Last Updated on Friday, 23 March 2012 14:00

The Westchester County Department of Correction (WCDOC) serves the public by providing an efficient, secure and humane means of detaining individuals with criminal matters pending in Westchester County.

The Department is accredited by the American Correctional Association and operates within local, state and federal guidelines. Its medical operations are accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Learn more about our facility and read Commissioner Cheverko's message in the About Us section.

Correction video conferencing system lauded
The county's video conferencing system used here at the county jail has been named a Laureate in the 2012 Computerworld Honors Program for its use of innovative technology to promote positive social, economic and educational change. Read more about this prestigeous award.

TeleCorrections TeleCorrections is a web-based video visitation system that allows an inmate and community member to securely communicate face-to-face, with the inmate never leaving the secure area of his or her housing area. The system provides a convenient alternative to travelling to correctional facilities for onsite visitations. Learn more

Three Ways to Post Bail Bail can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week - and can be handled three ways: in person, over the phone and online through the Internet. Learn more

Inmate Phone System Information The inmate phone service has been modified with new, updated equipment and a better billing system for inmates and their families. You may set up an account with GTL to receive collect calls from inmates by calling toll free at (866) 230-7761. Learn more

Do not visit when sick Flu? Cold? Chicken Pox? If you are feeling sick, do not visit the county jail. Learn more

Visitation Schedule - All Inmates All visits take place at the jail. Inmates are allowed up to two adults and two children at one time and may be allowed two, one-hour visits per week of which only one may be on a weekend. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under the age of 18. Be prepared to produce a birth certificate for each minor. Learn more

Victim Information and Notification Crime victims can use touch-tone phones to call VINE toll-free to get information about convicted felony offenders in the custody of the NY State Department of Correctional Services or the Westchester County Department of Correction. Or, they can go to VINELink, the online version. Inmates that have been transfered from the Westchester County Department of Correction will require a new registration with the VINELink system. This can be done by phone or on line at VINELink.com. This information is free of charge and available around-the-clock. Learn more