Columbia County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Columbia County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 518-828-3324 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Columbia County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Columbia County Jail Inmate Search

The Columbia County Jail maintains an average of 135 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,700 offenders.

What are the bail options in Columbia County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Columbia County Jail in Hudson for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 518-828-3324 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 518-828-3324.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Columbia County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Columbia County, New York, see the Columbia County Jail Bail Guide.

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

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

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

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

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

Columbia County Jail

518-828-3324

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

Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the following times:

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

Saturday Hours:

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Columbia County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Columbia County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Columbia County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Columbia County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Columbia County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Columbia County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Columbia County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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

Columbia County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Columbia County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Columbia County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Columbia County Jail 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 Columbia County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Columbia County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Columbia County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Columbia County Jail:
Columbia County Jail
85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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

Columbia County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New York.
3. Select Columbia County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Columbia County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Columbia County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Columbia County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Columbia County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Columbia County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 518-828-3324 for further assistance.

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