Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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 518-456-9399 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Albany County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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 Albany County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 21,340 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

838 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211
518-456-9399

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 518-456-9399 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 518-456-9399 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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 Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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:
Youth's Full Name
Capital District Juvenile Detention
838 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
838 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211

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 Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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 Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention 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:
838 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-456-9399 for further assistance.

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