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Southport Correctional Facility
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236 Bob Masia DrPine City, NY, 14871 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Southport Correctional Facility in Pine City, NY. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Planning Your First Visit to the New York State Archives to Research Southport Records
Planning an in-person research day for Southport-related records? A little prep goes a long way. Here's what you need to know about where to go, how to get in, and what to expect once you're in the research room.
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Researching from Home: How to Contact the Archives About Southport Inmate Records Without Visiting
You can start searching for Southport inmate records from home. Contact the New York State Archives reference staff to confirm what exists, how it's labeled (container/folder or microfilm roll), and what copying options are available.
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How to Request Historical Records for Someone Incarcerated at Southport Correctional Facility
Tracking down older records for someone connected to Southport Correctional Facility? The key is understanding what the New York State Archives actually holds—and how to ask their staff to find the right boxes and files.
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- Visits are by appointment only; schedule via archref@nysed.gov or phone (518) 474-8955 and wait for confirmation.
- Researchers should call several business days in advance; a week's notice is required to retrieve materials from offsite storage.
- You must complete the Research Room Registration Form before arrival.
Inmate Lookup
- Southport inmate case files document detailed family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information about incarcerated men.
- Beginning with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories of Southport inmate case files were transferred to the New York State Archives.
- Researchers can order Southport records in advance by completing a Records Request form and emailing it to archref@nysed.gov.
Contact Info
- The New York State Archives research room is on the 11th floor of the Cultural Education Center at the south end of the Empire State Plaza in Albany.
- The Archives' street address is 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230.
- Research room hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed on New York State holidays.
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- State Archives reviews Southport inmate records including probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history for possible FOIL disclosure.
- Most Southport records must be disclosed after 75 years unless another law forbids indefinite disclosure.
- Handheld digital cameras are permitted on-site; tripods and lights are prohibited, and self-service microfilm-to-paper or PDF copies are available at no charge.
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Visitation
Viewing Southport records at the New York State Archives research room requires an appointment. Email archref@nysed.gov or call (518) 474-8955 to request a time, then wait for confirmation before traveling. Plan ahead: call several business days in advance, and allow at least one week if your materials need to be retrieved from offsite storage. Before arriving, complete the Research Room Registration Form (items 1–11) and sign the declaration confirming you've read and agree to the Research Room Rules. Records are retrieved twice daily—10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. When you arrive, you'll sign in, show photo ID, and store personal items in a locker. Masks are recommended but not required.
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Looking for historical records connected to Southport Correctional Facility? Inmate case files can contain detailed family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information. Not every file is available through the New York State Archives—starting with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories of Southport case files were transferred. To request what the Archives holds, complete the Records Request/Reserve Form and email it to archref@nysed.gov. Submit one form per record series and include the series number/title plus the specific container and file identifiers listed in the archival description. To check whether someone is currently in custody, use the appropriate public lookup (state DOCCS or other local systems) and search by DIN when available, or by full name and date of birth. VINE can also send automated custody-change notifications.
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Need Southport Correctional Facility-related inmate records? Start with the New York State Archives research room in Albany. It's on the 11th floor of the Cultural Education Center at the south end of the Empire State Plaza—222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on New York State holidays. Driving? Paid visitor parking is available in the Madison Avenue Lot; check the Office of General Services Parking Management page for current hours and fees. For requests you can't make in person, the Archives/Archives Partnership Trust lists an Albany office phone and email. Some record or personal-information requests may require a written request with proof of identity.
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Phone Calls and Messaging at Southport Correctional Facility: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (607) 737-0850.
General guidance for Sending Money
Sending Money at Southport Correctional Facility: start with our general sending money guide, then confirm details with the facility at (607) 737-0850.
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How do I schedule a visit to the New York State Archives research room for Southport records?
Email archref@nysed.gov or call (518) 474-8955 to request an appointment. Wait for a confirmation before you travel to the research room.
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Do I need to complete any forms before my archives visit?
Yes. Complete the Research Room Registration Form before arrival, including items 1–11, and sign the declaration agreeing to follow the Research Room Rules.
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How long will it take to retrieve Southport records from offsite storage?
Call several business days in advance. If materials need to be retrieved from offsite storage, allow at least one week.
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What should I bring and are masks required at the research room?
Bring a photo ID for check-in, and be ready to sign in and store personal items in a locker. Masks aren’t required, but they’re recommended.
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How do I request historical inmate records from Southport Correctional Facility?
Complete the New York State Archives Records Request/Reserve Form and email it to archref@nysed.gov. Use one form per record series and include your name, the record series number/title, and the specific container/file identifiers; it also helps to have exact spellings, date of birth, and any agency identifiers ready.
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What information is contained in Southport inmate case files available at the State Archives?
These case files can document family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information for incarcerated men. Not all Southport records were transferred to the State Archives—beginning with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories were transferred.
Inmate LookupMore Guides
What's Actually in a Southport Inmate Case File (and What Families Can Access)Before Your First Visit to the New York State Archives (Researching Southport Records): What to Bring and How to PreparePlanning Your Visit to the New York State Archives Research Room: What to Bring and What to ExpectHow to Fill Out the Archives Records Request Form for Southport Inmate FilesHow to Fill Out the NYS Archives Research Room Registration and Records Request Forms (for Southport Searches)How to Request Historical Inmate Records from Southport Correctional Facility (NY State Archives)What Historical Records Exist for Southport Inmates — and Which Ones Were DestroyedWhat the 2003–2004 Southport Accretion (W0049-21) Actually Contains — and Why it Matters
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Southport Correctional Facility in New York houses incarcerated men. Its inmate case files document detailed family and social background, arrest and confinement history, and release or parole information.
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