Edward J. Ruzzo Juvenile Justice Center
Edward J. Ruzzo Juvenile Justice Center
County / Multi-County Juvenile Detention CenterMailing Address
1440 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302
Physical Address
1440 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302
Governing Agency
Ohio county/multi-county juvenile court or local juvenile authority
Inmate ID
Youth identifier / verify placement — Not required
Last Verified
October 1, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Youth correspondence is subject to facility security, juvenile-court and treatment rules. Confirm current sender, envelope, paper and content requirements before mailing.
Last verified: October 1, 2026
Photograph acceptance is facility-specific. Confirm current size, quantity and content restrictions before sending.
Last verified: October 1, 2026
Do not assume books or packages are accepted through ordinary youth correspondence. Confirm approved-source and package rules first.
Last verified: October 1, 2026
Do not place cash or personal checks in youth correspondence. Ask the facility for any approved resident-funds procedure.
Last verified: October 1, 2026
Juvenile visitation is placement-specific and often requires prior approval. Confirm current visitor eligibility, identification requirements and schedule before travel.
Last verified: October 1, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the youth's current placement and the facility's current correspondence procedure before mailing. Use the youth's full legal name and any facility, court or DYS identifier provided.
About Edward J. Ruzzo Juvenile Justice Center
Edward J. Ruzzo Juvenile Justice Center is an Ohio juvenile detention, residential, rehabilitation or community-corrections program. Current operating status, youth placement and correspondence procedure should be confirmed directly before mailing.