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A Guide to Onondaga County Penitentiary, New York

Overview of Onondaga County Penitentiary

Onondaga County Penitentiary in New York is a correctional facility designed to manage and rehabilitate inmates while maintaining public safety. It houses both male and female inmates convicted of various offenses or awaiting trial.

Contact Information

Address: 6660 East Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078, USA
Phone Number: (315) 435-5581
Website: Onondaga County Sheriff's Office
Email: Not available for public use.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in the Onondaga County Penitentiary, you can use the inmate lookup tool provided on the Sheriff's website. Detailed information will require the inmate’s full name and date of birth or inmate ID number.

Visitation Information

Visitation at Onondaga County Penitentiary is subject to scheduling and regulations. Before visiting,

  • Call the facility at (315) 435-5581 to confirm hours and policies.
  • Visitors must be on the inmate's visitation list and must show a valid ID.
For more details on the visitation schedule and rules, check the facility's website.

Sending Money to Inmates

To send money to inmates at Onondaga County Penitentiary, you can use:

  • Facility-authorized electronic payment services like GovPayNet. A link to the payment system can usually be found on the sheriff’s website.
Ensure you know the inmate’s full name and ID for the transaction.

Communication Options

Inmates at Onondaga County Penitentiary can make collect calls to their loved ones. Some phone time may be purchased by the inmate through the commissary. Please consult the facility’s communications policy on the website for restrictions and guidelines.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs focusing on educational opportunities, vocational training, therapy, and rehabilitation services to aid in inmate reintegration upon release.

Security and Management

The Onondaga County Penitentiary is managed by the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, ensuring high standards of security and operational protocols to maintain safety and order within the facility.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested and brought to the facility undergo a booking process where their information and charges are recorded. Release processes vary depending on the court’s decision, bond payments, or completion of sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send packages to an inmate?

No, packages are not allowed due to security reasons. You can only send letters, photos, and approved books directly from the publisher or bookstore.

Recent News Stories

As of the last update, there are no significant recent news stories involving Onondaga County Penitentiary. For updates, please keep an eye on local news resources or on the Sheriff's website.

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

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General Stats for New York

New York Total Number of Inmates

50,771

New York Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

76,323

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

154

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

43,979

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

8,296

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.37

29,219

Female

3.63

1,102

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

61.29

513

Detained

37.99

318

Diverted

0.36

3

Prisons and Jails in New York