Sullivan County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Sullivan County Jail

Address:
4 Bushnell Avenue
Monticello, NY 12701

Phone:

(845) 794-7102

New Visitation Policies in Sullivan County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Sullivan County Jail in Monticello, New York, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call (845) 794-7102 for updates.

Video Visitation at Sullivan County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Sullivan County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call (845) 794-7102 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Sullivan County, the state of New York and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Sullivan County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Sullivan County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Sullivan County inmate, do the following:

Sullivan County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Sullivan County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Sullivan County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Sullivan County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Sullivan County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Sullivan County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Sullivan County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select New York, then select Sullivan County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Sullivan County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Sullivan County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Sullivan County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sullivan 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Sullivan 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.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Sullivan County

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

  • Select New York, then select Sullivan County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Sullivan County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Sullivan County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Sullivan County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sullivan County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sullivan County

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

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