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Ohio Inmate Pen Pals

Ohio Inmate Pen Pals

Browse verified profiles of incarcerated people in Ohio state prisons and find someone to write to. Free to search — unlock full contact details, mailing address, and inmate ID for $1.99 per profile.

Ohio runs the sixth-largest state prison system in the country through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), with 27 adult prisons statewide. Many of the people incarcerated in Ohio are looking to stay connected with the outside world — a letter, a card, or a new pen pal relationship can matter more than it might seem from the outside. Inmate Connection lets you browse real, verified Ohio inmate profiles by name, facility, and photo, completely free, before deciding who to reach out to.

📬 How mail works for Ohio inmates: ODRC scans incoming letters, photos, and greeting cards into an electronic format for the person to view, as part of its standard mail security screening process. When you unlock a profile on Inmate Connection, we give you the exact current mailing address and format so your letter actually reaches them.
How It Works
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Browse Ohio Profiles for Free

Search by name or scroll through Ohio inmate profiles — photos and first names are always visible, no account required.

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Unlock the Full Profile — $1.99

Get their full name, current facility, mailing address, and inmate ID so you can write to them right away.

3

Write Your First Letter

Not sure what to say? Use one of our free letter templates to help break the ice.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to browse Ohio inmate profiles?
Yes. Browsing, searching by name, and seeing photos and first names is always free. You only pay when you choose to unlock a specific profile's full contact details.
How much does it cost to get an Ohio inmate's mailing address?
$1.99 to unlock a single profile, one time — or $39.99/month for 40 unlocks if you're searching for multiple people. No recurring fee per profile.
Are these real, verified inmate profiles?
Yes — profiles are sourced from official Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction records, with some family-submitted profiles reviewed and approved before going live.
Do I need to know someone's exact inmate number to find them?
No — you can search by name alone. Their inmate ID and current facility are provided once you unlock their profile.
Ohio Prisons: Addresses, Mail & Visiting

Looking for a specific Ohio prison? Each page below has the address, phone number, how to send mail, and visiting information, checked against the official pages. See all 28 Ohio prisons →

Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution Belmont Correctional Institution Chillicothe Correctional Institution Correctional Reception Center Dayton Correctional Institution Franklin Medical Center Grafton Correctional Institution Lake Erie Correctional Institution Lebanon Correctional Institution London Correctional Institution Lorain Correctional Institution Madison Correctional Institution Mansfield Correctional Institution Marion Correctional Institution Noble Correctional Institution North Central Correctional Complex Northeast Ohio Correctional Center Northeast Reintegration Center Ohio Reformatory for Women Ohio State Penitentiary Pickaway Correctional Institution Richland Correctional Institution Ross Correctional Institution Southeastern Correctional Institution Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Toledo Correctional Institution Trumbull Correctional Institution Warren Correctional Institution
Guides for Writing to Someone in Ohio

New to this? These free guides cover the practical parts, from your first letter to sending money and visiting.

All Ohio Prisons: Addresses & Mail Rules →Ohio Inmate Search →Become a Pen PalPen Pal Safety & ScamsWrite a LetterWhat You Can SendSend MoneyPhone CallsEmail an InmateVisitingSend BooksSend PhotosFind an Inmate NumberLetter Templates
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Looking for someone in a different state? Inmate Connection covers facilities nationwide — browse profiles from these states too:

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