Fishkill Correctional Facility is a multi-security level prison in New York, United States. The prison is located in both the Town of Fishkill and the City of Beacon in Dutchess County. Fishkill was constructed in 1896. It began as the Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
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 »
How soon after an inmate enters Downstate correctional facility is he allowed to start making phone calls home? He made his one collect call already.
Hi Louise, Please note the following information about telephone calls. DIRECTIVE # 4911 – PACKAGE & ARTICLES SENT OR BROUGHT TO FACILITIES 250 KB Back to Top TELEPHONE CALLS The Department’s “Call-Home” program allows offenders to make phone calls as a way to maintain contact with family and friends. The offender may only call you collect. This means you will have to pay for the call. An offender 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… Read more »
i want to know were william h.snyder is at because of his brother doug snyder for got were he is at and so his sister dorah .
Hi David,
Go to our home page and try the inmate locators for help.
When is visiting for downstate? It is not shown on this site.
Hi Lindsay,
We provide the link for the New York Prison’s website which has the information. For visitation, click this link.
For additional information about prison life for an inmate, click this link.
How do i visit for the first time
Hi Tanita, Please note the following information, but for detailed information about visitation, click this link. For information about inmate survival, click this link. Visitation by family and friends is encouraged and can be a positive influence during an offender’s time in prison, as well as after the offender’s release. Research has shown that an offender who receives regular visitation adjusts much better once he or she is released from prison when the privilege is used to maintain a positive relationship. In addition to enhancing the safety of our correctional facilities, DOCCS wants to ensure that visiting is family friendly… Read more »
How do you get there if you are coming from Brooklyn ny
Hi Mona,
We recommend clicking the bus ad on the Downstate prison page. This company provides transportation to numerous New York state prisons including Downstate. at a reasonable charge. please note;
Take the # four train to Fordham Rd. walk 2-3 blocks to the Grand Concourse and catch the Rd 2 Success Express bus to Downstate Correctional Facility. The bus cost $35 round trip.
What is phone number to set up account for collect calls
Hi Ethel, Please note the following information about telephone calls with inmates at the Downstate Correctional Facility. For information about prison life, read the 25 Rules. The Department’s “Call-Home” program allows offenders to make phone calls as a way to maintain contact with family and friends. The offender may only call you collect. This means you will have to pay for the call. An offender 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 »
what do I have to do in order to call an inmate?
Hi Max, please note the information about telephone calls to inmates at the Downstate Correctional Facility. The Department’s “Call-Home” program allows offenders to make phone calls as a way to maintain contact with family and friends. The offender may only call you collect. This means you will have to pay for the call. An offender 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 at the request of the offender. This is generally done… Read more »
Hello, How do I send books to an inmate?
Hi Joe,
You order the books from a company such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. The company will mail the book directly to the inmate. You cannot mail the books to the inmate.
What bus can I take from Schenectady, Ny to downstate correctional facility?????
my husband was sent there since yesterday I was told he is not allowed to use the phone while in reception.
How many visitors is the inmate allowed at one time?
Im trying to fins out downstate correctional facilities jpay number