The Schenectady County Correctional Facility is a 415 bed jail in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 518-388-4300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Schenectady County Correctional Facility at 518-388-4300 to get it.
Phone: 518-388-4300
Physical Address:
320 Veeder Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12307
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 518-388-4300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Schenectady County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Schenectady County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 415 offenders in custody on any given day. The Schenectady County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Schenectady County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,780 offenders.
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The Schenectady County Correctional Facility is a 415 bed county jail that is located at 320 Veeder Ave. in Schenectady, NY 12307. You can reach the jail 24 hours per day by calling 518-388-4300. When you call about an inmate, make sure you get their Criminal History Number, as you will need this to mail them, bail them out, or for other communication services that the facility offers.
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility is a medium to maximum security facility that houses locally arrested pretrial misdemeanor and felony inmates who have not been allowed to be released by the court, inmates already sentenced and serving sentences of one year or less, and federal pretrial inmates. There are a lways some inmates that have been sentenced to a state prison and are awaiting transport. The building houses both the Schenectady County Sheriff's Department and the Correctional Facility. It is a five story building at its tallest, and separates inmates into various Blocks and Dorms; Blocks A thru H, and Dorms 1 and 2.
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility does not have an official online Inmate Search tool or Jail Roster, you can always call the jail, go to Vinelink to search, or you can sign in to one of the inmate services referenced below to confirm if the jail is holding an individual. To look up future court dates for an inmate, go to the New York State Web Criminal website.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week. Also, the Schenectady County Correctional Facility is one of the few county jails in the United States that allows contact visits with inmates, however they do have to undergo strip searches after each visit because of this privilege. You can also ship them clothing, which is something that seems to be outlawed in 95% of the county jails in America.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 518-388-4300.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Schenectady County Correctional Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 518-388-4300.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Schenectady County Correctional Facility Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Schenectady County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Schenectady County and other New York and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Schenectady County Correctional Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
When using GovPayNet to pay bail or send an inmate money, use Pay Location Code (PLC) #5500.
It is a unique number that ensures your payment is sent to the correct government agency and department.
*Keep in mind that in order to make a payment online (or over the phone by calling 877-392-2455) you will also need either the individual's date of birth (along with the name they were booked under), or their Criminal History Number, which you can get from the Schenectady County Correctional Facility by calling 518-388-4300.
Schenectady County Correctional Facility uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Schenectady County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Schenectady County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Schenectady County.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
320 Veeder Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12307
518-388-4300
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| INMATE HOUSING |
DAY | TIMES |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
SUN | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM 4:00-5:00PM 6:00-7:00PM 7:30-8:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
MON | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
TUE | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
WED | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
THU | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
FRI | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM |
| Varies - Check with Inmate for Day and Time |
SAT | 8:30-9:30AM 10:00-11:00AM 12:00-1:00PM 1:30-2:30PM 4:00-5:00PM 6:00-7:00PM 7:30-8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Schenectady County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Schenectady County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Schenectady County Correctional Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Schenectady County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Schenectady County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
For inmates receiving mail in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Schenectady County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Criminal History # (call 518-388-4300 for this)
Schenectady County Correction Facility
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New York.
3. Select Schenectady County Correctional Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Schenectady County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Schenectady County Correctional Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Schenectady County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Schenectady County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Schenectady County Correctional Facility contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Schenectady County Correctional Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Schenectady County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Schenectady County Correctional Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Schenectady County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Schenectady County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Schenectady County Correctional Facility, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Schenectady County Correctional Facility.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Schenectady County Correctional Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Schenectady County Correctional Facility inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schenectady County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-388-4300 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Schenectady County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Schenectady County?
This facility, known as "Schenectady County Correctional Facility" is also known as Schenectady County Jail, Schenectady County Jail , Schenectady County Jail , New York, Schenectady.
