Westchester County Penitentiary

To search for an inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary, 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 914-231-1000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Westchester County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Westchester County Penitentiary Inmate Search

The Westchester County Penitentiary maintains an average of 1600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Westchester County Penitentiary 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 Westchester County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 65,760 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary? What is the Schedule?

Westchester County Penitentiary (at-the-jail) Inmate Visitation Schedule, Policies and Guidelines

10 Woods Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-231-4116

• Family members wishing to schedule a visit must call 914-231-4116 Monday to Friday (Excluding Holidays) between the hours of 9:00AM to 1:00PM. 
• Saturday, Sunday and Monday visits must be requested by 1:00PM the Friday before.
• Visits can only be scheduled up to one week in advance. All visits must be scheduled via telephone in advance - there will be NO walk up appointments.
• Each inmate is allowed up to two (60) minute visits per week with the restriction that only one of their two weekly (60) minute visits can be scheduled on weekends and/or holidays. 
• All visitors should report to the Jail’s Post-1 entrance location 20 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled visit.
• A maximum of two (2) adults and one child under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed to visit at this time.
• Any visitor under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be required to provide proof of relationship, i.e. birth certificate or guardianship documentation.
• Expect to get your temperature taken, wear a mask, have to swear you are not sick, and to be booted from the visit if you take your mask off. Someday this will end.
• Scroll to bottom for Dress Code and other clothing and accessory restrictions.

In person professional visits (attorney, probation, parole, social services etc.) are available on a walk up basis and be conducted seven days per week as described below.

Monday to Sunday
9:00AM to 12:30PM
and
1:15PM to 4:45PM

Westchester County Penitentiary REMOTE (from home) Inmate Visitation Schedule

• First, you need to register and schedule your visit with Securus Technologies.
• In order to participate in the Video Visitation System, you must provide a valid government-issued identification that includes the following: your name, current address, and photo.
• You have to be at least 18 to schedule the meeting.
• No nudity is llowed.
• Three person maximum.
• If you disobey any of the rules, the visit will end and you may not be allowed video visits again.
• Cost: Friends & Family...  15-MINUTE $2.95, 30-MINUTE $5.95
• Cost: Lawyers...   15 MINUTE $2.95, 30 MINUTE $5.95, 45 MINUTE $8.95, 60 MINUTE $11.95

Westchester County Penitentiary uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Westchester County Penitentiary inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Westchester County Penitentiary Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary?

Westchester County Penitentiary REMOTE (from home) Inmate Visitation Schedule

• First, you need to register and schedule your visit with Securus Technologies.
• In order to participate in the Video Visitation System, you must provide a valid government-issued identification that includes the following: your name, current address, and photo.
• You have to be at least 18 to schedule the meeting.
• No nudity is llowed.
• Three person maximum.
• If you disobey any of the rules, the visit will end and you may not be allowed video visits again.
• Cost: Friends & Family...  15-MINUTE $2.95, 30-MINUTE $5.95
• Cost: Lawyers...   15 MINUTE $2.95, 30 MINUTE $5.95, 45 MINUTE $8.95, 60 MINUTE $11.95

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary?

How Do I put Money in an Inmate's Account in the Westchester County Penitentiary?

There are TWO options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Westchester County Penitentiary
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Use the Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards (Visa or Mastercard).

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Westchester County Penitentiary uses Touchpay to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. Touchpay charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

For both of these options, you will need the following:

• The inmate's full name they were booked under.
• The inmate's JID#.
• The Touchpay Facility Locator Number of 210595.

If you have any questions, contact Touchpay by email.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Westchester County Penitentiary

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Westchester County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select New York.
• Select Westchester County Penitentiary
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 914-231-1000 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Westchester County Penitentiary.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Westchester County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Westchester County Penitentiary, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Westchester County Penitentiary 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 Westchester County Penitentiary’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Westchester County Penitentiary 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 Westchester County Penitentiary also allows letters and greeting cards to be mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the envelope and contents comply with the jail mail policies.

Address the envelope to:

Newspapers
Inmates can receive newspapers by mail. No local papers. (see limits below)

Magazines
Inmates can receive magazines by mail as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and are address properly. 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. (see limits below)

Books
Books can be sent to inmates but must come directly from the publisher if they are to be mailed.  Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Westchester County Penitentiary 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. (see limits below)

All newspapers (local not allowed) magazines and books are to be mailed direct from the publisher, and addressed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name
Westchester County Department of Correction
PO Box 10
Valhalla, New York 10595

Care packages
Inmates may receive one package every 30 days. This jail contracts with icare gifts that allows the choosing and purchase of inmate care packages.

• You must use a debit or credit card to make any purchases.
• The package is sent directly to the jail and given to the inmate.

Dropping off a Package for your Inmate
In addition, the following items may be left for inmates at the jail lobby Monday through Friday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Bring your valid, government-issued photo ID with you.
• If mailed, packages must be sent with return address and return postage guaranteed, or they will not be accepted. USPS only.
  Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name
  Westchester County Department of Correction
  PO Box 10
  Valhalla, New York 10595
• No UPS, FedEx, or Express mail packages will be signed for by this department.
• All items received will be subject to physical, electronic and fluoroscope search. 
• No food items will be accepted.
• No alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or items the possession of which constitutes an offense under applicable Federal, State or local laws, or any article, which is readily capable to constituting a threat to the safety or security of the facility will be permitted. 

Approved items for male inmates:

Toiletries

• Contact lenses and solution
• Eyeglasses (prescription ONLY and plastic frames)

Linen

• (2) Face cloths, white only, no full-size or hand towels
• Religious items (1 each)
• Soft-covered book (Bible, Koran, etc.)
• Cross, medallion or other regulated religious article, no dimension larger than 1.5 inches
• Religious head wrap
• Small prayer rug, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet

Hobby Materials

• (1) Drawing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
• (12) Colored pencils, non-retractable, golf size only, no crayons or magic markers

Court Clothes

• An inmate’s existing court clothes must be given to a family member or otherwise disposed of before the department will accept additional clothes.

Clothing

• (6) T-shirts (white only), no tank tops, no pockets, no long sleeves, brand new in sealed package
• (2) Pairs pajama sets, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets, no fleece, no ‘novelties’ such as cartoon characters or sports logos
• (2) Pairs thermal underwear sets (white or off white only), no pockets, brand new in sealed package
• (6) Pairs socks (white only) brand new in sealed package
• (6) Underwear (white only) brand new in sealed package
• (1) Pair shower slippers, no Velcro, no gel or air bubbles, no ‘Crocs’
• (1) Pair sneakers, Adidas© or Reebok© brand only, black or white color only. Only sneakers comparable to those sold in the Department of Correction's commissary will be accepted via packages and must comply with the following restrictions. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept sneakers that do not conform to these restrictions. Inmates may only possess one (1) pair of sneakers and one (1) pair of laces at any given time. Additional pairs/laces will be treated as contraband and confiscated.
• Only new-in-package Adidas© or Reebok© brand sneakers with a value of sixty dollars ($100.00) MSRP or less
• Black or white in color only (including laces)
• No removable inner soles, pockets, air pumps, hollow soles, metal or hard plastic of any kind (arch supports, lace grommets, etc.), gel/air bubbles or after-market inserts (i.e. Dr. Scholl’s © inserts or other orthotics)

Miscellaneous

• (5) Books, soft cover only
• (1) Writing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
• (12) Envelopes, blank or printed postage only, no stamps
• (5) Newspapers, no local paper
• (5) Magazines/journals, no explicit magazines
• (12) Personal photos, no Polaroids, no explicit pictures
• (12) Greeting cards
• (1) Walkman type AM/FM radio (factory sealed) no metal headphones, no clock, no antenna or external speaker, no oversized headphones
• (4) Batteries, any brand

Acceptable Items for Female Inmates

Toilet articles (1 of each)

• Contact lenses and solution
• Eyeglasses (prescription ONLY and plastic frames)
• Mascara
• Eye pencils/shadow, no mirrored compacts
• Perm and hair relaxer kits, no lye

Linen

• (2) Face cloths, white only, no full-size or hand towels

Religious items (1 of each)

• Soft-covered book (Bible, Koran, etc.)
• Cross, medallion or other regulated religious article, no dimension larger than 1.5 inches
• Religious head wrap
• Small prayer rug, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet

Hobby Materials

• (1) Drawing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
• (12) Colored pencils, non-retractable, golf size only, no crayons or magic markers

Court Clothes

•  An inmate’s existing court clothes must be given to a family member or otherwise disposed of before the department will accept additional clothes.

General Clothing

• (6) T-shirts (white only), no tank tops, no pockets, no long sleeves, brand new in sealed package
• (6) Pairs underwear (white only) brand new in sealed package
• (6) Pairs socks (white only) brand new in sealed package
• (2) Pairs pajama sets, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets, no fleece, no ‘novelties’ such as cartoon characters or sports logos
• (2) Night Gowns, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets
• (2) Pairs thermal underwear sets (white or off white only), no pockets, brand new in sealed package
• (3) Brassieres, no under wire, no padded, color white only
• (1) Bathrobe no blue or black, no pockets, no sash
• (1) Pair shower slippers, no Velcro, no gel or air bubbles, no ‘Crocs’
• (1) Pair sneakers, Adidas© or Reebok© brand only, black or white color only. Only sneakers comparable to those sold in the Department of Correction's commissary will be accepted via packages and must comply with the following restrictions. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept sneakers that do not conform with these restrictions. Inmates may only possess one (1) pair of sneakers and one (1) pair of laces at any given time. Additional pairs/laces will be treated as contraband and confiscated.
• Only new-in-package Adidas© or Reebok© brand sneakers with a value of sixty dollars ($100.00) MSRP or less
• Black or white in color only (including laces)
• No removable inner soles, pockets, air pumps, hollow soles, metal or hard plastic of any kind (arch supports, lace grommets, etc.), gel/air bubbles or after-market inserts (i.e. Dr. Scholl’s © inserts or other orthotics)

Miscellaneous

• (5) Books, soft cover only
• (1) Writing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
• (12) Envelopes, blank or printed postage only, no stamps
• (5) Newspapers, no local paper
• (5) Magazines/journals, no explicit magazines
• (12) Personal photos, no Polaroids, no explicit pictures
• (12) Greeting cards
• (1) Walkman type AM/FM radio (factory sealed) no metal headphones, no clock, no antenna or external speaker, no oversized headphones
• (4) Batteries, any brand

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary, and what can I purchase?

Westchester County Penitentiary allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Westchester County Penitentiary has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Westchester County Penitentiary

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Westchester County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Westchester County Penitentiary follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Westchester County.
• 
• Choose New York, then Westchester County Penitentiary, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Westchester County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Westchester County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Westchester County Penitentiary, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Westchester County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Westchester County Penitentiary using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Westchester County Penitentiary have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Penitentiary’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Westchester County?