The Chautauqua County Jail is a 252 bed jail in the city of Mayville, Chautauqua 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 716-753-4935, 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 Chautauqua County Jail at 716-753-4935 to get it.
Phone: 716-753-4935
Physical Address:
15 East Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, 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 716-753-4935 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Chautauqua County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Chautauqua County Jail Inmate Search
The Chautauqua County Jail maintains an average of 252 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,040 offenders.
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The Chautauqua County Jail Is a very old jail, as you can see by the photos below. It was built in 1939, so it's about 85 years old. The jail has a rated capacity of 252 beds and most days it is near capacity, so the jail is very crowded. While Chautauqua County would like to build a new jail, at this time they don't have the money for it. The Chautauqua County Jail replaced the old jail which burned down in a fire.
The Chautauqua County Jail is staffed by 80 correctional officers, 7 Sergeants, 3 Lieutenants, and a wardern. It's connected by a dark underground tunnel to the county courthouse for ease of transporting inmates back and forth.
The Chautauqua County Jail is located at 15 E Chautauqua Street in Mayville, NY 14757, although if you want to send mail, a package, books or magazines to an inmate, the address is different.
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
You can reach the jail's automated phone system 24 hours a day to be educated on everything you need to know to communicate with an inmate, by calling 716-753-4935. The lobby is open 24 hours a day if you want to deposit money in the Kiosk.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff seeks help from the public in finding and turning in his Most Wanted Fugitives.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff maintains a database of Incarcerated Individuals in Custody, with an inmate's mugshot, date booked, age and the classification of the crime they were arrested for.
Several law enforcement agencies use the Chautauqua County Jail to house offenders they have arrested including the county sheriff, US Marshals, Immigration, and Boarder Patrol. The facility is under the guidance of the County Sheriff, and accepts inmates from other areas within NY as needed. Parole and probation violations can lead to a term of incarceration here, while other inmates are waiting for bail, waiting for their trial, or have been sentenced to a set amount of time incarcerated. The average time for an inmate to be at this facility is 6 months, and there are privileges that encourage good behavior and promote a safe environment. Work details are provided both within the jail and at approved community spaces to encourage inmates to remain active, to give back to their community, and even improve their employability after their sentence has been completed.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Chautauqua County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family 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.
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 716-753-4935.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Chautauqua County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 716-753-4935.
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.
Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County Jail 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.
Call 716-753-4935 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Chautauqua County inmate locator.
Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail? What is the Schedule?
15 East Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757
716-753-4935
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No visits on site |
| MONDAY | No visits on site |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Chautauqua County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 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 Chautauqua County Jail?
15 East Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757
716-753-4935
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / Viapath
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No visits on site |
| MONDAY | No visits on site |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 4:000PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?
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 Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail 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
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chautauqua County Jail 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chautauqua County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Postcards
The Chautauqua County Jail 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.
Envelopes
The Chautauqua County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chautauqua County Jail 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chautauqua County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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
Chautauqua County Jail
PO Box 190
Mayville, NY 14757
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chautauqua County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chautauqua County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail,
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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County Jail,
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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Chautauqua County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail 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 Chautauqua County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-753-4935 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chautauqua County?
This facility, known as "Chautauqua County Jail" is also known as Chautauqua County Jail , Chautauqua County Jail , New York, Chautauqua.
