York County Jail is a 300-bed jail based in Alfred, York County, Maine. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 207-324-9001.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Maine State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact York County Jail at 207-324-9001 for help.
Phone: 207-324-9001
Physical Address:
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the York 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 207-324-9001 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Records online for York County or any other Maine county through Maine eCourts.
York County Jail Inmate Search
The York County Jail maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The York 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 York County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,000 offenders.
The following charts of York 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 York County Corrections Department, the state of Maine Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in York 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 York 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe York County Jail in Alfred, Maine has a capacity of 300 beds. The address and contact number for York County Jail in Maine are as follows. Address: 1 Layman Way, Alfred, ME, 04002. Phone number: 207-324-9001.
The York County Jail in Maine has visitation hours between 8:30AM - 10:30AM, 12:00PM - 2:30PM, and 6:00PM - 7:30PM for inmates and official visitors, including attorneys, clergy, probation/parole officers, and service providers with proper identification or authorization. All visits are by video and 20 minutes in length, and there is no physical contact during visits. For more information, you can contact the jail directly at 207-324-9001 or read the detailed instructions in the Visitation Section below on how to register and set up appointments. The same company, Securus, that handles video visitation, also is the service used for phoning with inmates, as well as texting and emailing.
The York County Jail in Maine has faced several issues and conditions in recent years. In 2020, there was a COVID-19 outbreak at the jail that affected both inmates and staff. In 2021, the jail turned away would-be inmates due to concerns about COVID-19. The issue was described as "pervasive". The jail is committed to providing safe, secure, and humane care for its inmate population. The jail has a long history, with the original prison being built in 1656 and replaced with a stone-walled prison in 1720. Today, the jail houses about 300 male inmates. The county is also planning to use funding to build a substance abuse and misuse recovery center and a separate training center.
While Maine counties, including York County have always been known as a quiet, tree filled rural part of the United States, the last few years have brought a lot of drugs and sketchy element to the state, resulting in increased crime and violence and a busier jail system.
If you have further questions about an inmate in custody, call the jail directly 24 hours a day at 207-324-9001.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the York County Jail?
What happens during booking in York County?
What is the booking process like at the York County Jail?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the York County Jail booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the York County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 207-324-9001.
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.
York County Jail Booking Roster
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 York 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.
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 York County and other Maine 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.
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.
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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the York County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 207-324-9001 during business hours.
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.
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 York 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.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
Call 207-324-9001 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the York County inmate locator.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the York County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
B-1 GENERAL POPULATION
THURSDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM
SUNDAY 2:00PM – 3:00PM
B-2 TRUSTEES THURSDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM
1st FLOOR SATURDAY 12:30PM – 1:30PM
B-2 TRUSTEES THURSDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM
2nd FLOOR SATURDAY 12:30PM – 1:30PM
B-3 GENERAL POPULATION TUESDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM
1st FLOOR SATURDAY 8:30PM – 9:30PM
B-3 GENERAL POPULATION TUESDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM
2nd FLOOR SATURDAY 10:00AM – 11:00AM
C-1 MAXIMUM SECURITY WEDNESDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM
1st FLOOR SUNDAY 10:00AM – 11:00AM
C-1 MAXIMUM SECURITY WEDNESDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM
2nd FLOOR SUNDAY 12:30PM – 1:30PM
C-2 CLASSIFICATION
THURSDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM
SUNDAY 8:30AM – 9:30AM
C-3 SPECIAL NEEDS
WEDNESDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM
SUNDAY 10:00AM – 11:00AM
C-4 FEMALES
WEDNESDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM
SATURDAY 2:00PM – 3:00PM
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
207-324-9001
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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 York 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.
York 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 York County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the York County Jail?
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
207-324-9001
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the York County Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in York County, follow these instructions:
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 York County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the York County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from York 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 York 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 County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the York County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The York 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 York 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 first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
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 York 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 York 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 first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
For inmates receiving mail in the York 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 York County Jail:
Inmate's first and last name
York County Jail
1 Layman Way
Alfred, ME 04002
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 County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the York County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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. York 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 York County Jail
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in York County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in York 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 York County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the York County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
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
To send a text or email message to a York County inmate, do the following:
York County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in York County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your York County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all York County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in York County Jail, 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 County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the York County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in York County follow these instructions:
For all York 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 County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-324-9001 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in York County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding York County?
This facility, known as "York County Jail" is also known as York County Sheriff, York County Jail , York County Jail , Maine, York.