Groveland Correctional Facility is a medium security prison located in the Town of Groveland in Livingston County, New York, in the United States. The facility is located next to the community of Sonyea in Groveland on the site of a former Shaker community.
http://www.doccs.ny.gov/2012_Visiting_Program_Guidelines.pdf
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Hi I send my son some clothing a hat, sweat shirt and pants, underwear, socks, tshirts and I received a call from someone that my package is coming back because of color can you please tell me what colors are allowed thank you.
no blue black grey or orange, i was an inmate at groveland for 7 years i worked the grievance department for those 7 years i dealt with the CO’s on a daily basis in the package room
Hello Tony, I have a loved one in Groveland and he is in need of some personal items like : socks, undershirts, boxers, and sneakers. I have been on the web site and it says only solid colors …..solid colors like what? What kind of sneakers can he wear in there. My loved says use the catalog this way the stuff wont come back. After looking at the catalog there are some things that don’t have his size and cant I buy them from a store and leave the receipt if need be. Please give me any information you can… Read more »
Are they allowed letters or packages well in the box? How long is box stay
Do I send the packages to the same addressf
Hi Jerry,
If that is the inmate’s address,then yes
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 »
It will be my first time visiting Groveland in Aug. I am unfamiliar with the area.Im flying in to Geneseo airport early august. Any hotels recommendations? Also, do they have taxi service that goes to the facility? Thank you.
Hi Jillian,
For help,please click this link.
i would like to send a package and need of list of stuff i can send to the prison that inmates can have such as food and hygiene products.
Hi Eva, Please note the following information. For additional information about–What prison is like, click this link. Back to Top PACKAGES This booklet was put together as a broad guideline. Each facility is different. For specific information, contact the facility in question. Generally speaking, offenders may receive a package through the mail or at a visit from anyone who is not on a negative correspondence or negative vendor list. A package which does not have a return address will not be delivered to the offender. For a complete understanding of packages, refer to Directive # 4911, Packages & Articles Sent… Read more »
Is there a certain amount of time the inmate has to be there before you.visit him? My fiance is in this facilty & was in Elmira but you had to wait 2 weeks after they were there to visit!
Hi Brittany,
Every facility can vary, I would recommend calling the facility directly for this information.
Hi its my first time going to the facility to visit my father . Can you tell me about the I.d you need or can it be any for of I.d because I’m 18 ? And what are the hours of the visit ? Also what are the dress codes because I heard some people had to change a few times .
Thanks in advance .
Hi Anaril,
For information about visitation, click this link.
For information about “What prison is like”, click this link.
It has been a better part of 20 years since I have visited a correctional facility. My fiancee was just transferred to Groveland Facility and I don’t have any clue what to expect. In general, I would like to know how visits go, what is allowed and not allowed for packages, and how much stuff can he get as far as clothes and pictures? If there is a link directly to the facility where I can obtain this information I would greatly appreciate. Thank you in advance for your help.
Hi Becca,
For answers to your questions, click this link.
For information about prison life for an inmate, click this link.
Hello,
I would like to know the bus that picks up discharged inmates. I’m trying to be at the right terminal when I pick up released inmate at Port Authority.
Hi Charlene,
I would recommend calling the facility for information about the bus.
I havent heard from my nephew he calls when he can but its been threee Weeks and im worried because he is a juvenile…can you help me please
Hi Priscilla,
We recommend calling the facility or the prison’s chaplain for assistance.
My son Curt
guthrie was just sent to Groveland. I would like to know what days I can visit and what the hours are. Please
Hi Pat, Please note the following information about visitation. Visiting Days and Times BEFORE YOU VISIT, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE VISITING SCHEDULE. BE THERE ON THE CORRECT DAY !!! Except in cases of emergency and instances of termination, suspension, or revocation of the visitor’s privileges, the number, length and frequency of visits by each visitor will be limited only as necessary to accommodate all visitors who arrive during the scheduled visiting time. Visiting days and times are different for each facility. They are influenced by the security level and population concerns of the facility. At many facilities, you may… Read more »
Is there a list online of items inmates can receive. I would like to print it off and take it with me to the store!!!
Hi Vickie,
For information about packages, click this link.
For a vendor, who sends gifts to an inmate, click on any of the Konmart ads on our prison pages.
For information about prison life, click this link.
How many visitors can a inmate have at one time ?
Hi Scott, As indicated below, the number of visitors varies from prison to prison. You should confirm directly with the prison. 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… Read more »
just wanted to know if groveland was hiring. I work at pender correctional instit. in north Carolina and was thinking about moving back up there and would love to stay at doc.
When a family member has surgery there @ Grovland. The necessary paperwork has been filled out 2 times. He gave his wife permission. I am also a nurse. When the nurses failed to do there jobs correctly . You do not need a doctors order to do daily weights.. When someone’s weight fluctuates weekly. In 3 weeks u gain 50 pound there is a problem. Believe me. You can loose your license.. The state only protects you so much. I already know of 3 LPN that have been fired in upstate NY. You took an Oath to treat every person… Read more »
fNeed your help in advising what I can either bring in or send in to an inmate as far as clothing and hygene and personal supplies. Is there a website to refer to. Can I order through Amazon.co? Is there a catalog? Thank you for your help.
Hi Beverly,
For information about sending packages to an inmate at Groveland Correctional Facility, click this link.
For information about prison life, click this link.
I would like to know what items I can send in box to Grovland Corrections .And what color shits an pant inmate can were.Thank you so much….Mary
Hi Mary,
For information about what items are allowed for inmate packages, click this link.
For information about prison life,read the 25 rules.
Hi Carilynn,
We recommend contacting medical or his case manager for assistance. If you are still having difficulty, then try the prison chaplain for help.
How do I contact these people
Hi Carilynn,
We recommend calling. However, if you do not receive any help, call the prison chaplain for assistance. For information about prison life,
read the 25 rules.
Does the prison chaplain have his own number?
Hi Carilynn,
Try calling the main number and request the prison chaplain’s office.
Thank you
How do I find out if an inmate is in the main facility or the annex
My mother wants to bring my 5 year old daughter to visit my brother in Groveland. We have gone numerous times before to visit but this will be the first time my mother and daughter are going without me. I know that my mother will need a permission slip from me stating that it is OK that my daughter goes to visit but I am having trouble finding EXACTLY what the letter needs to say. Can it be typed or does it need to be handwritten? Obviously they will be bringing my daughters birth certificate but do they need a… Read more »
How long does it take for a prisoner get they letters?
How long does it take for them to answer people back?
Anywhere from 5 days to 7 and at times 16 days if a money order is enclosed. They have their own post office facility there and mail is very very slow and costantly backed up. I been sending for two years and still they hand the mail very late.
Does Groveland have a DWI programs available for inmates?
My son is doing time there and I would like to know what I can send him as in good and other items thank you
How long does an inmate stay in solitary confinement at Groveland Correctional Facility.
Can they get letters and packages well in the box??? How long is a box stay???
Packages can they receive when in box???
Where do I send my support letter to parole at Groveland in Sonyea ny. What is the proper address for the parole board