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Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre

  • Identification

    2 pieces of government-issued photo ID required, minors should have their health card as ID. Have to be physical copies, digital not accepted.

  • Visit Duration

    20 minutes

  • Number of Visitors

    2 adults and 2 minors

  • Storage for Belongings

    There are lockers available.

  • Washrooms

    There are visitors washrooms.

  • Accessibility

    Washrooms and visitor area are wheelchair accessible.

  • Family Visits

    No family visits.

  • Parking

    There is free visitor parking available. If you need accessible parking, let them know at the gate.

Local JHS Office

John Howard Society of Ottawa
401 Bell Street South,
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4K5.
T: 613.789.7418
E: jhsottawa@jhsottawa.ca

  • 2244 Innes Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 4C4
  • Phone number: 613-824-6080
  • Fax number: 613-590-5501

Visiting Hours

Since visiting hours vary depending on location in the institution call to book an visit and find out about visiting hours.

Directions

OCDC is accessible through OC Transpo. The 25 bus has a stop that

Visiting Details

Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and all visitors must be on an approved list before being able to schedule a visit. Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visit. If necessary, visitors should cancel their visit at least 1 hour in advance. Visitors cannot bring any belongings with them into the visiting area. If you have a vehicle, it is recommended to keep belongings, other than the required ID in the vehicle during the visit.

Security

All visitors are subject to search regardless of age. There is a metal detector and they could do a pat down if they determine it to be neccesary.

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