Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1972
Total Acreage	1,625
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	483
Total Staff	638
FY 13 GRF Budget	$51,699,871
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$109.66
Population as of 05/13	1,384
Black Inmates	797
White Inmates	572
Other Inmates	15
Escapes/Walkways 2012	0
Security Levels	1's - 0 2's - 0 3's - 99 4's - 1,282 5's  3

Security Level Descriptions:

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

Visiting

Hours

• Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays.
• Visitors will not be processed into the visiting area after 4:00 p.m.
• Visiting is closed Sundays through Tuesday 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

• Visiting reservations are required for all visiting sessions.
• Reservations are accepted up to 30 days in advance but no less than 72 hours prior to the visit. 
• With the exception of state holidays, approved visitors may make a reservation by calling 740-259-5544, ext. 3208, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.  

  Institution-Specific Visiting Information

• Visiting is limited to a maximum of 5 visitors per inmate at one time, unless special arrangements have been made in advance.

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

Video Visiting

Offenders at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility may participate in video visitation with approved visitors.  More information may be found on the 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

The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility 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 Venetta Kennedy at 740-259-5544, ext. 3425 or via email at Venetta.Kennedy@odrc.state.oh.us

Unique Programs

• SOCF Farm Project: The Scioto County Homeless Shelter started last year purchasing seeds for a garden.  Inmates from the Ross Correctional Camp are transported to work on the farm at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility during the week.  The inmates have a significant role in planting and cultivating the garden.  Over 1 1/2 acre of land is used to grow crops such as sweet potatoes, red potatoes, radishes, green beans, cauliflower, bell peppers, watermelon, carrots, onions, zucchini, lettuce, beets, and corn.  The crops are harvested and donated to the local Scioto County Homeless Shelter and food pantries.
• ADAPT Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program:  Developed and designed for inmates while incarcerated to receive intensive outpatient care for drug/alcohol abuse.  The 12 week program focuses on the implementation of cognitive and behavioral therapy through education to abolish dependency.  

Inmate Programs