Elmira Correctional Facility guide: find an inmate on DOCCS Lookup, visiting hours on Thursdays and weekends, sending money via JPay, mail rules, and phone number. All verified from New York State DOCCS.
City
Elmira
County
Chemung County
State
NY
Facility Type
State Prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Maximum Security
Operator
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Address
1879 Davis St, Elmira, NY 14901-0500
Phone
(607) 734-3901
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View ArticleUse the DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov/lookup-info-instructions. Search by full legal name and date of birth, or by DIN. A recent transfer can take a few days to show up online; the person also gets one collect call within 24 hours of arriving at a new facility to let family know.
See the full breakdownVisiting days are Thursdays and weekends from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with last entry at 2:00 PM. Most first-time visitors don't need approval in advance with valid photo ID and the person's consent. SHU residents get one non-legal visit a week. Expect a metal detector, possible canine screening, and a dress code that rules out sheer or short clothing.
See the full breakdownMail goes to [Name] [DIN], Elmira Correctional Facility, PO Box 500, Elmira, NY 14901-0500. Letters can carry up to 5 pages of printed material. No cash, stamps, nude photos, or Polaroids. Family can mail up to 2 non-food packages a year directly; vendors can ship up to 3 food packages a month (40 lb. combined) plus unlimited non-food items on the approved list.
See the full breakdownPhone calls placed by the person are free as of August 1, 2025: 3 calls a week, up to 15 minutes each, to numbers on their approved list of up to 15 contacts. JPay tablet messaging is also available for photos, videograms, and text messages, screened by staff before delivery.
See the full breakdownDeposit funds via JPay online, mobile app, or phone (1-800-574-5729), MoneyGram (receive code 1317), or a check or money order mailed to JPay Lockbox, PO Box 531190, Miami, FL 33153. Cash, checks, or money orders can also go through the visit-day lockbox at the facility, capped at $50 cash or $999.99 by check per day. No physical money is ever allowed inside the facility.
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Use the DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov/lookup-info-instructions. Search by full legal name and date of birth, or by DIN. A recent transfer can take a few days to appear, since the person also gets one collect call within 24 hours of arriving to notify family directly.
Inmate SearchVisiting days are Thursdays and weekends, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You must arrive by 2:00 PM to be admitted. Most first-time visitors don't need approval in advance if they bring valid photo ID and the person agrees to the visit. Call (607) 734-3901 to confirm hours around holidays.
VisitationLetters need the person's full name and DIN, plus your return address, and can include up to 5 pages of printed material. No cash, stamps, Polaroid photos, or nude images. Up to 3 food packages a month and 2 non-food packages a year from family are allowed; beyond that, vendors can ship non-food items year-round. Books must come from a publisher or approved distributor.
MailUse JPay online or by phone (1-800-574-5729), MoneyGram (receive code 1317), or mail a check or money order to JPay Lockbox, PO Box 531190, Miami, FL 33153. Cash, checks, or money orders can also be left at the facility's visit-day lockbox, capped at $50 cash or $999.99 by check per day.
CommissaryYes. As of August 1, 2025, calls placed by people in DOCCS custody are free under the state's Call-Home program. Each person gets 3 free calls a week, up to 15 minutes each, to numbers on their approved list of up to 15 contacts.
Phone CallsYes, through the JPay tablet messaging system under the Incarcerated Individual Tablet Program. Set up an account at jpay.com or call 1-800-574-5729 to send messages, photos, and videograms. Staff screen every message, and the facility will not print emails for anyone.
MailBring valid photo ID and small bills for vending machines. Leave cell phones, cameras, and other electronics in your car. Dress modestly: no sheer fabric, bare midriffs, or shorts above mid-thigh. Expect a metal detector and possible canine screening before entry.
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