Located in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, the Tompkins County Jail is a 90-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 607-257-5316.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Tompkins County Jail at 607-257-5316 for help.
Phone: 607-257-5316
Physical Address:
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tompkins 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 607-257-5316 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Tompkins County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Tompkins County Jail Inmate Search
The Tompkins County Jail maintains an average of 90 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tompkins 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 Tompkins County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,800 offenders.
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As the largest division of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department, the jail maintains a staff of 40. There are several services available for this 90-bed facility including all meals, mental health care, medical care, dental repairs, probation services, transition services, wellness recovery, a college program, OSHA training and a garden program that allows inmates to grow a garden that supplies food to the facility. With a focus on cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security, each officer is highly trained and continues to receive training on an ongoing basis. Inmates are encouraged to maintain contact with their friends and family through mail, phone calls, and visits, and they are also provided with the opportunity to order necessary items from the commissary.
The Tompkins County Jail was built in 1986 and given its age, it is in poor condition, and far too small for its needs. As far back as twentty years ago, it was suggested by consultants to build a jail 2x its current size of 90 beds.They probably need a jail of at least 400 beds by this point and time. Much of their annual expense is spent transporting offenders to and fron other jails in upstate New York.
Mail: 779 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phones: Inmates can use a phone every day to contact friends and family through and account at GTL.
Commissary: Money can be added to an inmate account for commissary purchases at accesscorrections.com
Visitation: Visitation days are Tuesday and Saturday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:15 P.M.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Tompkins 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 607-257-5316.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Tompkins County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Tompkins County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 607-257-5316.
Once booked at Tompkins County Jail in Ithaca, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 607-257-5316.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Tompkins County, New York, visit the Tompkins County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail? What is the Schedule?
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-5316
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 607-257-5316 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| MONDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:30AM 9:45AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 12:00PM 1:15PM - 2:15PM 3:15PM - 4:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| THURSDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| FRIDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:30AM 9:45AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 12:00PM 1:15PM - 2:15PM 3:15PM - 4:15PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Tompkins County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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.
To visit an inmate in Tompkins 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, Tompkins County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Tompkins County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Tompkins County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Tompkins County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Tompkins County Jail Phone: 607-257-5316
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 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 Tompkins County Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Tompkins County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
For inmates receiving mail in the Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
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 Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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
To mail or email an inmate in Tompkins County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
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 Tompkins County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Tompkins County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Tompkins County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Tompkins County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Tompkins 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
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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tompkins County?
This facility, known as "Tompkins County Jail" is also known as Tompkins County Correctional Facility, Tompkins County Jail , Tompkins County Jail , New York, Tompkins.
