Offers a space where children can visit with non-custodial parents. Also offers a place where parents may drop children off for visitation and have no contact with the other parent when there is a threat of domestic violence or a protection order.

The Buckeye Ranch Visitation and Exchange Program, known as "Common Ground", offers families a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere in which safe, structured, and neutral visitation and safe exchanges can be provided. Families from all walks of life are ordered to have visitation and exchanges for various reasons. The Buckeye Ranch Visitation and Exchange Program offers the following services: Supervised Visitation – On-site visitations with a trained monitor who is present with the child(ren) at all times. Monitored Visitation – On-site monitored visitation with a trained monitor who assists, when needed, and periodically checks in on the visitation. Safe Exchanges - On-site supervised exchange of child(ren) between custodial and non-custodial parents/parties.

The Child Custody and E-Commerce Safe Exchange Zone is offered in the annex parking of Marion City Hall, located on the East side of the former Recreation Center. This area is under video surveillance of the Marion City Hall camera systems which can be viewed by MPD personnel and our Communications Center to increase the safety of those exchanging children or engaging in e-commerce sales. This Safe Exchange Zone has two dedicated parking spots with posted signage as seen in the pictures. These parking spots should only be used by persons exchanging children or those engaging in e-commerce. If the designated spots are taken, you should use a nearby parking spot within this "zone". Family Court Personnel will not be on hand and MPD Officers will not be present unless such oversight is needed due to a protection order or similar circumstances. Persons who intend to use this Safe Exchange Zone do not need to ask permission or notify law enforcement unless you KNOW that you will need an officer due to the presence of a protection order or similar circumstances. If your circumstances do involve a protection order, you should call MPD Dispatch 740-387-2525 on your way to MPD to ensure we have an officer available to assist in the exchange.

Provides neutral exchange services where both parents can meet with a monitor at a pre-arranged neutral location to exchange their children for their scheduled visitation time. Staggered pick-up and drop-off times can be arranged so that the parents do not have to come in contact with one another. The actual exchange is monitored by our supervised visitation staff who attempt to ease the process for the children.

The Visitation Center provides a safe and friendly setting in which court-ordered supervised visits and exchanges may take place for families in need due to such issues as: child abuse/ neglect investigation, child custody issues, a protection/restraining order, or other safety, mental health or legal issues.