Albany County Jail

Visiting someone at Albany County Jail starts with scheduling your visit ahead of time. The booking method can vary (online, by phone, or in person), so confirm the jail's current process and review the visitation calendar before making plans. Many New York facilities group visiting days by an inmate's DIN last digit or last name. The calendar may also list holiday exceptions, so double-check the assigned weekend schedule for your person. On the day of your visit, plan for check-in and security screening, including photo ID verification and a metal detector or body scanner (and possible health checks). Some facilities also offer web-based video visits through Securus Video Connect. Online payment or bail services may be supported through AllPaid/GovPayNow, so verify which vendors are used.

Albany County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for web-based video visits, letting friends, family, attorneys, and officials schedule and join sessions from anywhere with internet access. To get started, register with the facility's approved video vendor, create an online account, then use the vendor's tools to schedule a visit. Phone calls, tablet messaging, and other communication options are commonly provided through third-party vendors. These often require separate accounts or prepaid funding. Keep in mind that calls and video sessions are usually monitored and recorded under facility rules, and there can be limits on who you can contact or schedule. You may also need a valid government-issued photo ID to register or attend visitation.

You can send money to someone at Albany County Jail through Access Corrections, the county's listed vendor for inmate deposits. Access Corrections also handles remote bail payments for Albany County cases and may be used for parole or probation payments, so you may be able to manage multiple payment needs in one place. For county payment portals, GovPayNow and AllPaid list local contacts, including STOP-DWI support at 518-720-8100 and Albany County Sheriff's civil payments at 518-487-5400 (16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207). Need vendor help? AllPaid/GovPayNow offers 24-hour customer support at 1-888-604-7888 and a Pay Cash Bail line at 1-877-EZBAIL5 (392-2455). Deposit options often include online/mobile, phone, kiosks, mail money orders, or in-person cashier payments. Check the vendor pages for accepted types, fees, and timing.