The Columbia County Jail is a 135-bed jail located in Hudson, Columbia County, New York. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 518-828-3324.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Columbia County Jail at 518-828-3324 for assistance.
Phone: 518-828-3324
Physical Address:
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Columbia 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 518-828-3324 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Columbia County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Columbia County Jail Inmate Search
The Columbia County Jail maintains an average of 135 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia 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 Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,700 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAccredited in corrections cince 2008, the Columbia County Jail is operated by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The facility was opened in 1989 and houses 135 inmates who are being held on felony or misdemeanor charges while they await bail, their trial, or serving their sentence.
To determine if someone is in the facility or to request information on their bail the facility can be contacted at 518-828-3324 or you can check online.
As the Columbia County incarceration location, Columbia County Jail also houses federal inmates and those from other counties who are overcrowded and in need of additional space.
For healthy meals there is a food services staff, medical staff provide full medical care, and mental health professionals are available for counseling and treatments. Both indoor and outdoor recreation spaces are provided with a range of activities including foosball and basketball.
Phone calls are only outgoing with no ability to accept incoming calls, so you must wait for an inmate to contact you. Create an account in order to receive calls and provide funds to pay for them, or deposit money at the kiosk in the lobby.
Mail can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
... and it will be inspected for contraband, it must not have lipstick, marker, glue, or other materials. Any illegal items can result in charges for the person who sent it.
Visits are 30 minutes long and inmates may have one onsite visit each day, with male visits being Monday, Friday, and Saturday, with females having these visits Wednesday and Sunday. Non-contact visits are 9:30-11:30, 1pm-2:30pm, 4pm-5pm, and 6:30pm-9pm. Contact visits are Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:15-230pm, 3:45pm-5pm, 6:30pm-9pm. Saturday hours are 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Columbia County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Columbia County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 518-828-3324.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Columbia County Jail in Hudson for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 518-828-3324 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Columbia County, New York, see the Columbia County Jail Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail? What is the Schedule?
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-3324
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 518-828-3324 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
FEMALES | SUNDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
ADULT MALES |
MONDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
MINOR MALES |
TUESDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
FEMALES | WEDNESDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
MINOR MALES |
THURSDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
ADULT MALES |
FRIDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
ADULT MALES |
SATURDAY | 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
Contact Visit Information - Must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.
Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the following times:
Saturday Hours:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia 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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Columbia 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 Columbia 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#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
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 Columbia 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Columbia 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#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
For inmates receiving mail in the Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
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 Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Columbia 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Columbia County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Columbia County?
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