Monroe County Correctional Facility Information

Visitation

Onsite video visitation is available at the facility’s visitation center. Visitors can register and schedule visits online using the button above or through the kiosk in the visitation room.

Each inmate is allowed one 30-minute visit per week.

Maximum of three visitors per session, including children.

Visits must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.

Visitation hours: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Segregation visitation: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM).

Arrive 10 minutes early; late arrivals (over 10 minutes) will result in visit termination.

Valid photo ID required—failure to provide ID may result in a canceled visit.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Prohibited attire includes transparent clothing, halter tops, excessively tight/revealing outfits, hats, bandannas, or any clothing associated with gangs.

Personal items, including cell phones, are not allowed in the visitation area.

All visitation rules are posted in the facility.

Attorneys & Clergy Visits

To schedule a visit, call (740) 472-1612, option 4 (Booking).

Inmate Accounts

Funds can be added to an inmate’s account in three ways:

Kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office lobby (accepts credit/debit cards and cash: $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills).

Phone deposit: Call (866) 345-1884.

Online deposit: Visit www.inmatedeposits.com.

Do not mail personal checks or money orders—they will be returned.

Mailing Address

Inmate Name
C/O Monroe County Correctional Facility
47129 Moore Ridge Road
Woodsfield, OH 43793

Mail Restrictions:

Letters must be written in pen, pencil, or typed.

No more than 10 photos per envelope.

Prohibited items: Nudity, computer printouts, inmate-to-inmate correspondence, or unknown substances (e.g., perfume, lipstick, glitter, stickers). Any non-compliant mail will be returned to sender.

Telephone Services

No messages will be passed to inmates.

Inmates can make calls using housing unit telephones.

For assistance, call (888) 506-8407 or visit www.icsolutions.com.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

The Monroe County Correctional Facility enforces a zero-tolerance policy for sexual assault, abuse, and staff misconduct.

Inmates can report abuse or harassment verbally or in writing without fear of retaliation.

Family and friends can report concerns on behalf of an inmate by calling (740) 472-1612, option 6.

Annual PREA compliance reports are publicly available on this website.

Additional Information

Sex offender and house arrest inquiries: Call (740) 472-1612, option 4 (Booking).

Clergy volunteers wishing to hold religious services can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).

For any further questions, contact (740) 472-1612, option 4 (Booking).

Major Rick Shipp
📞 (740) 472-1612, option 6
📧 rick.shipp@monroesheriff.com

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