The Tompkins County Jail is a 90 bed jail in the city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 607-257-5316, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 607-257-5316
Physical Address:
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tompkins 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 607-257-5316 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Tompkins County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Tompkins County Jail Inmate Search
The Tompkins County Jail maintains an average of 90 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tompkins 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 Tompkins County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,800 offenders.
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As the largest division of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department, the jail maintains a staff of 40. There are several services available for this 90-bed facility including all meals, mental health care, medical care, dental repairs, probation services, transition services, wellness recovery, a college program, OSHA training and a garden program that allows inmates to grow a garden that supplies food to the facility. With a focus on cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security, each officer is highly trained and continues to receive training on an ongoing basis. Inmates are encouraged to maintain contact with their friends and family through mail, phone calls, and visits, and they are also provided with the opportunity to order necessary items from the commissary.
The Tompkins County Jail was built in 1986 and given its age, it is in poor condition, and far too small for its needs. As far back as twentty years ago, it was suggested by consultants to build a jail 2x its current size of 90 beds.They probably need a jail of at least 400 beds by this point and time. Much of their annual expense is spent transporting offenders to and fron other jails in upstate New York.
Mail: 779 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phones: Inmates can use a phone every day to contact friends and family through and account at GTL.
Commissary: Money can be added to an inmate account for commissary purchases at accesscorrections.com
Visitation: Visitation days are Tuesday and Saturday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:15 P.M.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Tompkins County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 607-257-5316.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Tompkins County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 607-257-5316.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Tompkins County Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Tompkins County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Tompkins County and other New York and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Tompkins County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
To make a payment, you will need the following:
Tompkins County Jail uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Tompkins County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Tompkins County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Tompkins County.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail? What is the Schedule?
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-5316
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 607-257-5316 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| MONDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:30AM 9:45AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 12:00PM 1:15PM - 2:15PM 3:15PM - 4:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| THURSDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| FRIDAY | No on-site in-person visits |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:30AM 9:45AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 12:00PM 1:15PM - 2:15PM 3:15PM - 4:15PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Tompkins County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Tompkins County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Tompkins County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Tompkins County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Tompkins County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Tompkins County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Tompkins County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Tompkins County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Tompkins County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Tompkins County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Tompkins County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Tompkins County Jail Phone: 607-257-5316
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Tompkins County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail?
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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
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: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tompkins County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tompkins County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Tompkins 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tompkins County Jail 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Tompkins 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 first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
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
The Tompkins County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Tompkins County Jail 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 are to be shipped to:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
For inmates receiving mail in the Tompkins 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 Tompkins County Jail:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
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 Tompkins County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New York.
3. Select Tompkins 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 [email protected].
* 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 Tompkins County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Tompkins County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tompkins County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tompkins County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tompkins County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Tompkins County Jail contracts with GTL 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 Tompkins County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
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
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
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
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Tompkins County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate 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 Tompkins County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Tompkins County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tompkins County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Tompkins County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Tompkins County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Tompkins County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Tompkins County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Tompkins County Jail 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 Tompkins County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 607-257-5316 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tompkins County?
This facility, known as "Tompkins County Jail" is also known as Tompkins County Correctional Facility, Tompkins County Jail , Tompkins County Jail , New York, Tompkins.
