How to mail a letter to an inmate at Correctional Reception Center
To write to someone held at Correctional Reception Center, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and inmate number, ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC), Correctional Reception Center, 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505. Correctional Reception Center is a reception center in Orient, Ohio, operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Under the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)'s rules, personal mail is sent to this central address — not the prison — where it is opened, scanned, and delivered to the inmate as a photocopy.
Inmate mail — Correctional Reception Center
[Inmate's full committed name] [inmate number] ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC) Correctional Reception Center 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505
All personal mail for Correctional Reception Center is processed offsite. Put the inmate's full committed name and inmate number on the first line so it can be matched and delivered.
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Key facts
- Send mail to ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC), Correctional Reception Center, 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 — the central processing center, not the prison.
- As of January 30, 2025, all personal letters and cards go to the ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC) in Youngstown — not the prison. Mail sent to the institution is forwarded but delayed.
- Address it to the inmate’s full committed name and inmate number (a letter followed by digits, e.g. A555555), then the OMPC address. Include your full first and last name and return address.
- Personal mail is opened and scanned; the inmate receives a copy on a tablet or a printout, not your original.
- This central address is for personal mail only. Legal mail, business correspondence, and publications (books, magazines, newspapers) are handled separately and are NOT sent to OMPC.
- Send only paper that scans cleanly — no crayon or marker, perfume, stickers, glitter, tape, or stains.
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How to send your letter
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Confirm the person is still at Correctional Reception Center
Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Correctional Reception Center — and double-check the inmate number — before you mail anything, using the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)'s official inmate locator.
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Address it exactly
First line: the inmate's full committed name and inmate number. Then ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC), Correctional Reception Center, 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505. Add your full first and last name and return address, or the letter is rejected.
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Keep the contents allowed
Plain letter-size paper is safest. Remember it will be opened and scanned, so send copies of photos or documents you are willing to lose. Do not enclose cash, stamps, gift cards, or any object other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected. Check the mail rules above before adding photos.
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Common questions
How do I address a letter to an inmate at Correctional Reception Center?
Put the inmate's full committed name and inmate number on the first line, then ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC), Correctional Reception Center, 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.
Is mail to Correctional Reception Center opened, read, or scanned?
Yes. Under the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned at a central processing center offsite, and the inmate receives a photocopy or digital scan rather than your original. Originals are not returned to you.
What can I send to Correctional Reception Center — photos, cards, or books?
Photos are scanned like letters. Avoid nude, sexually explicit, or gang-related images, and do not send polaroids or laminated photos. Books, magazines, and newspapers are not sent to OMPC — they must come directly from an approved publisher or vendor under ODRC mail policy.
What can't I mail to Correctional Reception Center?
Do not send: Cash, checks, money orders, gift cards, or postage stamps; Any object other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures); Nude, sexually explicit, or obscene photos; Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker; Books, magazines, or bound materials sent as personal mail. Prohibited items get the letter rejected or destroyed.
What if the person has been transferred or released?
The letter will not reliably reach them or come back to you. Confirm they are still at Correctional Reception Center before mailing, since the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) moves people without notice.
Can the inmate write back to me?
Yes, if you include a complete return address. Inmates can send outgoing mail, though they may need to cover their own postage. PostPal prints your return address for you.
Sources
Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.
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