Riverhead Correctional Facility

To search for an inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility, 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 631-852-2200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Suffolk County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Riverhead Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Riverhead Correctional Facility maintains an average of 840 offenders in custody on any given day. The Riverhead Correctional Facility 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 Suffolk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 36,320 offenders.

How to pay bail in Suffolk County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Riverhead Correctional Facility in Riverhead, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 631-852-2200 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

• Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 631-852-2200).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Suffolk County can assist with the process.
• An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Suffolk County, New York, visit the Riverhead Correctional Facility Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Riverhead Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
100 Center Drive South
Riverhead, NY 11901

To schedule a visit at the Riverhead Correctional Facility, call Visiting Reservations at 631-852-1893 or 631-852-1894

Conferences with Attorneys may be scheduled by calling Attorney Visiting at 631-852-3356.             

• On-site Visits are free
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site visit.
• Only those visiting are allowed on the Riverhead Correctional property.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• All visits by appointment only.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Riverhead Correctional Facility, 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 Riverhead Correctional Facility 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 Suffolk County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Riverhead Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Riverhead Correctional Facility, 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 Riverhead Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Riverhead Correctional Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Suffolk 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 Riverhead Correctional Facility, 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 Suffolk 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 Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

What Type of Mail is Allowed to be Sent to Inmates at the Riverhead Correctional Facility?

Postcards
The Riverhead Correctional Facility 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.

Envelopes
The Riverhead Correctional Facility also allows inmates to receive letters in envelopes. The envelope must contain a return address in the left-hand upper corner or it will be rejected. Letters are to be mailed in a standard letter-sized envelope. It must not have any other marking or writing on it other than the inmate’s address and sender’s return address.

All mail must be mailed to the address below regardless of where the inmate is being housed.

Suffolk County Correctional Facility
110 Center Drive South
Riverhead, NY 11901
(Write "C/O" and the person's name. Add the date of birth only for a common name. Books and magazines only from the publisher or a well-known online seller.)

Newspapers
Inmates are allowed to receive newspapers, but only through the mail, direct from the publisher.

Magazines
Inmates are allowed to have magazine subscriptions. Inmates are allowed to have up to five magazines in their possession at any given time. Magazines must not promote illegal activities, violence or anything else deemed a security risk. 

Books
Inmates are allowed to receive soft-cover books only. They MUST come from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Riverhead Correctional Facility 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 should be mailed to the following address:

Suffolk County Correctional Facility
110 Center Drive South
Riverhead, NY 11901
(Write "C/O" and the person's name. Add the date of birth only for a common name. Books and magazines only from the publisher or a well-known online seller.)

Other Items that can be mailed to an inmate:

2 Females - Night Gowns - Plain and White Only            

7 Females - Sports Bras - No Metal                                  

2 Sweat Shirts - Green or White                                         

2 Sweat Pants - Green or White                                         

2 Gym Shorts - Green or White                                           

7 Tee Shirts - White Only                                                   

2 Towels - 2' by 4' Maximum Size - White                       

2 Set of Thermals - White or Off White                                                                           

15 Photos - 5"x7" Maximum Size - No Polaroid          

1 Prayer Rug                                                                   

1 Kuffi - Green or White                                               

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Suffolk County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Riverhead Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New York, then select Riverhead Correctional Facility, 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 Riverhead Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Riverhead Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Riverhead Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Riverhead Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.

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