Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) (2024)

Visitation Guidelines - Visitation with inmates is non-contact using video monitors. All visits are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled anytime. Also, if a time slot is available, those with accounts can visit using “Visit Now.” Scheduling is done by the visitor either in the CCNO lobby on a video monitor or via the Internet at Inmate Video Visitation. Visits can be held either in the CCNO lobby or by using your home computer or smartphone if it is equipped with a webcam and microphone. There is a fee for home visits, but visits held in the CCNO lobby are at no charge.

General Visitation Rules

1. All visits are monitored and subject to recording for the safety and security of the facility.
2. You cannot use any additional camera, telecommunications device or recording device during a visit.
3. It is recommended that visitors arrive at CCNO to register with Central Control at least 10 minutes before the scheduled lobby visit. If the visitor arrives late, the visit will be held, but it will NOT be extended past the scheduled appointment time.
4. All adult visitors must present a picture ID (valid driver's license or state ID) with a date of birth before visiting. If the name on the visitation schedule does not match the name on the ID, the visit will not be held.
5. Visitors in the lobby will not be required to wear a Visitor Pass. All other visitors will be required to wear a Visitor Pass. Proper attire is required at all times. Specific dress code requirements can be reviewed below.
6. During visitation, an inmate may visit with a maximum of two adults and three children. Visitors will not be substituted. Only two adults will visit. The visit time will not be split if more than two adults are scheduled.
7. Any minor, 17 years or younger, must be accompanied by their legal/custodial parent or guardian.
8. The parent or legal guardian of a minor child must maintain close supervision of that child before, during, and after each visit. Children will never be left unattended in the lobby or parking lot for any reason. Disobedient children will not be tolerated. Visits can be denied or terminated if the visit is already in progress.
9. If a visitor exits the lobby or visitation room during the visit they will not be allowed to resume the visit.
10. Loud talking, excessive emotionalism or any other type of disruptive behavior will not be permitted in the lobby or visitation room.
11. A visitor under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit.
12. A visitor may be required to pass through a metal detector. If any visitor fails the metal detector test, they will be subject to a search with a hand-held metal detector.
13. All visitors are subject to a frisk search or strip-down observation search. Visitors may refuse; however, they will not be permitted to visit.
14. All inmates and visitors are to follow the instructions of staff. Failure to do so may result in a loss of visiting privileges.
15. CCNO is not responsible for theft or lost items.
16. All adult visitors will have a background check for warrants.
17. If the Court has imposed a no-contact order or temporary restraining order between the inmate and a potential visitor, no visit will occur.
18. Inmate property will be accepted during the Receptionist's normal business hours. No property will be accepted for inmates sentenced to prison.
19. Legal documents, checks or other approved documents requiring an inmate's signature can be brought to the CCNO lobby during the Receptionist's normal business hours. Please make an appointment with the Receptionist before bringing any documents in for an inmate's signature.

Visiting Inmates at Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO)

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Stryker OH location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Williams Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circ*mstances within the jail.