Albany County, NY Jail and Prison System

Address:	840 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
E-mail:	contactsheriff@albanycounty.com
Phone:	518-869-2600
Website:	http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/CountySheriff/Corrections.aspx
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Albany-County-Jail/274147152718252

Albany County NY Correctional Facility is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Albany, New York. The facility houses Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New York state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1931 The facility has a capacity of 1,043 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Albany, NY judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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1,043 Capacity
Albany, NY Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Albany County NY Correctional Facility?

Locating an Inmate in Albany County NY Correctional Facility

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Albany County NY Correctional Facility is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Albany County NY Correctional Facility Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Albany County NY Correctional Facility inmate contact the facility directly via 518-869-2600 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Albany County NY Correctional Facility County Jail has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Albany County NY Correctional Facility inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	7:30 am-8:45 am (H - O) 9:15 am-10:30 am (P - Z) 12:30 pm-1:45 pm (A – G)
Wed	7:30 am-8:45 am (P – Z) 9:15 am-10:30 am (A – G) 12:30 pm-1:45 pm (H – O)
Thu	7:30 am-8:45 am (A – G) 9:15 am-10:30 am (H – O) 12:30 pm-1:45 pm (P - Z)
Fri	—
Sat	—
Sun	—
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Albany County NY Correctional Facility.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 518-869-2600. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at contactsheriff@albanycounty.com.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

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