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Collins 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
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 State - medium facility.
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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
Located at Middle Road in Collins, NY, Collins CF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Collins 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.
Collins CF is a medium-security prison that shares its location with the Gowanda Correctional Facility. Both prisons occupy the former grounds of the Gowanda Psychiatric Center, located in the southern part of Erie County. Established in 1982, Collins Correctional Facility occupies 40% of the original 500-acre site, while Gowanda Correctional Facility was built on the remaining land and commenced operations in 1994. Despite their proximity, the two prisons operate independently and are separated by a fence.
With a capacity to house 1,700 inmates, Collins Correctional boasts a unique layout featuring two distinct sections, each equipped with facilities such as mess halls, medical centers, and libraries. These sections are divided by a road, with no secure passage between them. Inmates transferred between sections are securely restrained, and transfers occur several times daily, with all arrivals and departures managed from the north section of the prison.
In addition to its standard facilities, Collins Correctional Facility houses a Security Housing Unit (SHU) designed for inmates who have committed assaults against staff or fellow inmates, or who have violated prison regulations. The SHU serves as a disciplinary measure, ensuring the safety and security of both inmates and staff within the facility.
Collins 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.
Visitation information effective 01/02/2024
Visiting Days: Weekends and Holidays
Visiting Hours: 8:30AM to 3:00PM (Latest arrival time 2:30PM)
Visitation Schedule: Weekend visitation is divided into specific segments of the population by last digit of the DIN. Holiday visitation is open to all incarcerated individuals. See attached schedule.
Maximum Number of Visits per Day: Unlimited during visiting hours with respect to the maximum number of visitors and the overcrowding policy.
Maximum Number of Visitors per Visit: Three (3) visitors and one (1) child under the age of five (5) will be allowed per 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:
For additional visitation information, please visit the DOCCS Visitors Page
