Dutchess County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Dutchess County

Dutchess County Jail

You can call the 328-bed Dutchess County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 845-486-3900.

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 New York 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 Dutchess County Jail at 845-486-3900 for help.

Inmate Services

Phone: 845-486-3900

Physical Address:
 150 North Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Dutchess County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Dutchess 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 845-486-3900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Dutchess County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Dutchess County Jail Inmate Search

The Dutchess County Jail maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dutchess 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 Dutchess County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,560 offenders.

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About the Dutchess County Jail
Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Dutchess County Jail is operated by the Dutchess County Jail with the mission of maintaining safety and order, humane treatment, and flexibility. Several supports and services are available to assist in healthy rehabilitation and to prevent recidivism. Changes to the solitary confinement regulations have been made to improve mental health in the facility, and inmates are encouraged to have contact with their families outside of the jail. To accommodate contact with outside support systems there is access to phones, tablets, messaging, visitation, and video visits. The wide range of contact available is intended to ensure that each inmate will have at least one method of contact with their loved ones. Mail: All mail is checked for contraband and must have a full return address. Incarcerated Individual’s Name Dutchess County Jail P.O. Box 1389 Poughkeepsie, New York 12602 Telephones: ConnectNetwork.com has instructions to create a prepaid phone account. Phones are accessible from 9am to 9:45pm each day of the week. Tablets: Messages are available through connectnetwork.com and can be sent and received by inmates. Inmate Accounts: Commissary accounts can be funded at the kiosk at the jail, or online at https://www.touchpayonline.com/ Visitation: Visiting days are dependant upon the housing assignment, so check with the inmate before scheduling. Morning visits begin at 8:30-9:30am or 9:50-10:50am, and 12:20-1:20pm or 150-2:50pm.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Dutchess County Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Dutchess County Jail, 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 Dutchess County Jail:

  • 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 845-486-3900.

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

How do you post bail in Dutchess County?

If someone is taken to Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie 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 845-486-3900.

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 845-486-3900.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, New York, visit the Dutchess County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Dutchess County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule & Procedures

150 North Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-486-3900

  • An inmate, when first arrested is allowed a brief 20 minute NON-CONTACT visit that does NOT count against their regular visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed two on-hour CONTACT visits each week.
  • CONTACT visits are Sundays and Thursdays only.
  • Only one closed mouth kiss is allowed. No other touching. If you do, visit is over.
  • NON-CONTACT (Booth) visits are conducted every day except regular holidays that the Dutchess County follows.
  • Not everyone can have a CONTACT visit.
  • SHOW UP 30 MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK IN OR NO VISIT.
  • Every visitor must pass through a metal detector. If you set it off, unless you have a doctor's note stating why, you won't get to visit, so be aware you are wearing NO metal.
  • Lockers are available but are not locked.
  • Only IDs accepted are NY Driver's license )or photo ID), NY State benefit card, or passport.
  • Visitors will have to come in to schedule a visit.  Visitors cannot sign up or reserve a visit via phone.
  • Only twelve (12) incarcerated individuals are allowed in the visit room per session.
  • Each incarcerated individual will be allowed two (2) visitors. All visitors under eighteen (18) must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.  (i.e., two (2) adults or one (1) adult and one (1) minor visitor) Adults must show proof of guardianship. (i.e., birth certificate.)

CONTACT VISIT SCHEDULE

INMATES DAY TIMES
GENERAL
POPULATION		 SUN 8:30-9:30AM
GENERAL
POPULATION		 SUN 9:50-10:50AM
GENERAL
POPULATION		 SUN 12:20-1:20PM
SPECIAL
CLASSIFICATION		 SUN 1:50-2:50PM
GENERAL
POPULATION		 THU 8:30-9:30AM
GENERAL
POPULATION		 THU 9:50-10:50AM
GENERAL
POPULATION		 THU 12:20-1:20PM
SPECIAL
CLASSIFICATION		 THU 1:50-2:50PM


NON-CONTACT (BOOTH) VISIT SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
MONDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
TUESDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
WEDNESDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
THURSDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
FRIDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm
SATURDAY 8:30am – 9:30am
9:50am – 10:50am
12:20pm – 1:20pm
1:50pm - 2:50pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dutchess County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

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

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select New York.
  • Select Dutchess County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 845-486-3900 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 Dutchess County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Dutchess 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 Dutchess County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Dutchess County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Dutchess 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 Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602


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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Dutchess 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 Dutchess County Jail:
Inmate Name
Dutchess County Jail
P.O. Box 1389
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

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 Dutchess County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Dutchess 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.    Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County

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

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Dutchess County.
  • Choose New York, then Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dutchess County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

How to Email an Inmate at the Dutchess County Jail

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Dutchess County Jail

  • Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
  • Select Dutchess County Jail.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
    Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message. These can only be sent from the GTL app. (iphone, Android)
The cost to send messages and photos is approximately $1.00, and videos are $3.00.
If you have any questions, call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249.

How to Email an Inmate at the Dutchess County Jail

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Dutchess County Jail

  • Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
  • Select Dutchess County Jail.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
    Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message.
For all the information you need to know regarding using GTL to send messages, photos and videos, how much it costs, tips and guidelines and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dutchess County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Dutchess County Jail either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Dutchess County Jail

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Dutchess County Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

Free services are already available for use on the device at Dutchess County Jail.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Dutchess County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Dutchess County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dutchess County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 845-486-3900 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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