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Chenango County NY Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: May 23, 2022
Address
279 Country Rd 46, Norwich, NY 13815
Beds
133
County
Chenango
Phone
607-334-2000
Fax
607-337-1427
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Chenango Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Looking for an inmate at this facility? Visitation Information, Times and Rules
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You can support your loved ones at Chenango Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 607-334-2000.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Chenango County NY Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Chenango Co Jail is a detention center located at 279 Country Rd 46 Norwich, NY which is operated locally by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Chenango County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Norwich Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for New York here.

The Correctional Facility has a maximum capacity of 133 inmates. It contains 5 Housing Units. Each housing unit contains its own day room, laundry, program room & exercise yard. The Corrections Division is the largest division in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office.

Table of Contents for Chenango Co Jail

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in New York. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Chenango County NY Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Chenango County NY Jail - Visitation

Visiting days

  • Saturdays
  • Sundays

Visitors are requested to phone the Correctional Facility to register for visitation

Phone registration will be from Mondy thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the exception to county holidays.

To Register Call: 607-337-1967

Visitors must physically register for their assigned visitation The Registration and sign-in period begins at 8:00 am for the first visitation period. All visitors will register and sign in 15 minutes prior to the assigned visitation period. The actual visitation periods will begin immediately following the registration and continue until all visits are complete.

ALL VISITORS MUST SHOW A PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH PROOF OF THEIR AGE BEFORE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THIS FACILITY.

PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MAY ENTER WITHOUT PHOTO ID BUT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, WHO MUST REMAIN THE ENTIRE VISIT, AND CHILDREN MUST HAVE A BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO ENTER VISITATION ROOM.

PROPER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE:

  • DRIVERS LICENSE
  • NON-DRIVERS ID
  • PASSPORT
  • MILITARY ID CARDS
  • ID CARDS ISSUED BY A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY

INMATES WILL BE ENTITLED TO HAVE TWO (2) VISITORS ON VISITATION DAYS. EACH INMATE WILL BE ALLOWED ONE (1) HOUR PER VISITATION DAY. (CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS.)

Visitation Rules

You are allowed one short hug and kiss and the beginning and at the end of the visitation period when directed by the Visitation Officer.

  • Petting or fondling is not permitted.
  • There will be no touching during the visit.
  • The inmate and visitor(s) will be seated in their designated seat.
  • Children must remain seated with the visiting parent or guardian.
  • Inmates may not pass or receive any item to any visitor.
  • Inmates will visit with the visitor that came to visit them. There will be no visiting with another inmate's visitor.
  • Inmates have the right to refuse to visit with anyone whom they do not wish to visit. The inmate will be asked to state to the intended visitor that they do not want to visit with them.
  • Once visitation commences, the inmate and the visitor will remain for the full hour, unless otherwise directed by the Visitation Officer.
  • You are required to follow all directions and orders given by the Visitation Officers.
  • If the inmate or visitor is found in violation of any visitation regulation, the visit will be terminated.

THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE FACILITY. THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING ALLOWED.

ANY ITEMS FOUND IN AN INMATES POSSESSION DURING OR AFTER VISITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND. A REPORT AND CHARGES WILL BE FILED AGAINST THE INMATE (AND THE VISITOR IF APPLICABLE.)

Visitation Attire

All visitors shall adhere to a suitable dress code for visiting inmates in the Correctional Facility. The following list shall NOT be considered appropriate attire in a correctional environment.

  • Low cut or revealing blouses that expose any portion of the breast.
  • Tube tops.
  • Any sleeveless shirts.
  • Half-shirts- any shirt that doesn't reach the top of the pants.
  • Skirts with a hemline higher than 3 inches above the knee.
  • Dresses with slits that run farther than 3 inches above the knee.
  • Shorts cannot be higher than 3 inches above the knee.
  • Any "SEE-THRU" garment.
  • Ripped or torn clothing.
  • Excessive or oversized clothing.
  • Large oversized clothing.
  • Facility issued colored clothing.
  • Hats or hooded garments.

A visitor will not be allowed to enter the facility if possessing any of the above items.

Ask The Inmate

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