Visiting Genesee County Jail

Tuesday to Saturday

Day	Hours
Sunday and Monday	No visits
Tuesday to Friday	9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday	8 AM to 2 PM

Visits start every hour in those times. There are no visits on Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Book Ahead

Visits are first come, first served, but appointments are strongly recommended. Book in person with a jail officer or by calling (585) 343-0838, with the names of everyone coming, a daytime phone number, and the day and time you want.

• Visits are scheduled two weeks ahead. The next week opens Saturdays at 7 AM.
• Adding someone to a visit takes 24 hours’ notice.
• Avoid calling at 6:45 to 7:15 AM, 2:45 to 3:15 PM and 10:45 to 11 PM.

Who Can Come

Up to three people, children and infants included. Each visitor signs in separately.

ID and Children

Bring government photo ID showing your correct date of birth, every time. Visitors under 18 come with a parent or legal guardian, who stays for the whole visit. No exceptions.

What You Can Bring In

Only your clothing. No provocative clothing, items in pockets, hats, bandannas, jackets, food, drinks, gum or candy. The jail provides lockers.

On Sundays and Mondays

The jail has no visits on Sunday or Monday, or on Thanksgiving and Christmas. On those days, Pigeonly lets you type a letter on your phone, and we print it and mail it to Batavia.