Niagara County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Niagara 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 716-438-3393 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Niagara County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Niagara County Jail Inmate Search

The Niagara County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Niagara 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 Niagara County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Niagara County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Niagara County Jail in Lockport, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 716-438-3393 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 716-438-3393 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Niagara County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Niagara County, New York, visit the Niagara County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Niagara County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095
716-438-3393

• First, you need to register and then schedule a visit with Securus.
  
• On-site Visits are free
• A visit is for one hour.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
• YOU MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE VISIT
• Maximum two visits per week

Niagara County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register and schedule your visit with Securus.

• Remote Visits cost $5.00 for a 25 minute visit, and $11.00 for a 55 minute visit.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

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

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

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

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 Niagara 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.
Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

Niagara County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095
716-438-3393

• First, you need to register and then schedule a visit with Securus.
  
• On-site Visits are free
• A visit is for one hour.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
• YOU MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE VISIT
• Maximum two visits per week

Niagara County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register and schedule your visit with Securus.

• Remote Visits cost $5.00 for a 25 minute visit, and $11.00 for a 55 minute visit.
• All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Niagara County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Niagara County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Niagara County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Niagara County Jail phone services, call 716-438-3393 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Niagara County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

Niagara County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Niagara 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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Niagara County Jail
5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Niagara County Jail
5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Niagara County Jail
5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Niagara County Jail
5526 Niagara Street Ext
Lockport, NY 14095

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 Niagara County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Niagara County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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

Niagara County Jail 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 Niagara County Jail.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Niagara County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Niagara 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 Niagara County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all Niagara 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 Niagara County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 716-438-3393 for further assistance.

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