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Guide for Inmate Family Members: Dansville Police Jail, New York

Overview of the Facility

The Dansville Police Jail is a short-term police jail located in Dansville, New York. This facility is used primarily for booking and holding individuals who have been arrested by the Dansville Police Department before they are transferred to a county jail if needed. It is important for the family members to understand that this is not a long-term incarceration facility.

Contact Information

Address: 14 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437

Phone Number: (585) 335-3385

Website: Not Available

Email: Not Available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate housed at the Dansville Police Jail, you will need to call the jail directly at (585) 335-3385. Since this is a small facility, there is no online inmate search system available.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at the Dansville Police Jail is limited due to its nature as a temporary holding facility. Please contact the jail administration for the most current visitation rules and hours.

How to Send Money

Generally, since the Dansville Police Jail is a short-term facility, it does not have facilities for inmate funding or accounts for commissary. Any necessities are usually provided by the jail. For specific policies, contact the jail directly.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Dansville Police Jail are allowed to make outgoing calls to family and friends. These calls are typically collect calls. The facility at present does not have any video visitation options.

Inmate Services and Programs

Given its status as a temporary holding facility, the Dansville Police Jail does not typically offer rehabilitation programs or services like longer-term facilities do.

Security and Management Information

The Dansville Police Jail is managed by the Dansville Police Department, focusing primarily on maintaining public safety by holding arrested individuals temporarily.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Family members and friends who wish to visit inmates must comply with New York State laws and regulations, as well as those specific to Dansville Police Jail. It is advisable to contact the facility directly to understand these rights fully.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Dansville will be booked at this facility, where they are generally held until they either post bail or are moved to a more permanent facility. The release process can depend on several factors including the nature of the charge and the decision of the courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I call an inmate at the Dansville Police Jail?

Yes, inmates can receive phone calls, though they can only make outgoing collect calls themselves.

Q2: How can I find out if someone is detained at the Dansville Police Jail?

To find out if someone is detained here, you must call the facility directly at (585) 335-3385.

Q3: What should I know about visitation?

Visitation is very limited at this facility. It’s best to call ahead to find out the exact visitation rules and times.

Famous Prisoners

There are no records of any famous inmates previously housed at the Dansville Police Jail given its function as a short-term holding facility.

Recent News

No recent news stories specifically related to the Dansville Police Jail have been published within the last year.

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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