Ohio State Penitentiary is a Mixed security level State Prison located in the city of Youngstown, Ohio. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Ohio state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1998. The facility has a capacity of 502 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Youngstown, Ohio judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Ohio State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Ohio State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Ohio State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Ohio State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 330-743-0700 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Ohio State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Ohio State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | 8:30am-2:30pm |
| Thu | 8:30am-2:30pm |
| Fri | 8:30am-2:30pm |
| Sat | 8:30am-2:30pm |
| Sun | — |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Ohio State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 330-743-0700. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at drc.osp@odrc.state.oh.us.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Ohio State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number Ohio State Penitentiary 878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road Youngstown, Ohio 44505 | — | — | — |