York Correctional Institution is an all female facility and serves as the only female institution in the state. It is considered a high security facility housing up to 1,458 inmates from levels 2 through 5. This facility has some unique programs including the Mommy and Me program, and the Second Change Corral.
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
United States
Inmate Name, ID Number
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
United States
Inmates at York Correctional Institution are allowed the following through the mail:
All mail sent to an inmate must contain the following:
Read the Connecticut Department of Corrections policy on inmate mail here.
Inmates in Connecticut can make outgoing telephone calls through a company called Securus. Securus charges a low rate per minute. You can setup an account here. Inmates can buy phone minutes using their inmate account.
In Connecticut anyone can deposit funds into an inmates account, even if they are not on an inmate's visitation list. These funds can be used to purchase an assortment of items from the commissary including food, stamps, and hygiene items. You will need the inmate's full name and identification number in order to send them money.
You can send inmates in Connecticut money in the following ways:
Search the Connecticut inmate database to get an inmate identification number, current location, offense, and sentencing information.
All visitors must have an approved visitors application on file before they can visit.
To visit you must first fill out and submit a Connecticut Inmate visitors application here. The inmate should request this application from their assigned counselor who will then forward the application to the prospective visitor. A copy of a valid government issued ID must be submitted with the application. Return the completed signed application to your inmate at the facility they are incarcerated in.
The application process can take several weeks and it is up to the inmate to inform you of your visiting status (denied or approved). Wardens can permit, at their discretion, a special courtesy visit during this period, but not during the first 72 hours of incarceration.
In-person visits at York Correctional Institution do not need an appointment. Video visits must be scheduled.
Once your visitors application is approved you can schedule an appointment to visit online here.
Visiting Hours for York Correctional Institution:
Visits rotate on an odd/even schedule according to the inmate's DOC ending number.
View the current visitation schedule here.
Inmates are allowed two visits (in-person or video) Monday-Friday and a single in person or video visit on the weekend.
Video visitation is also provided to inmates incarcerated in Connecticut, but you must be on the inmate's approved visitation list and must schedule your video visitation using the scheduling portal above.
Bring a valid government issued photo ID in order to enter into visitation.
You may bring a single debit or credit card to use in the vending machine.
Dress Code
The following clothing is not allowed:
For more comprehensive list of the rules and what to expect when visiting an inmate in Connecticut read the Family and Friends Handbook for Connecticut Inmates.
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