Announcements

Effective Jan. 1, 2016, print materials must be sent from publishers or reputable online vendors
The Department of Correction will only accept printed materials directly from the publisher or a reputable online vendor (such as Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com). This applies to all printed materials received via mail or packages.

El Departmento de Correcion solos va a aceptar materials imprimidos directamente del editor o de un vendador acreditado por la internet (por ejemplo: Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com). Esto solo aplica para todo material imprimimidos recibido per coreo o paquetes.

Inmate telephone billing inquiries or problems:

• Information on blocked numbers or any inmate phone-related problems, call (866) 230-7761.
• To set up a phone account call (800) 483-8314.
• To block your phone from inmate calls complete the phone block form.  

Requirements for posting a cash bail using a credit card bail:

• The cardholder MUST be present at the facility.
• The cardholder MUST have valid Photo ID with a valid Master, Visa, Discover or American Express credit card.
• Credit card bail will only be accepted for bails $10,000 or less. If over this amount, cash may be added.

To improve phone service:

• For both inmates and their families, we have modified the inmate phone system with new updated equipment and a better billing system.
• Remember to create your account. Get more information.

Victim Information and Notification (888) VINE-4NY:

• Crime victims can use their touch-tone phones to make a toll-free call to obtain information about offenders in the custody of Westchester County Department of Correction or visit VINELink, the online version. Learn more about VINElink. 
•  Inmates that have been transfered from the Westchester County Department of Correction will require a new registration with the VINELink system.  This can be done by phone or on line at VINELink.com 

New visit information:

• Visitor processing shall begin one hour prior to the start of the visiting session and conclude 75 minutes prior to the end of the visiting session.
• Inmate contact visits will be held in the visiting rooms on a "first come, first serve" basis.
• Visits will only be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
• You may view the new schedule in English and in Spanish, Cambio de Horario de Visita.
• NO sneakers are allowed in packages brought for inmates. 

Inmate commissary:

• Using a credit card, you can view or order commissary packages online.
• Ordered packages will be delivered to the inmate by the commissary company.

In 2017, the Westchester County Department of Correction became the first County Jail in New York State to proudly achieved full compliance following a federal audit under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)—a significant milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to safety, accountability, and excellence. PREA establishes rigorous national standards to ensure that detention facilities actively prevent, detect, and respond to any form of sexual misconduct involving individuals in custody.

By fully integrating all 43 PREA standards into our daily operations, we have strengthened facility-wide safety, enhanced operational performance, and fostered a more respectful, secure environment for both staff and residents.

In February 2026 the department completed a successful audit and recertification. This second recertification not only affirms our compliance but also highlights our leadership in the space—exceeding three PREA standards while meeting all requirements. This achievement underscores our dedication to going beyond minimum standards to create a culture of integrity, professionalism, and care.

Pursuant to federal regulations, Westchester’s PREA audit is accessible online.

If You Are Sick, Do Not Visit the County Jail

If you plan to visit someone at the county jail, but are feeling sick or have any kind of illness, wait until you are better.

The Department of Correction is committed to preventing the transmission of illnesses to our inmates, staff and visitors. This includes the common cold, chicken pox, the flu and "influenza like illness" (ILI), skin infections (i.e. MRSA) and tuberculosis.

If you are feeling sick or have been in close contact with children experiencing symptoms of contagious diseases, such as chicken pox, you should refrain from visiting people at the county jail until at least 24 hours after you are symptom free, without the use of fever-reducing or other medications. If you come to the jail exhibiting any symptoms of illness, you may be denied the opportunity to visit.

For additional information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses, visit the county's Department of Health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers information on managing colds and the flu.

Our medical provider, Wellpath, has employment opportunities here at the Westchester County Department of Correction. Learn more about the employment opportunities at the Westchester County Department of Corrections.

All employment information, including qualifications for Correction Officer examinations, can be found on the Department of Human Resources.

Information regarding open positions within the Department of Correction can be found on Job Seekers.