The Yonkers City Jail is a 64-bed jail located in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 914-377-7252.
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 Yonkers City Jail at 914-377-7252 for assistance.
Phone: 914-377-7252
Physical Address:
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Yonkers City 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 914-377-7252 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.
Yonkers City Jail Inmate Search
The Yonkers City Jail maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yonkers City 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 Westchester County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 65,760 offenders.
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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Yonkers City 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 Yonkers City 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 914-377-7252.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Yonkers City Jail in Yonkers 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 914-377-7252 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Westchester County, New York, see the Yonkers City Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail? What is the Schedule?
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-377-7252
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 914-377-7252 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 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 Yonkers City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Yonkers City 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 Yonkers City 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:
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
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 Yonkers City 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 Yonkers City 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:
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Yonkers City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yonkers City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Yonkers City 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 Yonkers City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-377-7252 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Yonkers City Jail" is also known as Yonkers Detention Services, Yonkers City Jail , Yonkers City Jail , New York, Westchester.
