State Prisons in New York

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About State Prisons in New York

Understanding state prisons in the New York

Welcome to the most comprehensive and up-to-date directory of state prisons in New York. This page lists every active state correctional facility operating in New York, providing families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about state-level incarceration. Whether you need to locate an incarcerated loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, understand visitation procedures, or simply learn how the state prison system works in New York, everything you need is right here.

Understanding the State Prison System in New York

All state prisons listed on this page are operated by New York's Department of Corrections (DOC). The DOC is responsible for the custody, care, and rehabilitation of all individuals serving felony sentences under New York state law.

The state prison system is structured around a classification system that assigns each inmate to a facility based on factors including the severity of their offense, criminal history, behavior, and programming needs.

Types of State Prisons in New York

The directory below includes multiple types of state correctional facilities:

  • Minimum Security Facilities: Lowest security level with access to work release or community programs.
  • Medium Security Facilities: Most common classification, housing the largest share of the state's inmate population.
  • Maximum Security Facilities: High-security institutions for inmates who pose greater safety risks.
  • Supermax / Administrative Segregation: Most restrictive housing for serious infractions or exceptional security risks.
  • State Correctional Centers for Women: Facilities with specialized programming including parenting classes and trauma-informed care.
  • Medical Facilities: Facilities providing ongoing medical or mental health care to inmates.
  • Youthful Offender Facilities: Facilities for younger adult offenders with age-appropriate programming.

How to Use This Directory

This page is designed to make finding state prison information as simple as possible:

  • Browse the full list of all state prisons in New York by scrolling through the directory below.
  • Filter by county using the county dropdown to narrow down results to a specific region.
  • Switch states using the state selector to load a directory of state prisons in any other US state.
  • Click any facility in the list to open its dedicated page with full contact details and visitation information.
  • Search for an inmate using our free inmate locator tool on each facility page.

Finding an Inmate in a State Prison in New York

If you are trying to locate a specific person currently incarcerated in a state prison in New York, click on any facility in the list below to access its dedicated inmate search tool, or use our free US inmate locator to search by name across all state correctional facilities simultaneously. You can also search directly through New York's Department of Corrections official website if you have the inmate's full legal name or DOC identification number.

Visiting a State Prison

Visiting requires advance planning and prior approval. All visitors must submit an application and receive written approval before their first visit. Click any facility to view specific visitation guidelines and download the visitor application.

Legal Help & Appeals

Unlike jails, individuals in state prison have already been sentenced. However, if your loved one is still in pretrial or sentencing phase, a skilled criminal defense attorney can negotiate plea agreements and potentially reduce sentence length.

Calling an Inmate

Phone calls are outbound only. Your number must be registered and approved with the facility's phone provider, and a prepaid account needs to be funded. Read our inmate calling guide for setup instructions.

Sending Money

Inmates rely on commissary funds for hygiene products, food items, clothing, and phone credits. Methods include online transfers, kiosk deposits, money orders, or approved third-party services depending on the facility.

Programs & Education

Most state prisons offer rehabilitative programs including GED and literacy education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and religious services. Check individual facility pages for availability.

Daily Life Inside

State prisons operate on structured daily schedules including wake-up times, meal periods, work or program assignments, recreation time, and lights-out. Inmates are assigned to housing units based on security classification and behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active state correctional facilities in New York is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect any facility openings, closures, or reclassifications made by New York's Department of Corrections.

All state prisons in New York are operated by New York's Department of Corrections (DOC), which is the state government agency responsible for managing felony-level incarceration, rehabilitation programs, and parole supervision. Some facilities may be privately operated under contract with the state DOC.

Yes. This page includes a built-in county filter that lets you narrow the full directory down to show only the state prisons located in a specific county within New York. Use the dropdown above the list, and the results will update instantly.

Yes. Use the state selector tool on this page to instantly switch to a complete directory of state prisons in any other US state. Our database covers state correctional facilities across all 50 states.

State prisons in New York are operated by New York's Department of Corrections and house individuals convicted of violations of New York state law. Federal prisons are operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and house individuals convicted of federal crimes. This page covers state facilities only. To find federal prisons in New York, visit our dedicated federal prison directory.

Use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name across all state correctional facilities in New York. You can also click on any facility in the directory below to access its individual inmate search tool, or search directly through New York's Department of Corrections official website.

Most state prisons in New York offer a range of rehabilitative, educational, and vocational programs designed to reduce reoffending and prepare inmates for successful reentry. These programs may include GED and literacy education, vocational and trade training, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and religious services. Program availability varies by facility.

All visitors to state prisons in New York must be pre-approved before their first visit. Click on any facility in the directory below to access that prison's specific visitation guidelines, permitted hours, dress code requirements, and visitor application process. Always confirm the details directly with the facility before making the trip.

State Prisons by County in New York

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Filter State Prisons by County

New York has State Prisons spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the State Prisons in a specific county within New York. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Albany 1 Albion 1 Bronx 4 Cattaraugus 1 Cayuga 4 Chautauqua 1 Chemung 2 Clinton 4 Columbia 4 Delaware 3 Dutchess 5 Erie 3 Essex 2 Franklin 4 Fulton 2 Greene 2 Jefferson 2 Kings 2 Livingston 2 Madison 1 Monroe 3 New York 5 Oneida 6 Onieda 1 Orange 3 Orleans 1 Queens 1 Richmond 1 Saratoga 1 Schuyler 1 Seneca 2 St. Lawrence 3 Suffolk 2 Sullivan 2 Tompkins 3 Ulster 6 Washington 2 Wayne 1 Westchester 5 Wyoming 2

All State Prisons in New York

Complete listing of state prisons

Browse the Complete List of State Prisons in New York

The full directory of state prisons in New York is displayed below. Every active state correctional facility operated by New York's Department of Corrections is included. Each entry includes the facility's name, location, county, security classification, and contact details. State prisons house individuals convicted of felony offenses serving sentences longer than one year and offer a broad range of rehabilitative, educational, and vocational programs.

Facility Name County Action
Cass Residential Center 16 Camp Cass Drive, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Albany View Details
NY DOC - Albion Correctional Facility 3595 State School Road, Albion, NY 14411-9399
Albion View Details
Bronx Residential Center 170 East 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467-2411
Bronx View Details
Children's Village - Bronx NY 400 East Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Bronx View Details
NY DOC - Fulton Correctional Facility 1511 Fulton Ave, Bronx, NY 10457-8398
Bronx View Details
Pyramid House Residential Center 470 East 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451
Bronx View Details
Great Valley Residential Center 6619 Mutton Hollow Road, Great Valley, NY 14741-9705
Cattaraugus View Details
Auburn NY Residential Center 6734 Pine Ridge Road, Auburn, NY 13021
Cayuga View Details
Harriet Tubman Residential Center 6706 Pine Ridge Road, Auburn, NY 13021-8781
Cayuga View Details
NY DOC - Auburn Correctional Facility 135 State St, Auburn, NY 13024-9000
Cayuga View Details
NY DOC - Cayuga Correctional Facility 2202 State Route 38A PO Box 1150, Moravia, NY 13118-1150
Cayuga View Details
NY DOC - Lakeview Shock Incarceration Center 9300 Lake Ave PO Box T, Brocton, NY 14716-9798
Chautauqua View Details
NY DOC - Elmira Correctional Facility 1879 Davis St PO Box 500, Elmira, NY 14901-0500
Chemung View Details
NY DOC - Southport Correctional Facility 236 Bob Masia Drive PO Box 2000, Pine City, NY 14871-2000
Chemung View Details
Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility 3864 Route 374, Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
Clinton View Details
NY DOC - Altona Correctional Facility 555 Devils Den Road PO Box 3000, Altona, NY 12910-2090
Clinton View Details
NY DOC - Clinton Correctional Annex 1074 Route 374 PO Box 2000, Dannemora, NY 12929
Clinton View Details
NY DOC - Clinton Correctional Facility 1156 Route 374 PO Box 2000, Dannemora, NY 12929-2000
Clinton View Details
Brookwood Secure Center - NY 419 Spookrock PO Box 265, Claverack, NY 12513-0265
Columbia View Details
NY DJJOY - Brookwood Secure Center 419 Spookrock Road P.O. Box 265, Claverack, NY 12513
Columbia View Details
NY DJJOY - Columbia Girls Secure Center P.O. Box 265 419 Spook Rock Road, Claverack, NY 12513
Columbia View Details
NY DOC - Hudson Correctional Facility 50 East Court St PO Box 576, Hudson, NY 12534-0576
Columbia View Details
Allen NY Residential Center 56957 State Hwy 10, South Kortright, NY 13842
Delaware View Details
Brace Residential Center 10699 State Hwy 8, Masonville, NY 13804
Delaware View Details
NY DJJOY - Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy 57081 State Hwy 10, South Kortright, NY 13842
Delaware View Details
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Alabama 37 Alaska 20 Arizona 87 Arkansas 31 California 113 Colorado 77 Connecticut 19 Delaware 13 Florida 159 Georgia 98 Hawaii 9 Idaho 20 Illinois 53 Indiana 23 Iowa 14 Kansas 17 Kentucky 39 Louisiana 16 Maine 9 Maryland 49 Massachusetts 19 Michigan 56 Minnesota 17 Mississippi 12 Missouri 33 Montana 12 Nebraska 10 Nevada 24 New Hampshire 7 New Jersey 21 New Mexico 20 North Carolina 87 North Dakota 9 Ohio 121 Oklahoma 49 Oregon 24 Pennsylvania 82 Puerto Rico 27 Rhode Island 14 South Carolina 36 South Dakota 17 Tennessee 27 Texas 131 Utah 36 Vermont 8 Virginia 70 Washington 33 West Virginia 28 Wisconsin 39 Wyoming 8 Virgin Islands 2 Virgin Islands, U.S. 2 Guam 1