NYSDOC - Gouverneur Correctional Facility

State Prison

Last Updated: February 14, 2024
Address
112 Scotch Settlement Rd, Gouverneur, NY 13642-0370
Beds
1075
County
St. Lawrence
Phone
315-287-7351

Gouverneur CF is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 112 Scotch Settlement Rd in Gouverneur, NY, Gouverneur CF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Gouverneur CF offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The GCF, a medium-security prison in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, accommodates approximately 1,075 adult male inmates under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Within the facility, the S-Block unit serves as a segregation unit capable of housing 200 inmates, while offering substance abuse and alcohol treatment programs for those struggling with addiction. Moreover, specialized counseling services are provided to incarcerated veterans.

In terms of vocational training, Gouverneur CF offers various courses aimed at equipping inmates with practical skills. These programs encompass custodial and building maintenance, flooring, electrical work, business skills, masonry, horticulture, and welding. Additionally, educational opportunities are available, including adult basic education and the opportunity to pursue a GED.

Inmate Locator

Gouverneur CF maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Visitation information effective 01/02/2024

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Visiting Days: Weekends and Holidays

Visiting Days & Hours:

General Population & *SHU: 7:30AM to 2:30PM weekends and Holidays; latest arrival time – 1:30PM

*SHU: Incarcerated individuals in SHU custody are allowed one non-legal visit within a seven (7) day period. Each week begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday.

Residential Rehabilitation Unit (RRU): 5:00PM to 9:00PM weekends and Holidays; latest arrival time – 8:00PM

2024 Visitation Schedule

Maximum Number of Visits per Day: Unlimited

Maximum Number of Visitors per Visit: Three (3) visitors and one (1) child under the age of five (5) will be allowed to visit. The child must sit on an adult’s lap.

Visiting Room Overcrowding Policy: In the event that space considerations require termination of visits, the following procedure will be followed:

1) Request voluntary termination from any visitor first.

2) If no volunteers, local visits will be terminated. Local visits are deemed any visitor who lives within a fifty (50) mile radius of the facility.

4) Terminate visits in order of their arrival in the Visit Room. (First visitor in would be the first visitor asked to leave).

For additional visitation information, please visit the DOCCS Visitors Page

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