How to Schedule a Visit at Genesee County Jail (and How to Add Visitors)
Genesee County Jail runs visits on a first-come, first-served basis each hour during posted times. Show up without a plan, and you might wait - or miss out entirely if that hour fills before you check in.
The jail strongly recommends making an appointment in advance. A quick phone call locks in your visit time and saves you from the uncertainty of walk-in hours.
Call (585) 343-0838 and ask to schedule a visitation appointment. Confirm the day and specific hour before you hang up - you'll want those details locked down.
- ✓ The incarcerated person’s name
- ✓ The day and time you’re requesting
- ✓ A request to confirm the exact scheduled hour for your visit
Need to add someone to an existing visit? The jail requires additions at least 24 hours before your scheduled time. Have the new visitor's name ready, plus their relationship to the incarcerated person and contact info in case staff have questions.
Genesee County Jail doesn't offer visits on Sunday or Monday. Plan for Tuesday through Saturday instead.
Note: No visits on Thanksgiving or Christmas. If your plans fall near those dates, call ahead and schedule around them.
Popular time slots fill fast since each hour is first-come, first-served. Making an appointment gives you a much better chance of visiting when you actually want to.
Quick Checklist Before Call
- ✓ The incarcerated person’s name
- ✓ A couple of preferred options that fit the visiting schedule (Tuesday–Friday 9:00am–6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm; no visits Sunday or Monday)
- ✓ Your contact information (so staff can reach you if needed)
- ✓ Something to write down the confirmed appointment time (appointments are highly recommended)
Before calling, know the visiting hours: Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Having a couple of backup times ready makes the call quicker.
Can't get through? Try again later - make sure you're calling the Sheriff-Jail number: (585) 343-0838. Jot down when you called and any message you left so you can track your attempts and have the details handy once you connect.
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