Bare Hill Correctional Facility

DOCCS encourages family and friend visits to Bare Hill Correctional Facility, viewing them as a positive influence during incarceration and after release. When you arrive, the DOCCS Visitor Hospitality Center offers shelter, restrooms, baby changing stations, lockers, and information about visitation rules and packages. Visits follow DOCCS rules designed to protect visitors, staff, and the incarcerated population. You'll show ID at check-in and go through security screening—typically a metal detector or body scanner—which can take time. Plan ahead: many facilities require or strongly recommend scheduling in advance and arriving early. Confirm Bare Hill's current booking rules and schedule before you go.

To add money for someone at Bare Hill Correctional Facility, families typically use online or mobile portals, phone payments, lobby or visitor kiosks, mailed money orders (when permitted), or in-person cashier drop-offs. Many correctional systems use third-party payment vendors for online and phone deposits. These vendors set their own service fees and processing times, which vary by method. You'll usually need the incarcerated person's identifying information—a booking/jacket number or their full name and date of birth, depending on the system. For in-person deposits, bring a valid photo ID and follow the facility's lobby or cashier procedures. Check Bare Hill's official guidance for accepted payment types, limits, and fees.

Bare Hill Correctional Facility, operated under DOCCS, provides rehabilitation-focused services including educational courses, vocational training, library access, counseling, and treatment programs. The facility participates in DOCCS Temporary Release programs and offers transitional reentry services to help people return to the community. Religious services, family programs, and volunteer activities support family connections and faith-based needs. Parole review begins while someone is still in custody, with final decisions made by the New York State Board of Parole. DOCCS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment—check DOCCS guidance or the facility page for current operational details and rules.