Yaphank Correctional
Yaphank Correctional
Looking for someone in custody? The inmate search tool shows everyone currently held at the 976-bed Yaphank Correctional, and staff can answer questions around the clock at 631-852-2200.
Anyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges comes through this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial is over.
People sentenced to under a year serve that time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, adding funds to an inmate’s account, mail rules, phone calls from inmates, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, how to post bail, and commissary orders.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number handy, because most mail and messaging services require it. If you can’t find it online, call Yaphank Correctional at 631-852-2200.
Inmate Services
Phone
631-852-2200Mailing address (personal mail)
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.)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
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 Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Yaphank Correctional, 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.
Yaphank Correctional Inmate Search
The Yaphank Correctional maintains an average of 976 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yaphank Correctional 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith a top capacity of 976, the Yaphank Correctional Facility houses both male and female inmates and has specialty housing pods for specific demographics to offer the support they need.
For minimum security inmates there are dormitory housing pods, with several bunk beds or other bedding situated in one open space with bathrooms attached. Medium security and maximum security inmates are more likely to be housed in the podular housing units which offer several single or double occupancy cells that surround a common area where they will have tables, phones, shower rooms, and other necessary amenities.
Renovations and expansion saw the facility add 318,000 square feet in a modern design with windows allowing in natural light, state of the art treatment options in the medical area. Upgraded technology is in place around the building, including the central control as well as the control station that are in each of the pod units to provide direct supervision throughout the day. Open spaces make it feel less closed in and claustrophobic than other facilities and has created space for additional inmates to be housed safely and in sanitary conditions.
Along with a Veteran's Pod and a pod for those who are aged 55+, Addictions Treatment Program, and the Choose to Thrive Program are all operated at this facility. A photography program offers opportunities to grow new skills, and as that was a success there have been additional programs added allowing inmates to leave the facility with useful and employable skills.
To improve the mental health of inmates they are encouraged to remain in contact with their family and support system outside of the facility and includes sending and receiving mail at:
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.)
Phone calls are called out by the inmates as there are no incoming calls, and visits either by video or in person.
Visiting hours are Tuesday through Friday 2:00-3:30pm, 4-5pm, 6:45-7:45pm, 8:15-9:15pm and on Saturdays 8:30-9:30am, 10-11am, 1-2pm, 2:30-3:30pm, and all visits are scheduled by calling the location at 631-852-1893.
- Jail (Main): 631-852-2200
- Adult Probation: 631-852-5000
- Court: 631-853-5368
- District Attorney: 631-853-4161
- Juvenile Probation: 631-852-5000
- Public Defender: 631-666-2500
- Sheriff: 631-852-2200
- Suffolk Co. Jail Visitation: 631-852-1893
The booking process explained for Yaphank Correctional
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Yaphank Correctional. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Yaphank Correctional include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 631-852-2200.
What are the bail options in Suffolk County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Yaphank Correctional in Yaphank 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 631-852-2200 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 631-852-2200.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, New York, see the Yaphank Correctional Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional? What is the Schedule?
Yaphank Correctional ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
200 Glover Drive
Yaphank, NY 11980
To schedule a visit at the Yaphank Correctional, 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.
| DAY | TIME |
| TUESDAY | 2:30 - 3:30 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 6:45 - 7:45 PM 8:15 - 9:15 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 2:30 - 3:30 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 6:45 - 7:45 PM 8:15 - 9:15 PM |
| THURSDAY | 2:30 - 3:30 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 6:45 - 7:45 PM 8:15 - 9:15 PM |
| FRIDAY | 2:30 - 3:30 PM 4:00 - 5:00 PM 6:45 - 7:45 PM 8:15 - 9:15 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30 - 9:30 AM 10:00 - 11:00 AM 1:00 - 2:00 PM 2:30 - 3:30 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Yaphank Correctional, 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 Yaphank Correctional 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 Yaphank Correctional follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New York, then select Yaphank Correctional, 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 Yaphank Correctional.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Yaphank Correctional
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 Yaphank Correctional, 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 Yaphank Correctional’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional, and what can I send them?
What Type of Mail is Allowed to be Sent to Inmates at the Yaphank Correctional?
Postcards
The Yaphank Correctional 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 Yaphank Correctional 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 Yaphank Correctional 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
1 Wedding Band - Plain
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional, and what can I purchase?
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Suffolk County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Yaphank Correctional follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select New York, then select Yaphank Correctional, 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 Yaphank Correctional.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Yaphank Correctional using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 631-852-2200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Yaphank Correctional have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yaphank Correctional’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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Suffolk County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Yaphank Correctional serves the following cities and towns of Suffolk County: Amityville, Babylon, Bay Shore, Bayport, Bohemia, Brentwood, Brightwaters, Brookhaven, Coram, Deer Park, East Hampton, East Islip, Eastport, Farmingville, Great River, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Huntington, Islip, Lake Ronkonkoma, Lindenhurst, Medford, Melville, Miller Place, Mount Sinai, North Babylon, Northport, Oakdale, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Ridge, Riverhead, Rocky Point, Ronkonkoma, Sayville, Selden, Shelter Island, Shirley, Smithtown, Southampton, Southold, West Babylon, West Islip, Wyandanch and Yaphank.