Erie County, NY Jail and Prison System

Address:	40 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
E-mail:	john.sullivan@erie.gov
Phone:	716-858-7618
Website:	http://www2.erie.gov/sheriff/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Erie-County-Holding-Center/147866868563056

Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Buffalo, New York. The County Jail was opened in 1938 The facility has a capacity of 638 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

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

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638 Capacity
Buffalo, NY Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC)?

Locating an Inmate in Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC)

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) 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 Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) inmate contact the facility directly via 716-858-7618 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC) 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	7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tue	7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Wed	7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Thu	7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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 Erie County NY Holding Center (ECHC).

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 716-858-7618. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at john.sullivan@erie.gov.

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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