Understanding Contact vs. Non-Contact Visits at Oneida County Jail

At Oneida County Jail, contact vs. non-contact visits come down to classification and restrictions. Everyone starts with non-contact visits while the jail completes classification. Once that's done, the type of visit an inmate can receive depends on their current status inside the facility.

All visitation happens at the Oneida County Correctional Facility at 6075 Judd Road, Oriskany, NY 13424. If you need to check availability or get instructions for a visit, call the visitation phone at (315) 765-2380.

Some inmates have a more limited schedule - those on discipline, in segregation, in medical or mental health status, or otherwise restricted to non-contact visits. For these inmates, visits are only held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM.

• ✓ Arrive at least 15 minutes before the visit starts to register - if you’re not there in time, you won’t be allowed to visit.

Even with an approved contact visit, physical contact is tightly limited. You're allowed one brief kiss at the beginning and one at the end. That's it - no other physical contact during the visit.

Not sure what kind of visit someone can receive? The fastest way to find out is to ask directly. The online inmate roster updates about every six hours, so it can lag behind real-time changes. For the most current info, call the Oneida County Jail Records Office at 315-768-7804.

1. Call the visitation line - Use (315) 765-2380 to check availability and get instructions for visits.
2. Call the Records Office if you need more detail - Contact the Oneida County Jail Records Office at 315-768-7804 for additional inmate information.
3. Check the online roster timing - If you’re relying on the inmate list, remember it updates approximately every six hours.