NOTE THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL WEBPAGE OF OCDC. ONLY USE THE PHONE NUMBER IMMEDIATELY BELOW TO CONTACT THE INSTITUTION. DO NOT USE THE CONTACT FORM UNLESS YOU WISH TO CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM.
OTTAWA-CARLETON DETENTION CENTRE (OCDC) CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER
Getting in touch with an Inmate at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)
This is a correctional facility for men and women.
To leave a message for an inmate call 613-824-6080, dial 7, and leave a message with the inmate's name, your name and a phone number the inmate can reach you at.
Visiting Hours at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)
All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Call Monday through Friday at 613-824-6080 and dial 0 to speak with an operator in order to arrange a visit.
You must be on the inmate's visiting list in order to book a visit. You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Only two people are allowed in the visit room at a time. Inmates can have two visits of 20 minutes each per week. You must have two pieces of identification to present to security, including one with a photo.
General population visits are Mon-Sun 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Protective custody population visits are by appointment only Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Female visits by appointment only 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) Location Address & Telephone
613-824-6080
2244 Innes Rd. Ottawa, ON
K1B 4C4
We May be Able to Accept a Legal Aid Certificate if You or a Family Member are in OCDC
We accept Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) certificates from inmates housed at OCDC in appropriate cases. Gordon Scott Campbell is a member of LAO's Extremely Serious Criminal Matters Panel, Criminal Law Panel, and Immigration Law Panel.