Brooklyn Detention Complex is located in Kings County New York. It is a jail that can house 815 adult males. The majority of inmates housed here are awaiting trial for courts in Staten Island and Brooklyn. While incarcerated here inmates undergo the intake and booking process.
When a family member or close friend goes to jail and cannot be bailed out immediately, one of the first things people want to do is visit the inmate. Before you can visit your inmate in one of the jails in New York City or Rikers Island you will need to know a few important things:
Inmates located in a New York City Jail or Rikers Island are allowed to receive letters, photos, and packages, as long as they adhere to the rules. All mail must include the inmate's full name, and the inmate's Book and Case Number. If you do not know the inmate's book and case number you can look it up by using the inmate search on our site. You must also put the full name and address of the facility.
Anna M. Kross Center is a jail located on the Rikers Island complex in New York. The facility houses male offenders and has a capacity of 2,988 inmates. It serves as a mental health center for inmates and contains a Methadone Detoxification Unit. This facility is named after the second Department of Correction's female commissioner.
Wyoming Correctional Facility is a medium security prison located in Attica New York, part of Wyoming County. The current capacity of this prison is approximately 1,712 inmates. Offenders who do not have a high school diploma or GED will be required to take courses towards the goal of earning a GED.
Woodbourne Correctional Facility is a medium security prison located in Sullivan County New York. The current capacity of Woodbourne Correctional is 849 male inmates. This facility has both open dormitories and cell blocks.
Willard Drug Treatment Campus is located in Seneca County New York. It is a drug treatment center that houses male and female offenders. The program at Willard Drug Treatment Campus is a voluntary 90 program that is an alternative for those convicted of drug offenses who would normally be sentenced to a state prison.
Wende Correctional Facility is located in Alden New York, part of Erie County. It is a maximum security prison that houses males. The capacity of Wende Correctional Facility is 961 inmates. Offenders who are developmentally or physically disabled are housed in the Special Needs Unit.
Watertown Correctional Facility is located in Jefferson County New York. It is a medium security institution that houses males 16 and over. The capacity of Watertown Correctional is 873 inmates. Offenders housed here can receive alcohol and substance abuse services.
