Inmate Search 🔍 | Onondaga County Penitentiary

Onondaga County Penitentiary is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Onondaga, NY. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Onondaga County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Onondaga County Penitentiary are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

6660 East Seneca Turnpike PO Box 143
Jamesville, New York 13078

County

Onondaga County

Phone Number

315-435-5581

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.ongov.net

Fax Number

315-435-5596

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Onondaga County Penitentiary?

Onondaga County Penitentiary maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Onondaga County Penitentiary Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Jamesville police department at 315-435-5581 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Onondaga County Penitentiary?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check New York inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in New York.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Onondaga County Penitentiary?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 315-435-5581.

Onondaga County Penitentiary Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.