York Correctional Institution

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York Correctional Institution

Call the 1151-bed York Correctional Institution at 860-451-3001. Staff answer questions about inmates 24 hours a day.

Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in this county are brought here. Each person goes through booking and processing, and if the charges warrant it, is held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

The current inmate roster can be searched using the inmate search tool.

Convictions carrying less than a year are served in this county. Convictions carrying more than a year are served in the Connecticut State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page is your guide to inmate services: the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it to communicate with an inmate. If it’s not online, call York Correctional Institution at 860-451-3001 to get it.

Phone: 860-451-3001

Physical Address:
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the York Correctional Institution?

The fastest way to find an inmate in the York Correctional Institution, check their charges and bond amount, see when they can have visitors, or view their mugshot is the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Prefer to talk to someone? Call the jail at 860-451-3001.

Warrant Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch keeps an online list of arrest warrants for three situations: violation of probation, failure to appear on existing charges, and orders to incarcerate issued by a judge. Other warrants, including most issued during police investigations, are not on the list, so a search with no results doesn’t rule out a warrant.

Court Case Lookup

Information on most Connecticut court cases is available to the public online. The Judicial Branch’s case look-up covers the Supreme Court, the Appellate Court, and the Superior Court, including criminal cases statewide. Juvenile, youthful offender, and sealed records are kept confidential.

York Correctional Institution Inmate Search

How Bail Works in Connecticut

Bail is first addressed at the police station. After an arrest, police may release the person on a written promise to appear in court or set a bond amount. If the person stays in custody, a specialist from the Court Support Services Division, known as an intake, assessment and referral specialist and formerly called a bail commissioner, can review and modify the bond. The final decision rests with the judge at the defendant’s first court appearance. Bail can be paid in full as a cash bond, or posted as a surety bond through a licensed bondsman. Bondsmen charge a state-regulated fee of 10% on the first $5,000 of the bond and 7% on the remainder.

FAQs

We’ve put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers covering how to find an inmate in the York Correctional Institution, how jail rosters work, and what happens after someone is arrested and booked. If you still have questions, call 860-451-3001.

Although the York Correctional Institution is licensed for 1151 inmates, it frequently holds more than that, particularly on weekends. Unlike most states, Connecticut has no county jails, so there is no separate local jail system. Instead, the state Department of Correction houses people awaiting trial and people serving sentences, often in the same building. Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Centers act as the state’s main jails for men, and York Correctional Institution fills that role for women. Cheshire, Garner, and MacDougall-Walker hold a smaller number of pretrial detainees. By contrast, Brooklyn Correctional Institution and the Cybulski Community Reintegration Center don’t hold pretrial inmates at all, and Osborn and Robinson Correctional Institutions hold almost none. At the facilities with pretrial detainees, at least 35-40% of the population turns over every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with roughly 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually charged with serious crimes like murder or rape, and because those cases take a long time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in New London County for them stay in custody much longer.

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About the York Correctional Institution

York Correctional Institution, at 201 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, is Connecticut’s only prison for women. The main phone number is (860) 451-3001. Because it is the only women’s facility, York holds every woman in state custody, from those just arrested and awaiting trial to those serving long sentences, at every security level from 2 to 5. The site dates to 1918, when it opened as the state farm and reformatory for women; the current York facility opened in 1994. It has a designed capacity of about 1,460 and held about 900 women in September 2026.

York serves every superior court in the state, and about four in ten of its residents are awaiting trial. Among its pretrial detainees, the most common charges include violation of probation, failure to appear, risk of injury to a minor, criminal violation of a protective order, and possession of narcotics. York’s programs include the 80-bed Marilyn Baker House for intensive drug treatment, a hospice program, a parenting program called Caregiver and Me, an animal care program, and a reentry center.

York allows two visits Monday through Friday, which can be any mix of in-person and video, plus one visit on the weekend. In-person visits don’t need to be scheduled, but video visits must be booked through the DOC’s visiting request site. Visit times depend on the inmate’s housing unit and inmate number, and the most recent posted schedule is from 2023, so call before you go. No courtesy visits are allowed in the first 72 hours after a woman is admitted.

All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visiting list; the inmate requests an application from her counselor, and approval usually takes two to three weeks. Adults need photo ID. Children under 18 must come with an approved adult who brings the child’s birth certificate and a second document with the child’s name. People with criminal records generally need the warden’s permission. Dress modestly and leave personal items outside the visiting room.

Southeast Area Transit (SEAT) Route 3 runs between New London and Niantic on weekdays and Saturdays, with no Sunday service, but it ends in Niantic center rather than at the prison, so you may need to walk or take a taxi the rest of the way. Send mail to the inmate’s full name and inmate number at the facility address, with your return address. Money can be sent through JPay, TouchPay, Western Union, or by money order to the Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 290800, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800. Phone calls are free.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at York Correctional Institution?

After arrest, individuals are processed at York Correctional Institution, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at York Correctional Institution:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 860-451-3001.

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Directions / Map to the York Correctional Institution
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in New London County?

If someone is taken to York Correctional Institution in Niantic for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 860-451-3001.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 860-451-3001.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in New London County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in New London County, Connecticut, visit the York Correctional Institution Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?

York Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule

York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
860-451-3001

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RULES & GUIDELINES FOR VISITING AN INMATE

  • Confirm the facility location of the inmate you would like to visit by using the inmate search tool.
  • Valid, government issued photo ID is required.
  • No cellphones or other electronic devices allowed into the visiting area.
  • No more than two (2) visitors are allowed per visit to include children.
  • On-site visits are at least 30 minutes, and up to 60 minutes.
  • Visitors are required to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled on-site visit to check in.
  • Video visits are 30-60 minutes.
  • There are NO VISITS on major holidays.
  • Clothing & Appearance must be reasonably modest. Revealing, seductive, or offensive clothing is not allowed.
  • Video visits are free.
    A maximum of (3) authorized adult visitors may participate in the video visit and must be included on the Visit Request Form. Children don't count toward the number of visitors. 
  • NOTE: ACTUAL VISITATION DAYS AND TIMES VARY FOR EACH INMATE - See Schedule for York Correctional Institution

VISITATION SCHEDULE - Go to this page to see times for Specific Inmates and Units for York Correctional Institution

860-451-3001

DAY TIMES
MONDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM


Connecticut State Department of Correction - Remote Inmate Video Visitation

Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software. 

  • In order to use Microsoft Teams you need to be registered and prepaid. While you can sign up for free, you get more benefits and it's easier to use with a paid version.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive a Video Visit may consult with their loved one.
  • Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Department of Correction staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.
  • The following are the instructions and steps to have a video visit with your inmate after you have been added by your inmate, and you have opened your account with Microsoft Teams.
    1. Type www.skype.com in the search bar.
    2. Click 'sign in' in the upper right hand corner.
    3. Click 'New to Skype' Sign up - then 'NEXT'.

    4. Under 'Create Account', add your email address. - then 'NEXT'.
    5. Create a password, then click 'NEXT'.
    6. Enter your first and last name, then click 'NEXT'.
    7. Enter your Country/region, then your birthday, then click 'NEXT'.
    8. Download the SKYPE app to your chosen device, then ...
    9. Sign into SKYPE using your email and password you just registered under.

Connecticut State Department of Correction - Remote Inmate Video Visitation

Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software. 

  • In order to use Microsoft Teams you need to be registered and prepaid. While you can sign up for free, you get more benefits and it's easier to use with a paid version.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive a Video Visit may consult with their loved one.
  • Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Department of Correction staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.
  • The following are the instructions and steps to have a video visit with your inmate after you have been added by your inmate, and you have opened your account with Microsoft Teams.
    1. Type www.skype.com in the search bar.
    2. Click 'sign in' in the upper right hand corner.
    3. Click 'New to Skype' Sign up - then 'NEXT'.

    4. Under 'Create Account', add your email address. - then 'NEXT'.
    5. Create a password, then click 'NEXT'.
    6. Enter your first and last name, then click 'NEXT'.
    7. Enter your Country/region, then your birthday, then click 'NEXT'.
    8. Download the SKYPE app to your chosen device, then ...
    9. Sign into SKYPE using your email and password you just registered under.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 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 York Correctional Institution?

York Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule

York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
860-451-3001

(SCROLL DOWN FOR VISITATION SCHEDULE)

RULES & GUIDELINES FOR VISITING AN INMATE

  • Confirm the facility location of the inmate you would like to visit by using the inmate search tool.
  • Valid, government issued photo ID is required.
  • No cellphones or other electronic devices allowed into the visiting area.
  • No more than two (2) visitors are allowed per visit to include children.
  • On-site visits are at least 30 minutes, and up to 60 minutes.
  • Visitors are required to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled on-site visit to check in.
  • Video visits are 30-60 minutes.
  • There are NO VISITS on major holidays.
  • Clothing & Appearance must be reasonably modest. Revealing, seductive, or offensive clothing is not allowed.
  • Video visits are free.
    A maximum of (3) authorized adult visitors may participate in the video visit and must be included on the Visit Request Form. Children don't count toward the number of visitors. 
  • NOTE: ACTUAL VISITATION DAYS AND TIMES VARY FOR EACH INMATE - See Schedule for York Correctional Institution

VISITATION SCHEDULE - Go to this page to see times for Specific Inmates and Units for York Correctional Institution

860-451-3001

DAY TIMES
MONDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 10:45AM
1:00PM - 2:15PM
6:30PM - 9:15PM


Connecticut State Department of Correction - Remote Inmate Video Visitation

Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software. 

  • In order to use Microsoft Teams you need to be registered and prepaid. While you can sign up for free, you get more benefits and it's easier to use with a paid version.
  • Family and friends wishing to participate and receive a Video Visit may consult with their loved one.
  • Next, your detained friend or family member will need to add your name to the visitation list and you will be contacted by a Department of Correction staff member to schedule a day and time for your visit.
  • The following are the instructions and steps to have a video visit with your inmate after you have been added by your inmate, and you have opened your account with Microsoft Teams.
    1. Type www.skype.com in the search bar.
    2. Click 'sign in' in the upper right hand corner.
    3. Click 'New to Skype' Sign up - then 'NEXT'.

    4. Under 'Create Account', add your email address. - then 'NEXT'.
    5. Create a password, then click 'NEXT'.
    6. Enter your first and last name, then click 'NEXT'.
    7. Enter your Country/region, then your birthday, then click 'NEXT'.
    8. Download the SKYPE app to your chosen device, then ...
    9. Sign into SKYPE using your email and password you just registered under.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution?

How to Deposit Money in a York Correctional Institution Inmate's Account

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:

  • Jpay Online Deposits
  • Western Union Online Deposits
  • Touchpay
  • United States Postal Service - Mailing a Payment

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.



1.  York Correctional Institution and JPAY.

  • First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
  • You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
  • There are two ways to send money to an inmate/offender in {York Correctional Institution using Jpay.
  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729

 

2.  York Correctional Institution and Western Union.

First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank

  • Select CONNECTICUT DOC, then follow Western Union's instructions.
  • For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.

 

Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)

Attention: Leave this blank



3. York Correctional Institution and Touchpay

You will need these these three things:

  • Exact spelling of the inmate's name as the CT DOC has it spelled.

  • The inmate's ID#.

  • Touchpay Facility # of 306109.

Options for putting money in an inmate's account:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.

Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT

Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT

York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT

You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-451-3001 to get the Facility Locator Number.



4.  York Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment



When sending an inmate money by mail, the York Correctional Institution will only accept:

  • US Postal Money Orders, or
  • Certified Bank Cashier Checks

**Important Notes**

  • All Checks or Money Orders MUST be payable to the inmate.
  • A filled out copy of the Inmate Trust Remitter Form.
  • Remitter Information MUST include:
    Inmate First, Middle Initial and Last Name
    Inmate Number
    Inmate Date of Birth
    Sender's First and Last Name
    Sender's Full Address (Number, Street, Apartment/Unit, City, State and Zip Code)

Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800

Funds are only accepted from the following sources:

  • Money Order or Certified/Cashier's Check, along with complete and legible remitter information *
  • Attorney checks, along with cover letter
  • Employer checks, along with pay stub
  • Refund check from Vendors
  • Social Security checks
  • Social Services checks
  • Tax Refunds
  • Unemployment checks
  • Veterans Administration checks


Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the York Correctional Institution

Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:

Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670

Unclaimed Inmate accounts

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from York Correctional Institution

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from New London County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose York Correctional Institution, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your New London County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?

York Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the York Correctional Institution whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The York Correctional Institution 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 #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357



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
Ask the York Correctional Institution whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 York Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the York Correctional Institution whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357

York Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the York Correctional Institution 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 York Correctional Institution:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357


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 York Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?

How to Deposit Money in a York Correctional Institution Inmate's Account

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:

  • Jpay Online Deposits
  • Western Union Online Deposits
  • Touchpay
  • United States Postal Service - Mailing a Payment

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.

This is the commissary order sheet for York Correctional Institution



1.  York Correctional Institution and JPAY.

  • First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
  • You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
  • There are two ways to send money to an inmate/offender in {York Correctional Institution using Jpay.
  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729

 

2.  York Correctional Institution and Western Union.

First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank

  • Select CONNECTICUT DOC, then follow Western Union's instructions.
  • For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.

 

Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)

Attention: Leave this blank



3. York Correctional Institution and Touchpay

You will need these these three things:

  • Exact spelling of the inmate's name as the CT DOC has it spelled.

  • The inmate's ID#.

  • Touchpay Facility # of 306109.

Options for putting money in an inmate's account:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.

Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT

Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT

York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT

You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-451-3001 to get the Facility Locator Number.



4.  York Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment



When sending an inmate money by mail, the York Correctional Institution will only accept:

  • US Postal Money Orders, or
  • Certified Bank Cashier Checks

**Important Notes**

  • All Checks or Money Orders MUST be payable to the inmate.
  • A filled out copy of the Inmate Trust Remitter Form.
  • Remitter Information MUST include:
    Inmate First, Middle Initial and Last Name
    Inmate Number
    Inmate Date of Birth
    Sender's First and Last Name
    Sender's Full Address (Number, Street, Apartment/Unit, City, State and Zip Code)

Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800

Funds are only accepted from the following sources:

  • Money Order or Certified/Cashier's Check, along with complete and legible remitter information *
  • Attorney checks, along with cover letter
  • Employer checks, along with pay stub
  • Refund check from Vendors
  • Social Security checks
  • Social Services checks
  • Tax Refunds
  • Unemployment checks
  • Veterans Administration checks


Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the York Correctional Institution

Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:

Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670

Unclaimed Inmate accounts

How to Deposit Money in a York Correctional Institution Inmate's Account

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:

  • Jpay Online Deposits
  • Western Union Online Deposits
  • Touchpay
  • United States Postal Service - Mailing a Payment

In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.

If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.



1.  York Correctional Institution and JPAY.

  • First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
  • You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
  • There are two ways to send money to an inmate/offender in {York Correctional Institution using Jpay.
  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729

 

2.  York Correctional Institution and Western Union.

First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank

  • Select CONNECTICUT DOC, then follow Western Union's instructions.
  • For questions, concerns or to add funds via Western Union over the phone, call 800-325-6000.

 

Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union. 

Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)

Attention: Leave this blank



3. York Correctional Institution and Touchpay

You will need these these three things:

  • Exact spelling of the inmate's name as the CT DOC has it spelled.

  • The inmate's ID#.

  • Touchpay Facility # of 306109.

Options for putting money in an inmate's account:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.

Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT

Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT

York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT

You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-451-3001 to get the Facility Locator Number.



4.  York Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment



When sending an inmate money by mail, the York Correctional Institution will only accept:

  • US Postal Money Orders, or
  • Certified Bank Cashier Checks

**Important Notes**

  • All Checks or Money Orders MUST be payable to the inmate.
  • A filled out copy of the Inmate Trust Remitter Form.
  • Remitter Information MUST include:
    Inmate First, Middle Initial and Last Name
    Inmate Number
    Inmate Date of Birth
    Sender's First and Last Name
    Sender's Full Address (Number, Street, Apartment/Unit, City, State and Zip Code)

Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800

Funds are only accepted from the following sources:

  • Money Order or Certified/Cashier's Check, along with complete and legible remitter information *
  • Attorney checks, along with cover letter
  • Employer checks, along with pay stub
  • Refund check from Vendors
  • Social Security checks
  • Social Services checks
  • Tax Refunds
  • Unemployment checks
  • Veterans Administration checks


Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the York Correctional Institution

Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:

Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670

Unclaimed Inmate accounts

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the York Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?

York Correctional Institution uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in York Correctional Institution

To send a text or email message to a New London County inmate, do the following:

York Correctional Institution uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in New London County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your New London County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all New London County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in York Correctional Institution, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the York Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?

York Correctional Institution now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the York Correctional Institution.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in York Correctional Institution

To rent a tablet for an inmate in New London County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your New London County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all New London County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-451-3001 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "York Correctional Institution" is also known as Connecticut Department of Corrections, York Correctional Institution, Connecticut, New London.