Sing Sing Corrections Facility, NY

Sing Sing Correctional Facility holds visitation on weekends from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The facility's visitation week runs Thursday through Wednesday. Weekend visits follow a rotating odd/even schedule based on the last digit(s) of the incarcerated person's DIN—the official 2026 schedule lists which DIN digits can visit on each day and highlights holidays. Each incarcerated person is allowed one non-legal visit per week, with a maximum of one non-legal visit per day if space allows. Up to three visitors can attend, plus one child under age five who must sit on an adult's lap. When the visiting room gets crowded, staff may ask for voluntary terminations. After three hours, visits may be ended on a first-in, first-out basis, with certain priority considerations.

Staying in touch with someone at Sing Sing Corrections Facility typically happens through phone calls, scheduled video visits, and tablet-based messaging or video—though exact services and vendors can vary. Most phone and tablet options run through a third-party vendor, so you'll need to register online and fund an account before receiving calls or using messaging features. Video visits also require an account and are usually scheduled in advance in short time slots, with limits on how many sessions an incarcerated person can have. Calls, video sessions, and messages are commonly monitored and may be recorded. Facilities often restrict who someone can call or who can join a remote visit. Registration typically requires a valid government-issued photo ID showing your name and current address.

Sing Sing Corrections Facility operates under the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), which develops and enforces the rules and directives that carry out state law. This statewide structure also shapes key processes that can start while someone is still in custody, including parole review and reentry planning. Don't assume another prison's rules apply here—visiting schedules, requirements, and whether visits are in-person or remote can vary by facility. Check the Sing Sing facility page or DOCCS visitor information for current instructions. Many New York facilities offer Visitor Hospitality Centers with restrooms, lockers, and basic guidance. Most facilities limit what you can bring inside. Separately, the New York Governor can grant clemency (reprieves, commutations, and pardons), including an executive pardon pathway for people convicted at ages 16–17 who have been crime-free for 10 years.