Schuyler County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Schuyler 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 607-535-8228 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Schuyler County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Schuyler County Jail Inmate Search

The Schuyler County Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Schuyler 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 Schuyler County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 600 offenders.

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

Schuyler County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

106 Tenth Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-8228

• Visits are 60 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 607-535-8228 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL607-535-8228 Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schuyler County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schuyler County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Schuyler 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
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Schuyler County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schuyler County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

Schuyler County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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:
Schuyler County Jail
106 10th St.
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Schuyler County Jail
106 10th St.
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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:
Schuyler County Jail
106 10th St.
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail:
Schuyler County Jail
106 10th St.
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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 Schuyler County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Schuyler 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 Money to an Inmate in Schuyler County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schuyler County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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

Schuyler County Jail allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Schuyler County Jail.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Schuyler County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Schuyler County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Schuyler County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Schuyler County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Schuyler County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Schuyler County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schuyler County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Schuyler 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 Schuyler County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-535-8228 for further assistance.

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