What to Know About Albany County Correctional Facility: capacity, population, and staffing

Albany County Correctional Facility has a maximum capacity of 866 beds. This is the facility's upper limit for holding local, state, and federal prisoners - a useful number for understanding the jail's overall scale.

The facility admitted more than 2,200 prisoners over the past year. That's a lot of movement. It explains why intake, phone access, and processing can feel hectic - even if you're only dealing with the jail for a short time.

On a typical day, the jail holds more than 450 inmates. This average daily population (ADP) gives you a better sense of day-to-day crowding than a single snapshot would.

The facility has 345 total staff - a mix of sworn officers and civilians who keep daily operations running.

Takeaways Families

• ✓ Use the 866-bed maximum as a “size of the building” reference point, not a guarantee of how full it is on any given day.
• ✓ Expect a steady pace of intake activity: more than 2,200 admissions in a year means a lot of people cycling through booking, housing moves, and release processing.
• ✓ Plan for a facility that’s been consistently active day-to-day: an average daily population exceeding 450 suggests lines and delays can happen, especially during peak times.
• ✓ Build in extra time when you’re doing anything time-sensitive (drop-offs, check-in, or other in-person tasks). A busy jail often means slower processing.
• ✓ When timing matters, confirm details before you go. High volume can affect schedules and availability, and you don’t want to make a trip only to find out plans changed.