How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo takes a little planning, but it's manageable once you know the schedule. The Buffalo facility publishes visiting sign-up windows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Erie County Correctional Facility in Alden lists sign-up and visiting times for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Check the facility calendar or scheduling page before you go. The Sheriff's Office directs visitors to the ICS/The Visitor scheduling page for current onsite and video visitation status and reservations. When you arrive, expect check-in with ID verification and screening. You'll need to clear the metal detector to enter the visiting room, and sneakers are strongly suggested. If you need to bring trial court clothing, drop-offs or exchanges are handled Monday through Friday during posted hours. Inmates are limited to two non-orange outfits.
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Your first visit can feel overwhelming, but most problems are easy to avoid with a little prep. This checklist covers the right ID, dress code rules, and security screening—so you don't get turned away at the door.
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.
Visiting someone at the Erie County Holding Center goes smoother when you plan around sign-up windows, bring the right ID, and dress for screening. Use this checklist before you leave home.
Video visits at Erie County Holding Center are easy to set up once you know the steps. Here's how to register and schedule your first visit.
Video visits in Erie County run through ICS/The Visitor. Once you're registered, you'll use the same system to schedule visits and check on onsite visitation status updates.
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.
A visit goes a lot smoother when you show up during the right sign-up window with the right ID in hand. Use the times and checklist below to plan your trip to the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo.
Taking kids to a jail visit can feel like a lot, especially the first time. The Erie County Holding Center has clear rules about who can bring a minor and how many children are allowed per adult. Knowing these details ahead of time helps you avoid being turned away at the door.
Want to avoid getting turned away at the door? Dress for screening first. At Erie County Jail visits, your shoes and what you carry can matter just as much as your outfit.
The Buffalo holding center posts visiting sign-up windows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check the facility's visiting hours listing before planning your trip. For the most current onsite and video visitation status and to make reservations, use the ICS/The Visitor scheduling page referenced by the Sheriff's Office.
Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, non-driver ID, military ID, or passport. A Social Services card with a picture is also listed as acceptable identification.
Yes. All visitors must clear the metal detector before entering the visiting room. Sneakers are strongly suggested to help you get through screening faster. Arrive early enough to complete check-in, including ID verification and the metal detector process.
If you need to put money on someone’s account at the Erie County Holding Center, you have four main options: deposit at the cashier’s window, use the facility kiosk, send money online through AccessCorrections.com, or mail a money order through the Secure Deposits (lockbox) address.
Trying to reach someone at the Erie County Holding Center? Your fastest options are video visitation (once you're registered) and adding money to commissary the right way so it gets credited without delays.
If you need to put money on someone's account at the Erie County Holding Center, you have three main options: deposit in person at the cashier window, mail a money order to the lockbox, or send funds online. The best choice depends on how quickly you need the money to post and what's easiest for you to get right the first time.
