Limited Family Visitation Updates
Limited family visitation remains in effect given the continued presence of Omicron COVID-19 cases in the area.
Policies
As a reminder, the Westchester County Department of Correction (WCDOC) records all calls placed by incarcerated individuals on facility phones unless the calls are made to phone numbers designated “private” or “Do-Not-Record.” These designations generally apply to incarcerated individuals’ attorneys and are considered “privileged calls”.
WCDOC contracts with ViaPath Technologies (ViaPath) to provide telephone services within WCDOC facilities. WCDOC maintains WCDOC’s Do-Not-Record List to automate the prevention of recording calls to private numbers. Unless and until a phone number is properly registered and the owner of the number has received written confirmation that the number is on WCDOC’s Do-Not-Record List, calls to that number from incarcerated individuals in WCDOC facilities will be recorded and/or monitored.
To properly register a phone number with WCDOC, please send an email to . Please include all phone numbers to be registered, Photo ID, Attorney Registration Card and a contact phone number should WCDOC have any questions, or require additional information.
Para evitar interferencias con el objetivo de la instalación de seguridad y buen orden, y para ayudar a prevenir la introducción de contrabando en la instalación, el correo entrante no privilegiado NO debe incluir ninguno de los siguientes elementos.
Las cartas recibido que no se ajuste a esta política, no se dará al destinatario previsto.
Correo - Artículos no aceptados en la facilidad:
- Cualquier foto que muestre el interior de la instalación, desnudez, seña de pandillas, actividad ilegal
- Poloroid / Fuji fotos no son aceptables (el límite son 12)
- Papel de colores (distinto del blanco)
- Tinta de bolígrafo (distinto del azul o negro)
- Crayon
- El rotulador
- Gel tinta
- Impresiones de pintalabios
- Manchas, derrames y cualquier decoloración incluyendo perfumes
- Adornos (brillo, cinta, lentejuelas)
- Laminados
- Tarjetas musicales
- Pegatinas / sellos autoadhesivos (en el interior y fuera de la carta)
While in the custody of the Department of Correction, an inmate may transfer his or her personal property (ex: wallets, jewelry, devices) to a civilian. The inmate must fill out a “Turn Over To” Form and designate a single, identified civilian that the listed property can be turned over to.
Please note
Currency and existing fund balances (i.e. commissary accounts) cannot be turned over using this method. Any designated civilian with proper identification can pick up this property Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In order to prevent interference with the facility goal of security, safety, and good order, and to help prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility, incoming non-privileged mail must NOT include any of the following items.
Mail received that does not conform to this policy, will not be given to the intended recipient.
Mail items not accepted in the facility:
- Any photos showing the inside of facility, nudity, gang signs, illegal activity NO Polaroid/Fuji photos are acceptable (Limit 12)
- Colored paper (other than white)
- Ink (other than blue or black)
- Crayon
- Markers
- Gel ink
- Lipstick impressions
- Stains, spills, and or any discoloration including perfume / cologne scents
- Embellishments (glitter, ribbon, sequins)
- Laminates / plastic over lays
- Hard cardboard, 3D pop-ups
- Musical cards
- Stickers / self-stick stamps (on the inside and or outside of the letter
Consistent with the law, the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding excessive/unnecessary force against inmates. If you believe an inmate has been subject to excessive/ unnecessary force while in the department’s custody, contact the Special Investigation Unit by calling (914) 231-1128 or by submitting an online report.
Additionally, in accordance with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates. All allegations of potentially criminal sexual behavior are referred for investigation to the Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WCDPS). If you believe an inmate has been subject to sexual abuse while in the department’s custody, contact WCDOC SIU at (914) 231-1128 or by submitting an online report, or notify WCDPS at (914) 864-7850. Aggregate sexual abuse data and PREA annual reports are available for public review by submitting a request to .