Columbia County Jail

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.

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

Columbia County Jail ON-SITE NON-CONTACT (Booth) VISITATION SCHEDULE

85 Industrial Tract Road
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-3324

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 518-828-3324 and get your inmate's times.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
• A maximum of 2 visitors are allowed per inmate. Infants that can sit on your lap are not included in the 'two visitor' rule.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 518-828-3324 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Columbia County Jail

518-828-3324

Contact Visit Information - Must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.

Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the following times:

• 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
• 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
• 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
• 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm

Saturday Hours:

• 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
• 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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.

Can 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.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Columbia 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 Columbia County

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

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

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia 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 Columbia 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 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.

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

Columbia County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

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

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.

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

Columbia 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 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Columbia County

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

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

How 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.

Do 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.

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