Receiving Calls From Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC), allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note: Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

The Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC), also known as the Ottawa Jail or Innes Road jail, is a provincial correctional facility in Ottawa, Ontario. It was originally built in 1972. The facility houses people awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as individuals serving provincial sentences. Ontario government records list its operational capacity at about 456 inmates, although the number of people housed there can change because of admissions, releases, transfers, and court proceedings.

How can I receive collect calls from Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriateOttawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)  directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

Yes

How can I schedule a visit to Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC)?

First come first serve you do not have to be on a list, however arrive at least 30 minutes early.

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit: 2 (not including infants)
• Money drop-off: Maximum amount of $300 (Cash only)