Visitation at Erie County Prison

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visitation at Erie County Prison runs by housing pod—each pod has its own weekly visiting day. Before you go, confirm which pod your loved one is in and check the pod-to-day schedule. Here's the catch: the inmate must sign the pod visiting list for that date, or your visit can be denied. Visit lengths vary by unit. Most pods use 20-minute slots. F‑Pod has two 20-minute slots. Restrictive housing works differently with a single 30-minute slot. Some pods (like A‑Pod and B‑Pod) have separate windows for RHU/administrative segregation, special-visit appointments, and general population hours—check unit-specific times before heading out. RHU or administrative-segregation special visits require an appointment, including a Tuesday appointment window. Rules for children are strict: a parent or legal guardian can bring up to two minors with proof of guardianship. Kids over age two need their own time slot.

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Quick Facts

  • Each housing pod is assigned a weekly visiting day according to the facility's pod-to-day schedule.
  • An inmate must sign a visitor's name on the pod visiting list for that pod’s scheduled visiting date or the visit will be denied.
  • Most pods have 20-minute visiting slots; F‑Pod has two 20-minute slots and restrictive housing receives one 30-minute slot.
  • RHU special visits are by appointment and are scheduled in a specified Tuesday appointment window.

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Common Questions

What day can I visit someone in a specific pod at Erie County Prison?

Each housing pod has an assigned weekly visiting day, so you’ll need the facility’s pod-to-day schedule for your loved one’s pod. Make sure the inmate signs the pod visiting list for that day—if your name isn’t on the pod list, the visit can be denied.

How long are visits at Erie County Prison?

Most pods use 20-minute time slots. F‑Pod has two 20-minute slots, while restrictive housing works differently—a single 30-minute slot. Some units also have separate RHU or administrative-segregation windows.

Can I bring my children to visit someone at Erie County Prison?

Yes, but the rules are specific: a parent or legal guardian may bring up to two minors and must provide proof of guardianship. Minors over age two require their own time slot, and grandparents count as one visitor only if they’re the legal guardian with proof.

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