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Where is the Jefferson County Jail in New York?
753 Waterman Dr., Watertown, NY 13601. Booking answers on 315-786-2688.
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Updated October 1, 2026
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Jefferson County Jail, NY
Physical Address
753 Waterman Dr., Watertown, NY 13601
The county jail for Jefferson County, on Waterman Dr. in Watertown, in the North Country. Officially the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, it opened in 1992 with 196 beds. Visits are weekday only, at times the person held passes on, and general mail now goes through Securus.
Jefferson County Jail
City
Watertown
County
Jefferson County, New York
State
NY
Facility Type
County jail
Gender
Male and female
Capacity
196 beds
Custody Levels
County jail, direct supervision
Operator
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Address
753 Waterman Dr., Watertown, NY 13601
Phone
315-786-2688
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Watertown
- 1 753 Waterman Dr., Watertown, NY 13601.
- 2 Booking: 315-786-2688.
- 3 New York VINE searches by name.
- 4 Opened 1992, 196 beds.
Visits
- 1 Two one-hour visits a week.
- 2 Monday to Friday only.
- 3 The person held tells you the time.
- 4 Register 20 minutes early.
- 1 Securus Digital Mail, PO Box 155.
- 2 Clifton Park, NY 12065.
- 3 Name followed by ID number.
- 4 Legal mail excepted.
Money
- 1 USPS postal money orders only.
- 2 No cash or personal checks.
- 3 SmartDeposit: 1-866-394-0490.
- 4 No money at visits.
Calls
- 1 GTL AdvancePay: 1-800-483-8314.
- 2 One free call per number.
- 3 $5 refund fee.
- 4 Never dial *72 for a caller.
Dress
- 1 Nothing over 3 inches above the knee.
- 2 No tank, halter or low-cut tops.
- 3 No jackets or hoods.
- 4 No clothing with holes.
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196 beds on Waterman Dr.
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Postal Money Orders Only
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One Free Call
GTL AdvancePay, and beware *72.
View Article Mail & Photos
Scanned Through Securus
Name and ID number on the envelope.
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Jefferson County Sheriff: Inmate Visitation
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Two one-hour visits a week, Monday to Friday, at times set by the visitation officer. Register 20 minutes early at the Public Safety Building lobby with photo ID.
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New York VINE searches by name, and Booking answers on 315-786-2688.
See the full breakdown Jefferson County Sheriff: Correctional Facility
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USPS postal money orders only by mail, or SmartDeposit on 1-866-394-0490, usually within an hour.
See the full breakdown Jefferson County Sheriff: Correctional Facility
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GTL AdvancePay on 1-800-483-8314, with one free call per number. No incoming calls except legal and family emergencies.
See the full breakdown Jefferson County Sheriff: Contact Information
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General mail goes to Securus Digital Mail, PO Box 155, Clifton Park, NY 12065, with the person's name and ID number. Legal mail is excepted.
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When can I visit?
Weekdays only. Each person gets two one-hour visits a week at times set by the visitation officer, and the person held tells their visitors.
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Where do I send mail?
The Sheriff's contact page lists Securus Digital Mail, PO Box 155, Clifton Park, NY 12065, with the person's name and ID number.
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How do I send money?
A USPS postal money order by mail, or SmartDeposit on 1-866-394-0490.
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How do calls work?
Through a GTL AdvancePay prepaid account on 1-800-483-8314.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified October 1, 2026. Official source: jeffersoncountyny.gov/departments/SheriffsOffice/correctional-facility ›