and number on the envelope and be addressed to the appropriate institution.

Volunteers in Prison

Lake Erie Correctional Institution 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 Vince Vantell at 440-599-4536, ext. 64103 or via email at Vince.Vantell@odrc.state.oh.us

Unique Programs

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Program: This is a one year program and covers two drafting areas.  In Mechanical Drafting, students start by drawing simple two dimensional drawings working toward orthographic projection in assembly drawings with paper and pencil.  Students then start using the computer.  The first program they use is AutoCAD to learn the basics of CAD.  Then the students start using the Inventor and from there they move onto three dimensional solid modeling. In Architectural Drafting, students start by drawing pole barns, sheds, and simple houses using paper and pencil and then start using the computer.  The first program they use is AutoCAD. Then the students can move onto three dimensional house design using Revit.  Over the course of the program there are several opportunities for the students to participate in community service projects.  The class has drawn houses for Habitat for Humanity, designed skate parks, benches, trash containers, picnic tables and signs for local communities.  It helps the students feel better about themselves by giving back to the community.

Inmate Programs