Westchester County Jail

Westchester County Jail Information

The Westchester County Jail is a 1600 bed jail in the city of Valhalla, Westchester County, New York.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 914-231-1000, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 914-231-1000

Physical Address:
10 Woods Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name & JID#
Westchester County Department of Correction
PO Box 10
Valhalla, New York 10595

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name & JID#
Westchester County Department of Correction
PO Box 10
Valhalla, New York 10595

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Westchester County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Westchester 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 914-231-1000 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.

Westchester County Jail Inmate Search

The Westchester County Jail maintains an average of 1600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Westchester 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 Westchester County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 65,760 offenders.

The following charts of Westchester County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Westchester County Corrections Department, the state of New York Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Westchester County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Westchester County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Westchester County and New York state prisons, click the button below.
Westchester County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Westchester County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 689 26.70%
Black 691 26.77%
Hispanic or Latino 1,015 39.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 163 6.32%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 23 0.89%
Total 2,581 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, New York Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Westchester County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 860 33.32%
Felony (2rd Degree) 452 17.51%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 211 8.18%
Felony (Uncategorized) 310 12.01%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 748 28.98%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, New York Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Westchester County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,316 89.73%
Female 265 10.27%
Total 2,581 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, New York Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Westchester County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 15 0.58%
18-20 157 6.08%
21-24 254 9.84%
25-30 471 18.25%
31-35 476 18.44%
36-40 491 19.02%
41-45 337 13.06%
46-50 130 5.04%
51-55 104 4.03%
56-60 86 3.33%
61-65 34 1.32%
66-75 26 1.01%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 2,581 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, New York Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Westchester County Jail

The Westchester County Jail is a part of the Westchester County Department of Corrections. This is the pretrial facility that houses inmates who are over 16 years of age and who are either waiting for their trial or waiting for their sentence.

Upon sentencing they are transferred to an alternative facility with females serving under one year being sent to the Westchester County Jail Women’s Unit and the male inmates serving up to one year being transferred to the Westchester County Penitentiary. Each of these operates apart from the others but under the same rules and regulations for the majority of issues, and under the responsibility of the Department of Corrections.

For mail, only white paper is permitted, and each letter must be in blue or black ink only, with no markers, gel ink, or crayon, and no Polaroids are permitted.

Inmate Mail:

Inmate's name
PO Box 10
Valhalla, New York 10595

Inmate Accounts: Deposits can be made at the Touch Pay kiosk in the lobby or visit the Touchpay Portal

Visitation: visits are permitted and will occur Monday through Sunday on the following schedule. Each visit is one hour long and there are two visits permitted each week. Monday through Sunday 9 to 10 a.m., 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., 11:30 to 12:30 a.m., Closed 12:30 to 1 p.m., 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Westchester County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Westchester County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 914-231-1000.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Westchester County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Westchester County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Westchester County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Westchester County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Westchester County and other New York and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Westchester County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Westchester County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Westchester County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Westchester County Jail Bail

Bail can be posted in person 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the following address:

10 Woods Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

It is located on same Grasslands Campus as the Westchester Medical Center. Use the Eastview exit Route 100C off the Sprain Brook Parkway. Go to the Grasslands Road parking lot and walk to the entrance gate, Post 1. Tell the correction officer on duty  that you want to post bail with either cash or a credit card. Have your ID ready. You need to be at least 18 years old.

  • The Westchester County Jail will accept only cash or major credit card bail in person. All other forms of bail (i.e. a bond) must be done at the court of record.
  • Cash bail must be US Dollars.
  • Credit card bail is accepted only for bails of  $20,000 or less. If the bail is over $20,000, cash may be posted to cover the remainder of the bail. The jail accepts bail paid by VISA, Master Card, Discover or American Express. This service is provided through a third party company named GovPayNet.

You Must:

  • Be present at the jail with the credit card to be used
  • Present valid government-issued photo ID
  • Present a valid VISA, Master Card, Discover or American Express credit card
  • The person you are bailing out will be checked for any active warrants or other legal holds. This may take some time to process. If he or she has any outstanding warrants this may prevent the bail from being completed.

If you want to Post Bail over the Phone or Online:

  • The jail now allows bail to be posted with a credit card over the phone or through the Internet. To do either of these, you must follow the two steps below:
  • Contact the Westchester County Jail at 914-231-1020 or go online to obtain the inmate’s JID number, the name of the court, the court docket number, the charges on the commitment and the amount of the cash bail set by the court.
  • Call 877-392-2455 or log on to the GovPay Web site to pay the bail.


Payment Limits

  • Credit card bails using the GovPay Web site or by phone are limited to $2,500.
  • Credit card bails when posting at the facility are limited to $10,000.

Posting bail by bond

  • Important: The Westchester County Jail does not accept bail bonds.
  • Bail bonds must be posted directly with the court.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Westchester County Jail (at-the-jail) Inmate Visitation Schedule, Policies and Guidelines

10 Woods Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

914-231-4116

  • Family members wishing to schedule a visit must call 914-231-4116 Monday to Friday (Excluding Holidays) between the hours of 9:00AM to 1:00PM. 
  • Saturday, Sunday and Monday visits must be requested by 1:00PM the Friday before.
  • Visits can only be scheduled up to one week in advance. All visits must be scheduled via telephone in advance - there will be NO walk up appointments.
  • Each inmate is allowed up to two (60) minute visits per week with the restriction that only one of their two weekly (60) minute visits can be scheduled on weekends and/or holidays. 
  • All visitors should report to the Jail’s Post-1 entrance location 20 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled visit.
  • A maximum of two (2) adults and one child under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed to visit at this time.
  • Any visitor under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be required to provide proof of relationship, i.e. birth certificate or guardianship documentation.
  • Expect to get your temperature taken, wear a mask, have to swear you are not sick, and to be booted from the visit if you take your mask off. Someday this will end.
  • Scroll to bottom for Dress Code and other clothing and accessory restrictions.
DAY TIMES
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:15AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3:45PM - 4:45PM

In person professional visits (attorney, probation, parole, social services etc.) are available on a walk up basis and be conducted seven days per week as described below.

Monday to Sunday
9:00AM to 12:30PM
and
1:15PM to 4:45PM



Westchester County Jail REMOTE (from home) Inmate Visitation Schedule

  • First, you need to register and schedule your visit with Securus Technologies.
  • In order to participate in the Video Visitation System, you must provide a valid government-issued identification that includes the following: your name, current address, and photo.
  • You have to be at least 18 to schedule the meeting.
  • No nudity is llowed.
  • Three person maximum.
  • If you disobey any of the rules, the visit will end and you may not be allowed video visits again.
  • Cost: Friends & Family...  15-MINUTE $2.95, 30-MINUTE $5.95
  • Cost: Lawyers...   15 MINUTE $2.95, 30 MINUTE $5.95, 45 MINUTE $8.95, 60 MINUTE $11.95
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Westchester County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Westchester County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Westchester County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Westchester County Jail REMOTE (from home) Inmate Visitation Schedule

  • First, you need to register and schedule your visit with Securus Technologies.
  • In order to participate in the Video Visitation System, you must provide a valid government-issued identification that includes the following: your name, current address, and photo.
  • You have to be at least 18 to schedule the meeting.
  • No nudity is llowed.
  • Three person maximum.
  • If you disobey any of the rules, the visit will end and you may not be allowed video visits again.
  • Cost: Friends & Family...  15-MINUTE $2.95, 30-MINUTE $5.95
  • Cost: Lawyers...   15 MINUTE $2.95, 30 MINUTE $5.95, 45 MINUTE $8.95, 60 MINUTE $11.95
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

How Do I put Money in an Inmate's Account in the Westchester County Jail?

There are TWO options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Westchester County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Use the Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards (Visa or Mastercard).

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Westchester County Jail uses Touchpay to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. Touchpay charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

For both of these options, you will need the following:

If you have any questions, contact Touchpay by email.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Westchester County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Westchester County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select New York.
  • Select Westchester County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 914-231-1000 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Westchester County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Westchester County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Postcards
The Westchester 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.



Envelopes
The Westchester County Jail also allows letters and greeting cards to be mailed in envelopes to inmates as long as the envelope and contents comply with the jail mail policies.

Address the envelope to:



Newspapers
Inmates can receive newspapers by mail. No local papers. (see limits below)



Magazines
Inmates can receive magazines by mail as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and are address properly. 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. (see limits below)



Books
Books can be sent to inmates but must come directly from the publisher if they are to be mailed.  Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Westchester 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. (see limits below)


All newspapers (local not allowed) magazines and books are to be mailed direct from the publisher, and addressed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name & JID#
Westchester County Department of Correction
PO Box 10
Valhalla, New York 10595



Care packages
Inmates may receive one package every 30 days. This jail contracts with icare gifts that allows the choosing and purchase of inmate care packages.

  • You must use a debit or credit card to make any purchases.
  • The package is sent directly to the jail and given to the inmate.


Dropping off a Package for your Inmate
In addition, the following items may be left for inmates at the jail lobby Monday through Friday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Bring your valid, government-issued photo ID with you.
  • If mailed, packages must be sent with return address and return postage guaranteed, or they will not be accepted. USPS only.
    Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Full Name & JID#
    Westchester County Department of Correction
    PO Box 10
    Valhalla, New York 10595
  • No UPS, FedEx, or Express mail packages will be signed for by this department.
  • All items received will be subject to physical, electronic and fluoroscope search. 
  • No food items will be accepted.
  • No alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or items the possession of which constitutes an offense under applicable Federal, State or local laws, or any article, which is readily capable to constituting a threat to the safety or security of the facility will be permitted. 

Approved items for male inmates:

Toiletries

  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Eyeglasses (prescription ONLY and plastic frames)

Linen

  • (2) Face cloths, white only, no full-size or hand towels
  • Religious items (1 each)
  • Soft-covered book (Bible, Koran, etc.)
  • Cross, medallion or other regulated religious article, no dimension larger than 1.5 inches
  • Religious head wrap
  • Small prayer rug, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet

Hobby Materials

  • (1) Drawing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
  • (12) Colored pencils, non-retractable, golf size only, no crayons or magic markers

Court Clothes

  • An inmate’s existing court clothes must be given to a family member or otherwise disposed of before the department will accept additional clothes.

Clothing

  • (6) T-shirts (white only), no tank tops, no pockets, no long sleeves, brand new in sealed package
  • (2) Pairs pajama sets, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets, no fleece, no ‘novelties’ such as cartoon characters or sports logos
  • (2) Pairs thermal underwear sets (white or off white only), no pockets, brand new in sealed package
  • (6) Pairs socks (white only) brand new in sealed package
  • (6) Underwear (white only) brand new in sealed package
  • (1) Pair shower slippers, no Velcro, no gel or air bubbles, no ‘Crocs’
  • (1) Pair sneakers, Adidas© or Reebok© brand only, black or white color only. Only sneakers comparable to those sold in the Department of Correction's commissary will be accepted via packages and must comply with the following restrictions. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept sneakers that do not conform to these restrictions. Inmates may only possess one (1) pair of sneakers and one (1) pair of laces at any given time. Additional pairs/laces will be treated as contraband and confiscated.
  • Only new-in-package Adidas© or Reebok© brand sneakers with a value of sixty dollars ($100.00) MSRP or less
  • Black or white in color only (including laces)
  • No removable inner soles, pockets, air pumps, hollow soles, metal or hard plastic of any kind (arch supports, lace grommets, etc.), gel/air bubbles or after-market inserts (i.e. Dr. Scholl’s © inserts or other orthotics)

Miscellaneous

  • (5) Books, soft cover only
  • (1) Writing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
  • (12) Envelopes, blank or printed postage only, no stamps
  • (5) Newspapers, no local paper
  • (5) Magazines/journals, no explicit magazines
  • (12) Personal photos, no Polaroids, no explicit pictures
  • (12) Greeting cards
  • (1) Walkman type AM/FM radio (factory sealed) no metal headphones, no clock, no antenna or external speaker, no oversized headphones
  • (4) Batteries, any brand

Acceptable Items for Female Inmates

Toilet articles (1 of each)

  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Eyeglasses (prescription ONLY and plastic frames)
  • Mascara
  • Eye pencils/shadow, no mirrored compacts
  • Perm and hair relaxer kits, no lye

Linen

  • (2) Face cloths, white only, no full-size or hand towels

Religious items (1 of each)

  • Soft-covered book (Bible, Koran, etc.)
  • Cross, medallion or other regulated religious article, no dimension larger than 1.5 inches
  • Religious head wrap
  • Small prayer rug, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet

Hobby Materials

  • (1) Drawing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
  • (12) Colored pencils, non-retractable, golf size only, no crayons or magic markers

Court Clothes

  •  An inmate’s existing court clothes must be given to a family member or otherwise disposed of before the department will accept additional clothes.

General Clothing

  • (6) T-shirts (white only), no tank tops, no pockets, no long sleeves, brand new in sealed package
  • (6) Pairs underwear (white only) brand new in sealed package
  • (6) Pairs socks (white only) brand new in sealed package
  • (2) Pairs pajama sets, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets, no fleece, no ‘novelties’ such as cartoon characters or sports logos
  • (2) Night Gowns, no blue or black, no draw strings, no pockets
  • (2) Pairs thermal underwear sets (white or off white only), no pockets, brand new in sealed package
  • (3) Brassieres, no under wire, no padded, color white only
  • (1) Bathrobe no blue or black, no pockets, no sash
  • (1) Pair shower slippers, no Velcro, no gel or air bubbles, no ‘Crocs’
  • (1) Pair sneakers, Adidas© or Reebok© brand only, black or white color only. Only sneakers comparable to those sold in the Department of Correction's commissary will be accepted via packages and must comply with the following restrictions. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept sneakers that do not conform with these restrictions. Inmates may only possess one (1) pair of sneakers and one (1) pair of laces at any given time. Additional pairs/laces will be treated as contraband and confiscated.
  • Only new-in-package Adidas© or Reebok© brand sneakers with a value of sixty dollars ($100.00) MSRP or less
  • Black or white in color only (including laces)
  • No removable inner soles, pockets, air pumps, hollow soles, metal or hard plastic of any kind (arch supports, lace grommets, etc.), gel/air bubbles or after-market inserts (i.e. Dr. Scholl’s © inserts or other orthotics)

Miscellaneous

  • (5) Books, soft cover only
  • (1) Writing pad, no spiral bindings or other metal fasteners
  • (12) Envelopes, blank or printed postage only, no stamps
  • (5) Newspapers, no local paper
  • (5) Magazines/journals, no explicit magazines
  • (12) Personal photos, no Polaroids, no explicit pictures
  • (12) Greeting cards
  • (1) Walkman type AM/FM radio (factory sealed) no metal headphones, no clock, no antenna or external speaker, no oversized headphones
  • (4) Batteries, any brand

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Westchester County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Westchester County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Westchester County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Westchester County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Westchester County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Westchester County.
  • Choose New York, then Westchester County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Westchester County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Westchester County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Westchester County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Westchester County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Westchester 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 Westchester County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Westchester 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 Westchester County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1000 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Westchester County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Westchester County

What are the other City and County Jails in Westchester County?

Westchester County County Jails
Westchester County City Jails
Westchester County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Westchester Fairfield Bergen Bronx Rockland Putnam
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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