Allen County, OH Jail and Prison System

Address:	2338 North West Street, Lima, OH 45801
E-mail:	drc.aoci@odrc.state.oh.us
Phone:	419-224-8000
Fax:	419-224-5828
Website:	http://www.drc.ohio.gov/aoci
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allen-Correctional-Institution/384975931583880

Allen Correctional Institution is a Mixed security level State Prison located in the city of Lima, 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 1988 Allen Correctional Institution has a total population of 1,637, being the 0th largest facility in Ohio. The facility has a capacity of 1,645 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Lima, Ohio judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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1,637 Population
470 Employees

1,645 Capacity
Lima, Ohio Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Allen Correctional Institution?

Locating an Inmate in Allen Correctional Institution

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Allen Correctional Institution 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 have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Allen Correctional Institution Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Allen Correctional Institution inmate contact the facility directly via 419-224-8000 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Allen Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Allen Correctional Institution 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	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Tue	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Wed	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Thu	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Fri	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Sat	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Sun	7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

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 Allen Correctional Institution.

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 419-224-8000. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at drc.aoci@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 Allen Correctional Institution 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 Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution PO Box 4501 Lima, OH 45802.	—	—	—

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

A kiosk is available in the front entry building of the institution from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. 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 pleas