Steuben County Jail

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Steuben County Jail Information

The Steuben County Jail is a 262-bed jail located in Bath, Steuben County, New York. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 607-622-3913.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Steuben County Jail at 607-622-3913 for assistance.

Phone: 607-622-3913

Physical Address:
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Steuben County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Steuben 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 607-622-3913 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Steuben County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Steuben County Jail Inmate Search

The Steuben County Jail maintains an average of 262 offenders in custody on any given day. The Steuben 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 Steuben County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,240 offenders.

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About the Steuben County Jail

Steuben County Jail falls under the operational responsibility of the local sheriff, and has since it’s completion. It is located within the Public Safety Building that also holds the sheriff office and other law enforcement related agencies. Using a direct supervision model to maintain order within the jail has officers working within the housing units directly and interacting with inmates. There are seven housing units in this location and a total capacity of 262 offenders who are either pretrial or waiting for their sentencing. Holding both male and female inmates, there are 6 housing units for adult males and 1 for females, and 48 of the spaces are for medium security and designed as a dormitory setting. This facility runs both a community work program that allows inmates to complete tasks in the community to assist nonprofits or other groups to maintain their spaces and finish community projects, and a garden that provides produce to the jail itself and to the local food bank.

Visitation: Visits are permitted on Saturday and Sundy and must be scheduled in advance at least one full day. All visitors must be approved before they are permitted to visit and will be emailed a time if they have been approved. Visit times depend upon the housing until and beginning at 7:45am and end by 10:45pm.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Steuben County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also 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 607-622-3913.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Steuben County Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Steuben County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Steuben County Jail typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 607-622-3913.

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Directions / Map to the Steuben County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Steuben County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Steuben County Jail in Bath for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 607-622-3913 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Steuben County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Steuben County, New York, visit the Steuben County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Steuben County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Steuben County Jail Visitation Schedule

7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810

607-622-3913

Saturday
7:45 am to 8:45 am - Unit 1
9 am to 10 am - Unit 1
10:15 am to 11:15 am - Unit 1
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - Units 5 & 2
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Units 5 & 2
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm - Units 5 & 2
5 pm to 6 pm - Unit 6
6:15 pm to 7:15 pm - Unit 6
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Unit 7
9:45 pm to 10:45 pm - Unit 7

Sunday
7:45 am to 8:45 am - Unit 7
9 am to 10 am - Unit 7
10:15 am to 11:15 am - Unit 6
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - Unit 6
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Unit 1
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm - Unit 1
5 pm to 6 pm - Unit 1
6:15 pm to 7:15 pm - Units 5 & 2
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Units 5 & 2
9:45 pm to 10:45 pm - Units 5 & 2 

Administrative Segregated visitation is on Mondays and Fridays from 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM

  • Visitors are asked to schedule a visitation period during the week prior to visitation held on Saturdays and Sundays.  
  • You must register for a visitation period no later than Friday at 10:00pm the day prior to the start of the visits on Saturday.



Steuben County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810
607-622-3913

Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM

Steuben County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

 

Steuben County Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Steuben County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Steuben County Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Steuben County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Steuben County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Steuben County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Steuben County Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Steuben County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Steuben County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Steuben County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Steuben County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Steuben County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Steuben County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Steuben County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Steuben County Jail Phone: 607-622-3913

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steuben County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Steuben County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810
607-622-3913

Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM

Steuben County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steuben County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Steuben County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Steuben County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Steuben County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Steuben County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select New York, then select Steuben County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Steuben County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steuben County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Steuben County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Steuben County Jail 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 Steuben County Jail, 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 Steuben 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 Steuben County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Steuben County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Steuben 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 Steuben 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 & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810



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 Steuben County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Steuben County Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810

Steuben County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Steuben County Jail 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 Steuben County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Ext.
Bath, NY 14810


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 Steuben County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Steuben County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 Steuben County Jail.
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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 Steuben County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Steuben County Jail'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.

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

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

  • Select New York, then select Steuben County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Steuben County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Steuben County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Steuben County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Steuben County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Steuben County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Steuben County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Steuben 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 Steuben 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

How to Communicate with an Steuben County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Steuben County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Steuben County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Steuben County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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 Steuben County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • 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.
  • You can also send your Steuben County inmate photos and videos.

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 Steuben 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 Steuben County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Steuben County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Steuben County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


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 Steuben County Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Steuben County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Steuben 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 tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Steuben County Jail

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 Steuben 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 Steuben County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-622-3913 for further assistance.

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