Onondaga County Justice Center

To search for an inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center, 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 315-435-1770 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Onondaga County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Onondaga County Justice Center Inmate Search

The Onondaga County Justice Center maintains an average of 750 offenders in custody on any given day. The Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,400 offenders.

Paying bail for someone in Onondaga County

After being arrested and booked into Onondaga County Justice Center in Syracuse, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 315-435-1770 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 315-435-1770.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Onondaga County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Onondaga County, New York, visit the Onondaga County Justice Center Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Onondaga County Justice Center Inmate Visitation Schedule & Rules
On Site Visits

555 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-435-1770

• All visitors must register at least 1 hour before arriving at the Justice Center for a visit.  You can begin registration 4 hours prior to the visitation round’s scheduled start time. You can begin signing up at 9:00AM on the day of the visit.
• You can register either 'at the jail' or online at the IC Solutions website.
  
• Visitors and/or inmates are allowed only one visit per day.
• Inmates are allowed no more than two visits per week.
• Visits are first come, first served.
• You must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your visit.
• Only 2 persons are allowed to visit at one time (this includes children).
• If you are bringing a child and you are not the legal guardian or parent, be sure you have a notarized statement from the child’s parent or legal guardian. All child visitors (anyone aged 17 and under) need a birth certificate.  The birth certificate has to be the original, it cannot be a copy.
• You may have a short kiss and embrace only at the beginning and end of a visit.  NO kissing or embracing during the visit itself. Incarcerated individuals may NOT hold children at any time during a visit.
• Dress professionally and non-seductively.  If you don't dress nicely, you won't be visiting. (see details below schedule). 
• A brief hug and a kiss is allowed at the beginning of the visit. 

Prohibited Dress:

• NO hooded sweatshirts.
• NO see-through/sheer clothing, bare midriffs, or backs.
• NO plunging necklines or low tops.
• NO sleeveless tops.
• NO ripped/torn pants or shorts.
• NO shorts or skirts shorter than mid-thigh.
• NO attire displaying obscene/offensive, derogatory language or drawings, or promoting illegal activity.
• NO jewelry (other than a wedding ring or engagement ring).
• NO body piercings.
• NO bobby pins, hairpins, or other item affixed to your hair will be allowed.
• NO items that show a gang affiliation.

Onondaga County Justice Center uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
•    Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Onondaga County Justice Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Onondaga County Justice Center uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
•    Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Onondaga County Justice Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

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

Onondaga County Justice Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation Schedule

Register Online with IC Solutions

Eligible incarcerated individuals will be allowed up to two (2) half hour Remote Video Visits per day based on availability during the following times:

Monday thru Friday
9:00 – 9:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
10:30 – 11:00 am
12:30 – 1:00 pm
1:15 – 1:45 pm
2:00 – 2:30 pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Onondaga County Justice Center, 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 Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Onondaga County Justice Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Onondaga County Justice Center, 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 Onondaga County Justice Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center?

How Do Inmates in Onondaga County Justice Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Onondaga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Onondaga County Justice Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Onondaga County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Onondaga County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Onondaga County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Onondaga County Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Control Number (ICN)
Onondaga County Justice Center
555 South State Street
Syracuse, New York 13202

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Control Number (ICN)
Onondaga County Justice Center
555 South State Street
Syracuse, New York 13202

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 Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County Justice Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Onondaga County Justice Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Control Number (ICN)
Onondaga County Justice Center
555 South State Street
Syracuse, New York 13202

Onondaga County Justice Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Onondaga County Justice Center 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 Onondaga County Justice Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Control Number (ICN)
Onondaga County Justice Center
555 South State Street
Syracuse, New York 13202

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 Onondaga County Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Onondaga County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Onondaga County Justice Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Onondaga County Justice Center, 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 Onondaga County Justice Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Onondaga County Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Onondaga County Justice Center contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Onondaga County Justice Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

How Do Inmates in Onondaga County Justice Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Onondaga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Onondaga County Justice Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Onondaga County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Onondaga County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Onondaga County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Onondaga County Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Onondaga County Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Onondaga County Justice Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Onondaga County Justice Center, 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 Onondaga County Justice Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Onondaga County Justice Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

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 Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Onondaga County Justice Center

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

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

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Onondaga County Justice Center inmate.
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 Onondaga County Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 315-435-1770 for further assistance.

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Onondaga County County Jails

Onondaga County Juvenile Facilities

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