Attica Correctional Facility, NY
Explore
Find an Inmate at Attica Correctional Facility, NY
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Guides for This Facility
Attica Correctional Facility: Visitation Schedule by Last Name (A–K vs L–Z)
Attica's regular visitation runs on weekends, but not everyone can visit every weekend. Your visiting weekend depends on the first letter of your loved one's last name—A–K or L–Z. Check the official calendar before you go to avoid a wasted trip.
Read Guide
Before Your First Visit to Attica: Arrival Times, Visitor Limits, and What the Hospitality Center Offers
Visiting someone at Attica goes smoother when you know the schedule rules before you drive out. This guide covers the calendar group system, arrival cutoffs, visitor limits, and what to expect from the hospitality center.
Read Guide
How Attica's Visitation Schedule Works: The A–K / L–Z Rotation (2026)
Attica uses a simple alphabetical rotation for visitation—your visit days depend on the first letter of your loved one's last name. Once you know whether they fall into the A–K or L–Z group, finding the right dates on the 2026 calendar is easy.
Read GuideAt a Glance
Visitation
- Visitation days at Attica are assigned based on the incarcerated person's last name (A–K vs L–Z).
- The facility's visitation calendar marks holidays in red.
- Calendar examples for June and October 2026 show an alternating L–Z day followed by an A–K day.
Sending Money
- You can add money via online/mobile portals, phone, kiosks, mail money orders, or in-person cashier deposits.
- Third‑party vendors that handle online or phone deposits typically charge handling or service fees.
- Most deposit methods require the inmate’s identifier such as a booking/jacket number, CHN, or full name plus date of birth.
Contact Info
- FOIL requests may be mailed to the Records Access Officer at the Harriman State Campus or submitted by email or fax to the DOCCS FOIL unit.
- If you do not receive a FOIL response within five business days, contact DOCCS at 518-457-0176 or doccsfoilunit@doccs.ny.gov.
- Prepared FOIL records can be provided by email, fax, paper, CD/DVD, or USB and can be inspected in person by appointment on business days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Facility Info
- DOCCS must provide, deny in writing, or acknowledge receipt of a FOIL request within five business days.
- DOCCS will notify requesters about any fees and may charge 25¢ per copy up to 9"x14" or the actual reproduction cost.
- Medical records for an incarcerated individual are not released through FOIL; request them from the Facility Medical Director.
Based on official sources and community feedback. Learn how we verify
Topic Overviews
Visitation
Attica Correctional Facility assigns visiting days based on the incarcerated person's last name—either A–K or L–Z. Check the calendar before you go to find your loved one's group. The schedule alternates between groups, with holidays marked in red that can shift the normal rotation. Since visits run on set days rather than open weekends, planning ahead matters. If you use the DOCCS website or scheduling tools, know that the site collects technical visit information, uses session cookies, and retains submitted data under DOCCS records policies.
Read full guideSending Money
Several options exist for adding money to someone's account at Attica Correctional Facility: online or mobile deposit portals, phone payments, lobby or visitor kiosks, mailed money orders, and in-person cashier deposits. Online and phone deposits typically go through third-party vendors that charge handling fees, and processing times vary by method. Before you start, gather the incarcerated person's details—usually their full name plus an ID number (booking/jacket number, CHN, or date of birth). Most deposit options require this info, and some involve setting up an account first. For in-person deposits, bring a valid photo ID and the required inmate information. Mailing funds? Use only permitted money orders and confirm what payment forms are accepted before sending.
Contact
To request records related to Attica Correctional Facility, use New York's FOIL process through DOCCS. Submit a written request by mail to the Records Access Officer at the Harriman State Campus, or send it by email or fax to the DOCCS FOIL unit. No response within five business days? Call 518-457-0176 or email doccsfoilunit@doccs.ny.gov. Records can be provided by email, fax, paper, CD/DVD, or USB—you can also inspect them in person by appointment on business days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To appeal a FOIL decision, address your letter to David Laplant, Records Appeal Officer, DOCCS, Harriman State Campus, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226. Media questions on DOCCS research reports: 518-457-8182.
Facility Info
Need public records related to Attica Correctional Facility? Submit a FOIL request through DOCCS. The agency must provide the records, deny your request in writing, or acknowledge receipt within five business days. If reproduction fees apply, DOCCS will notify you first—copy charges may be 25¢ per page (up to 9"x14") or the actual cost of reproduction. Medical records for an incarcerated person aren't released through FOIL; request those from the Facility Medical Director instead. For criminal-history or RAP sheet requests, go through the New York State DCJS. When filing, be specific and include the person's DIN and/or NYSID if you have it. DOCCS also issues directives for facility operations and retains certain website-submitted information, including cookies and contact details you provide.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 13How does Attica assign visitation days?
Attica assigns visitation days by the incarcerated person’s last name, splitting visits into A–K and L–Z groups. Use the facility’s published visitation calendar to confirm which block applies.
VisitationWhat do red dates mean on Attica's visitation calendar?
Red dates on Attica’s visitation calendar mark holidays or special dates. Those holiday markings can change the normal A–K/L–Z rotation, as shown in the October 2026 example.
VisitationDo I need to schedule a visit in advance for Attica, and what should I know about using DOCCS pages?
Plan ahead using Attica's official calendar—New York facilities commonly use group-based schedules and may require set time windows or reservations. If you use DOCCS web tools, the site collects technical visit information, uses session cookies, and retains submitted data per DOCCS records policies.
VisitationHow can I add money to an incarcerated person’s account?
Options include online or mobile portals, phone payments, lobby or visitor kiosks, mailing permitted money orders, or in-person cashier deposits. Confirm available methods and vendor details with the facility or its payment provider before sending funds.
Sending MoneyWhat information do I need to make a deposit?
You’ll generally need the incarcerated person’s identifying information, such as a booking/jacket number, CHN, or full name and date of birth. Requirements can vary by deposit method.
Sending MoneyAre there fees or processing delays when sending money?
Yes—third-party online and phone payment services commonly charge handling or service fees. Processing times depend on the vendor and deposit method, so check posted fees and timelines before you send money.
Sending MoneyReady to Connect?
Search for your loved one to start communicating today
Did You Know?
Visitation days at Attica Correctional Facility in New York are assigned by the first letter of an incarcerated individual's last name. Holidays on the visitation schedule are shown in red.
This guide is based on feedback from dozens of families and official facility documentation. Learn how we verify