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How to Order an Authorized Package for Someone at Schenectady County Jail
Learn how packages must be sent to Schenectady County Jail, which items and quantities are authorized, and what clothing restrictions apply.
Mail and Communication at Schenectady County Sheriff's Office
To send a package to someone at Schenectady County Jail, you must order it from a reputable store and have it mailed into the facility. You cannot deliver it personally. Before ordering, check every product against the authorized quantity, material, color, size and construction requirements. After the package arrives, staff search it for contraband, repackage and label it, and take it to the housing unit. This should take no more than five days, although certain circumstances may extend processing. The authorized list covers limited clothing, vision supplies, towels, washcloths, religious items and publications. Clothing cannot contain silk or silk-like material, buttons, snaps, zippers, pockets, or visible logos or designs. Every top must have a crew neck, and V-neck and tank tops are prohibited. Confirm the current package requirements and mailing instructions with the facility before you order. You can reach Schenectady County Corrections at (518) 388-4300 or fax it at (518) 388-4593. The facility is at 320 Veeder Ave., Schenectady, NY 12307. For bail, call the Corrections Division at the same telephone number to obtain the defendant's name, date of birth, court and judge, and cash bail amount.
Facility Information
- Packages must be ordered from reputable stores and mailed into the facility. Personal package drop-off is not allowed.
- Authorized clothing includes limited quantities of underwear, white T-shirts, white long johns, cotton bras without underwire, white socks, white or light-gray sweatshirts, sleepwear and white canvas sneakers.
- Other authorized items include prescription eyeglasses with a soft case, contact lenses and supplies, limited towels and washcloths, one qualifying religious medallion, one book of worship and limited publications.
- All clothing tops must have crew necks. Clothing cannot include silk or silk-like material, buttons, snaps, zippers, pockets, visible logos or designs.
- Schenectady County Corrections is located at 320 Veeder Ave., Schenectady, NY 12307.
- The Corrections telephone number is (518) 388-4300, and the fax number is (518) 388-4593.
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Common Questions
Can I personally drop off a package at Schenectady County Jail?
No. You must order the package from a reputable store and have the store mail it to the facility.
What happens after a package arrives?
Staff search the package for contraband, repackage and label it, and transport it to the housing unit. Processing should take no more than five days, but certain circumstances may cause a longer wait.
What clothing restrictions apply to package items?
Clothing cannot contain silk or silk-like material, buttons, snaps, zippers, pockets, or visible logos or designs. Tops must have crew necks, and V-neck and tank tops are not allowed. Item-specific color and construction limits also apply.
Can a package include books or other publications?
Yes. Up to six newspapers, magazines or soft-covered books are allowed, but they must be sent by the publisher or received through a subscription. One book of worship is also authorized.
Where can I get the information needed to pay bail?
Call the Corrections Division at (518) 388-4300 to obtain the defendant's name, date of birth, court and judge, and cash bail amount needed for the bail process.
What is the fax number for Schenectady County Corrections?
The fax number for Schenectady County Corrections is (518) 388-4593.
General Guidance
For background information, read our general mail and communication guide. Facility instructions above take precedence.
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