Correctional facilities in New York include county jails operated by sheriff's offices and state prisons operated by the state department of corrections, collectively providing secure confinement and rehabilitation programming for incarcerated residents statewide.
Jails Prisons locations are available in 141 cities across New York. They are spread across 62 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include East Elmhurst, New York, Bronx, which are home to major county jails, state correctional facilities, or federal detention centers serving the region.
Residents of New York who have a family member incarcerated in a state prison can use the state department of corrections' inmate locator tool online to find their current facility, housing unit, and upcoming release date.
Jails Prisons by Counties
Families of incarcerated individuals in New York should use the state DOC inmate search tool to locate a loved one, then contact the specific facility's visitation office to register as an approved visitor before attempting any visit. Video visitation options may also be available as an alternative to in-person visits.
Browse Jails Prisons by county across New York to find the nearest location.