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How to Visit Erie County Holding Center (NY)

Visiting someone at Erie County Holding Center takes a bit of planning. You'll want to work around the facility's sign-up windows and confirm what services are available before you go.

• 2 min read Based on general NY policies

Erie County Holding Center offers onsite visitation sign-up windows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Both days share the same schedule: 7:30 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. If you're planning a Tuesday or Wednesday visit, build your day around one of those time blocks.

Video visits are scheduled through the ICS/The Visitor scheduling website, which the Erie County Sheriff's Office also uses to post updates about onsite visitation status. Check that site before you travel. It's the most reliable way to confirm what's currently running at Erie County Holding Center.

Before you go: Visiting hours for days other than Tuesday and Wednesday, the maximum number of visitors allowed, ID requirements, fees, and the full check-in process aren't covered here. Verify those details on the official scheduling/updates page or by contacting the facility directly before you make the trip.

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Check the ICS/The Visitor scheduling website for video-visit scheduling and current updates on onsite visitation status.
  • ✓ If you are visiting onsite on a Tuesday, plan around the listed sign-up windows: 7:30 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
  • ✓ If you are visiting onsite on a Wednesday, plan around the listed sign-up windows: 7:30 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
  • ✓ Confirm the facility is currently offering the type of visit you want (onsite or video) before you leave home.

Start by confirming the schedule. The publicly listed sign-up windows for Tuesday and Wednesday are 7:30 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, but these can change. Check the ICS/The Visitor scheduling website for updates on onsite visitation status, including any temporary suspensions or shifted sign-up times.

  • ✓ What identification you must bring (and whether an ID must be unexpired)
  • ✓ How many visitors are allowed per visit, and whether minors can attend
  • ✓ Whether you must sign up in person, online, or both
  • ✓ How early you need to arrive for check-in, and what happens if you are late
  • ✓ Dress code rules and what property is allowed inside
  • ✓ Any fees tied to video visits (if applicable)
  • ✓ Any temporary safety protocols or restrictions that could change day to day

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