Schoharie County Jail Mailing Address

Use the PO Box

All mail goes to the jail’s post office box, not the street address:

[First and Last Name]
Schoharie County Correctional Facility
PO Box 159
Howes Cave, NY 12092

Put your full name and complete address in the top left corner.

The Envelope Is Thrown Away

People held do not get the envelope. The officer destroys it after delivery, though the person can copy down your return address first. Do not use homemade or altered envelopes.

What Is Not Allowed

• No postage stamps inside letters.
• No cash in the mail.
• Anything stuck to a letter is removed as contraband.

Photos

People held can keep up to 6 photos. No Polaroids and no nude photos.

Books and Magazines

Soft-covered books, magazines and newspapers, sent straight from a company that sells them. No hardcovers. People can keep 6 publications plus one religious book.

Packages

Packages come by mail only, from a seller. Besides reading material, the only packages allowed are orders from Access SecurePak or MyCarePack. Nothing is accepted in the lobby except money at the kiosk.

Clothing

The jail issues all clothing. Personal clothing is not allowed.

Legal Mail

Mail from attorneys, courts and officials is opened in front of the person it is for.

Photos From Your Phone

Pigeonly prints photos and sends them to PO Box 159.