Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Maximum
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- 1972
- Operated By
- Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Inmate Communication Overview
The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF) is a maximum-security state prison in Lucasville, Ohio, operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Opened in 1972, it houses Ohio's highest-security male inmates and is known for the 1993 Lucasville riot, one of the longest prison riots in US history.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction contracts with GTL (ViaPath) for phone and tablet services. Tablets support messaging, photos, and other content, with services transitioning from JPay to ViaPath. Phone calls run through the GTL system, with accounts managed on ConnectNetwork.
Money is deposited to inmate personal accounts through ConnectNetwork online and by phone, and only approved or tentatively approved visitors may send funds. In-person and video visits are available on scheduled days, and visitors must be approved in advance.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GTL
Tablet messaging through GTL (ViaPath) services, subject to ODRC content rules.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visits are reported as available. Confirm the current scheduling platform with the institution.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GTL
Photo sharing through GTL tablet services, subject to ODRC content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Outgoing calls through the GTL phone system. Fund through ConnectNetwork.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: ConnectNetwork
Deposits through ConnectNetwork online and by phone. Only approved or tentatively approved visitors may send funds.
Communication Providers at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL (ViaPath) provides the phone system and tablets with messaging and photos at SOCF. Content is transitioning from JPay to ViaPath.
View GTL ServicesConnectNetwork
ConnectNetwork accepts deposits to ODRC inmate personal accounts online and by phone, for approved visitors only.
View ConnectNetwork ServicesCommunication Rules at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
- Only approved or tentatively approved visitors may send money to an inmate's account.
- Deposits go through ConnectNetwork. Never send cash.
- Visits must be approved and scheduled in advance. Confirm current visiting days with the institution.
- Mail must include the inmate's full name and offender number and follow ODRC mail rules.
- All calls, messages, and visits are monitored under ODRC policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do phone calls work at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility?
- Calls run through the GTL phone system. Set up an account on ConnectNetwork to fund calls to your inmate.
- How do I send money to an SOCF inmate?
- Deposit through ConnectNetwork online or by phone at 1-888-988-4768. Only approved or tentatively approved visitors may send funds, and deposits are limited per transaction and per month.
- Can I visit someone at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility?
- Yes. In-person and video visits are available on scheduled days, but you must be an approved visitor first. Confirm current visiting days with the institution.
- Can I message an inmate at SOCF?
- Tablet messaging is available through GTL (ViaPath) services as Ohio transitions content from JPay to ViaPath.
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