Attica Correctional Facility is a maximum security campus New York State prison in the town of Attica, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. It was constructed in the 1930s and held many of the most dangerous criminals of the time.
http://www.doccs.ny.gov/2012_Visiting_Program_Guidelines.pdf
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In response to the many questions about telephone communications with your loved one locked up in New York state prisons, please note the following: TELEPHONE CALLS The Department’s “Call-Home” program allows inmates to make phone calls as a way to maintain contact with family and friends. The inmate may only call you collect. This means you will have to pay for the call. An inmate is only permitted to call persons on their approved telephone list and may only have up to 15 telephone numbers on their approved list at any time. Phone numbers may only be added or deleted… Read more »
cant a family of three and a one yr old come to visit? she sits on laps or in high chair. She is the inmates ONLY and FIRST niece. Cant you make exceptions?
Hi Holly,
I would recommend calling the facility before your visit in order to avoid any problems.
it is one yr and older children are considered as a visitor 🙁
Hi Holly, Please note the following information: Visitors Under 18 Years of Age: All minors must be escorted by an adult who is approved to visit or an adult in an official capacity with proper identification and the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. The adult escort will be responsible for the behavior and conduct of the minor while on facility property, as well as identification of the minor. Children of offenders will be allowed to visit without written permission. The offender’s name should appear on the child’s birth certificate as verification of relationship. No visit will be permitted… Read more »
Can immates call cell phones?
Hi Taylor,
Please note the following information about telephone calls at Attica Correctional Facility:
Offender telephone calls and telephone conversations are restricted to the telephone number dialed or otherwise placed by or for the offender. Telephone call forwarding, third party phone calls, and calls to 1-800 numbers are prohibited. Offenders are also prohibited from placing calls to wireless communication devices (i.e., cellular or PCS phone, pagers, etc.). Offenders will be subject to disciplinary action should they violate these rules.
Good morning,
How do I schedule a visit?
Hi Mary Ann, Please note the following information about visitation at Attica Correctional Facility: Who can visit With little exception, anyone can visit an offender, as long as it is during visiting hours, the visitor has proper identification, and the offender agrees to the visit. Visitors are required to sign a statement indicating that they have been advised of and agree to abide by the rules and regulations regarding visiting. Make sure you know how many visitors may visit at one time. Each facility is different. Sometimes special arrangements for extra visitors can be made through the Superintendent’s Office, with… Read more »
What can I take to a visit? my I take my purse?
Hi Francine,
Please note the following information about bringing anything to visitation at Attica Correctional Facility.
Do not have any contraband on you when you
enter the facility. Leave purses, food items,
diaper bags, briefcases, cameras, baby
strollers, toys, dolls, photographs, tobacco,
lighters, matches, cell phones, pagers or any
other type of electronic/wireless devices in
your vehicle.
Be sure to secure (lock) your
vehicle.
It should be considered that many people do not have land lines anymore, sign of the times… I personally have not had a land line in 10 years. Maybe the DOC should revisit this and revise.
Hi Janice, you make an excellent point.
Brad
Where do I park during a weekday to visit my husband in Attica and do I wait for a van or do I just walk in? What door do I go in ?
I have a very good friend in Attica and I moved to Kansas for College. Is there anyway to have video visitations or to set up a Metro PCS phone to accept phone calls?
Hi Lillyen,
Please note above our additional information about telephone calls to inmates.
am coming from newyork, I dint come with vehicle, where can I keep my phone.
To whom it may concern:
Is it possible for me to sell the inmates clothing and hygiene supplies? If possible, what are the steps that lead up to become a distributor?