Columbia County NY Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
85 Industrial Tract, Hudson, NY 12534
Beds
135
County
Columbia
Phone
518-828-3324

Columbia 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

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You can support your loved ones at Columbia Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 518-828-3324.

The Columbia County NY Jail, situated at 85 Industrial Tract in Hudson, NY, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Hudson Police Department.

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 here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Columbia County NY Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in New York. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

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

Columbia County NY Jail - Visitation

Booth Visit Information:

Inmates on good behavior will be entitled to one non-contact (booth) visit per day. The duration of this visit will be 30 minutes.

  • Non-contact (booth) visits will be offered on Monday, Friday and Saturday for adult male inmates.
  • Non-contact (booth) visits will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday for minor male inmates.
  • Non-contact (booth) visits will be offered on Wednesday and Sunday for female inmates.

The times for non-contact (booth) visitation every day will be:

  • 9:30 am to 11:30 am
  • 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Contact Visit Information:

Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the following times:

  • 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
  • 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
  • 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm

Saturday Hours:

  • 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
  • 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

VISITING RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  • NO CELL PHONES ARE PERMITTED IN THE FACILITY
  • Inmates are entitled to two (2) contact visits per week. Inmate on Good Behavior status will be allowed Booth Visits (no appointment necessary).
  • Inmates will be responsible for letting their visitors know the visiting hours and that all visitors must arrive and check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this regulation.
  • Inmates will inform their visitors of the approved listing of items permitted in the Facility.
  • Visiting will be permitted upon the request of an inmate or a prospective visitor with the inmate's consent.
  • A prospective visitor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian or they will not be allowed to visit.
  • Visitors must provide photo identification. Children under the age of 18 must provide a form of ID. (ie; Birth Certificate or Student ID).
  • Inmates will be permitted to visit with two (2) visitors at the same time. Children who can be held on a lap are not counted. Visitors are responsible for the behavior of their children.
  • VISITORS ENTERING THE FACILITY MAY BE SUBJECT TO A SEARCH BY CORRECTION OFFICERS.
  • Visitors will sit where directed by STAFF.
  • A hello and a goodbye kiss are permitted. NO OPEN MOUTH KISSING WILL BE ALLOWED.
  • Visitors will wear proper clothing. The following clothing is deemed inappropriate and will not be allowed during visitation: tube tops, halter tops, bare midriff or back, plunging neckline, short shorts, short skirts, athletic shorts, hooded sweatshirts, bathing suits, bare feet, gloves or excessive jewelry.
  • No tape recordings will be permitted.
  • Inmates will sit on one side of the counter and the visitor on the opposite side.
  • Visitors may leave money for an inmate before their entry or after their visit. (Money Orders only)
  • If there are any misbehavior incidents during contact visits, your visit will be terminated.
  • All contact visits will be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Inmates are allowed one (1) name change or time change. It must also be 48 hours in advance.
  • The only items accepted at the window are up to 6 photos (no Polaroid's), unopened puzzles or clothing for trial. All other packages are not permitted in the jail.
  • If you cannot pass through the metal detector you cannot enter the facility.

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