Genesee Co Jail Visitation Center

Genesee County NY Jail - Visitation

Visiting Schedule

• VISITS START PROMPTLY AT APPOINTED TIME, visitors MUST be in the lobby at the top of the hour (ie: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm).
• Visitors who are not present at the top of the hour, but arrive late, will be offered a "walk-in" visit for the next available visitation slot. If space is not available, the visit may be scheduled for the next available day.
• The visits are divided into (3) three 45- minute appointments per week.
• The visitation schedule is as follows:

Monday - Thursday 12:15pm - 7:00pm
Friday NO VISITS
Saturday 12:15pm - 7:00pm
Sunday 12:15pm - 2:15pm, 4:15pm - 7:00pm

There are also no visits on Thanksgiving or Christmas.

• Visits are by appointment only, first-come, first-served basis; and a 24-hour notice is strongly recommended. Visits are scheduled every hour during the times listed above.
• All inmates may receive an intake visit within 24 hours of booking.
• The maximum amount of visitors is (3) three.
• Additions to a visit must be made 24 hours prior to the time of the scheduled visit.
• All visitors must provide acceptable picture identification.
• All visitors must sign in separately and fully list all information requested on visitor sign-in form.
• Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with acceptable photo ID.
• Please remember your scheduled visit times or write them down.

Visitation Rules

• Our visits are contact visits. You will be allowed brief contact at the beginning and end of your visit but not during your visit. A brief kiss or hug over the table area is acceptable. Excessive contact is not allowed.
• Children must remain on the visitor’s side of the divider and remain seated and under control at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• The opening at the end of the divider is for jail staff only. Please do not stand in this area.
• Passing of any items in the visitation room without the officer's permission will not be permitted and possible criminal charges may be filed.
• Improper conduct and/or vulgar language are not permitted. Any willful or repeated violations could cause visitation privileges to be suspended or revoked.
• Proper clothing is required. No gang colors or symbols allowed.
• Lockers are available prior to entering the visitation room. You are required to empty ALL pockets of ANY loose items and place them into a chosen locker. Lockers may be locked with the placement of a quarter. Emergency medication will be given to the officer prior to entry and will remain with the officer unless needed.
• Visitor’s jackets are to be hung on the coat rack or placed in a locker. Lightweight sweaters and hooded sweatshirts are permitted at the officer's discretion.
• Headband, caps, dew rags or other headgear are not permitted in the visitation area.
• Officer may inspect a visitor's mouth, if necessary.
• Infants are allowed into the visitation room along with one (1) filled bottle; one (1) pacifier; one (1) burp cloth or small baby blanket; and one (1) solid, non-metal toy with no loose pieces (ie: plastic keys or baby tether). Car seats, strollers or other devices are not allowed.
• Visitors are not allowed into the Genesee County Jail under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

RULE OF THUMB, "ASK BEFORE YOU DO"

Visiting Inmates at Genesee County NY Jail

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Batavia NY location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Genesee Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.