Otisville Correctional Facility

Visiting at Otisville Correctional Facility starts with checking the weekend visit calendar. Weekend visits are assigned by the incarcerated person's last-name initial, and the calendar shows which initials correspond to each date. If a holiday falls on a weekend, visitation opens to everyone with no last-name restrictions. Holidays are marked with an asterisk on the calendar. DOCCS encourages visits from family and friends because of their positive influence during incarceration and after release. On-site, Otisville's Visitor Hospitality Center offers shelter, restrooms, baby-changing stations, lockers, and package and visitation information. Before you go, check the calendar and any reservation requirements. Plan to arrive early for standard check-in and screening, and keep in mind that housing status can affect visiting rules.

Otisville Correctional Facility offers several communication options: telephone calls, remote video visits, and tablet or messaging services. The exact services and third-party vendor can vary. Expect oversight. Calls, video sessions, and messages are commonly monitored and recorded, and the facility may set rules about who can be called or scheduled for video visits. To receive calls or use tablet services, you'll typically need to create an account with the approved vendor and add funds so the incarcerated person can place outgoing calls or send messages. If you contact DOCCS through its website, know that DOCCS collects your email address and the content of your message, then uses that information to respond. For certain applications (for example, clemency), applicants may also be asked to email materials to PardonsAndCommutations@doccs.ny.gov when possible.