Erie County Holding Center (Buffalo) Visiting Hours & Sign-Up Windows (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Planning an in-person visit at the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo? The key is hitting the right sign-up window. Here are the exact Tuesday and Wednesday times so you can plan ahead.
Tuesday mornings, sign-up runs from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.
There's also a short early-afternoon window on Tuesdays: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Prefer a later visit? Tuesday afternoon sign-up is 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and the evening window runs 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Wednesday mornings follow the same pattern: sign-up from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.
The early-afternoon slot on Wednesdays is 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Later on Wednesday, you can sign up from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm or during the evening window from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Note: The Alden facility uses a different visitation/sign-up schedule than the Erie County Holding Center (Buffalo). Make sure you’re looking at the correct facility’s schedule before you go.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Arrive early for your chosen sign-up window so you’re not rushing through check-in.
- ✓ Plan for lines and delays - busy periods can fill up quickly.
- ✓ If you’re trying for an evening sign-up window, give yourself extra time for parking and getting through the front door.
Can't make it in person? The Erie County Sheriff's Office offers video visitation for the Holding Center. You can schedule at thevisitor.icsenforcer.com.
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