How to Visit Otisville Correctional Facility (NY)

Weekend visits at Otisville are divided into segments based on the first letter of the incarcerated person's last name. Before you make the trip, check whether the day you want is assigned to A–L or M–Z.

On the published Otisville visitation schedule, holidays are marked with an asterisk. When a holiday falls on a weekend, visitation is open to all incarcerated individuals. The usual last-name split doesn't apply for that holiday weekend visit.

1. Start with the incarcerated person’s last name: Weekend visiting at Otisville is split into A–L and M–Z groups, so the last name determines which weekend dates are yours.
2. Check the schedule for holiday markings: Holidays are indicated with an asterisk on the schedule.
3. If the holiday is on a weekend, plan for open visiting: When a holiday falls on a weekend, visits are open to all incarcerated individuals, and the usual last-name restriction is lifted.

• ✓ Use the Visitor Hospitality Center as a place for shelter and respite before you enter the facility.
• ✓ Take advantage of restrooms and the baby changing station if you are visiting with a child.
• ✓ Store personal belongings in the available lockers.
• ✓ Ask for (or review) information on visitation rules and regulations, including how packages for incarcerated individuals work.

Before you travel, check the current Otisville visitation schedule. Confirm whether your weekend visit falls under the A–L or M–Z last-name group, and look for asterisks marking holidays. If the holiday lands on a weekend, visitation is open to all, with no last-name restrictions.

You may also want to confirm what the Visitor Hospitality Center has available on the day you go. These centers provide shelter and a place to wait before entering the facility. They typically offer restrooms, a baby changing station, lockers, and printed information about visitation rules and packages.