All About Mid State Correctional Facility In NY

If you have a loved one you are trying to connect with at the in New York, DoNotPay can help you.

The Mid-State Correctional Facility is a part of the New York Department of Corrections and is a medium-security facility for males. Despite its classification as a medium-security facility, there are also maximum security and segregated housing units there as well. The prison houses approximately 1750 inmates. The prison was formerly known as the Central New York Psychiatric Center from 1912 until approximately 1982 and housed the criminally insane. The prison occupies approximately 1,000 acres and has a lot of open space for prisoner recreation.

Inmates at the Mid-State Correctional Facility have a number of options for programs that they have access to. There are alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs, anger management programs, sex offender treatment programs, recreational programs, educational or vocational programs, religious services, and trauma programs. Those exhibiting good behavior may qualify for the temporary release program. For those getting ready to finish their time and go back to society, there are transitional service programs.

If you are hoping to connect with a loved one who is serving time at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, you do have some options. You can arrange a visit, contribute to their account, write letters, send family photos, and get on their call lists. You will need to learn their Department of Corrections Identification Number (DIN) for all interactions, and in some cases, you will only be allowed contact if the inmate initiates the contact. If you are having trouble contacting an inmate at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, you can always rely on DoNotPay to help you.

Where Is the Midstate Correctional Facility Located?

The is located in the town of Marcy, NY. Nearby cities include Utica and Rome, New York.

Physical Address

Mid-State Correctional Facility

9005 Old River Road

Marcy, NY 13403

Phone

(315) 768-8581

Ways to Connect to an Inmate at the Mid-State Correctional Facility

You can by writing letters, exchanging emails, sending packages, sending money, or a live visit.

The mailing address for inmates is

Inmate Name, ID Number

Mid-State Correctional Facility

PO Box 2500

Marcy, NY 13403

Sending Letters

There are some restrictions as to the mail that you can send an inmate. Please limit your letter to five pages in length. You can send along a couple of photos as long as they are not pornographic in nature. Check with the administration as to the limits on what you can include in your letters.

Sending Packages

If you are a friend or a family member whose name is on the inmate's approved members list, you can send your loved one a package. You will need to follow the restrictions as to what is considered contraband and what is approved. You can check with prison officials to confirm what is approved. You will also need to check with the prison administration and obtain prior approval before sending your package to your loved one. To read more on the restrictions on packages, visit the Department of Corrections at Mail & Packages | Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Approved items are listed on the New York State Department of Corrections website.

The mailing address for packages is

Inmate Name, ID Number

Mid-State Correctional Facility

9005 Old River Road

PO Box 216

Marcy, NY 13403

JPay for Emails

The Mid-State Correctional Facility contracts with JPay to provide a secure email system for communicating with your loved one. An email account is free, and your inmate can even record a videogram up to 30-seconds long to send to their loved ones. When an inmate sends an email, it can take up to 48 hours to reach the recipient. All you need to set up your free account is the inmate's ID number.

Sending Money

Inmate money transfer services are provided by Securus Technologies. Each inmate has a trust account for any wages they may earn and for deposits from their loved ones. You can transfer funds by sending personal checks or postal money orders, or you can use JPay for cash deposits. The money you send will be in the inmate's trust account the very next day.

Inmates use the money to purchase items from the commissary. These can include over-the-counter medication, some electronics, stationery, personal hygiene items, and food and snacks. You can rest assured that the money you send will only provide for your loved ones as they are banned from purchasing items on behalf of other inmates.

Phone Calls

While there is no way for you to call an inmate in the facility, the inmates have access to phones each day between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:30 pm. Each phone call must be made with charges reversed to the recipient, and the calls cannot last longer than 30 minutes. During the busier times of the day, calls can be restricted to a duration of 10 minutes each.

Visitation

The contact that means the most to your loved one comes in the form of a prison visit. If you wish to visit your loved one, you will first need to apply for the inmate's approved visitors list. All visitors must comply with the New York Department of Corrections visitors guidelines that can be found at DOCCS.

are as follows:

For General Population prisoners, visiting hours take place on weekends and holidays between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. You cannot arrive later than 2:00 pm on the day of your visits. Each inmate is allowed two visits every other weekend. Each visit has a limit of three visitors and one child below the age of 5 years old.

Prisoners in the Special Housing Units are allowed one non-legal visit within a seven-day period and follow the specific schedule for the prison. Further questions should be directed to prison administration at the main phone number.

Difficulties You May Have Connecting With Your Loved One

In a prison environment, unexpected situations may arise, changing the status of your loved one. You may run into one or more of the following situations:

Prison can go into lockdown, canceling all visitations.
An inmate may have already received the maximum amount of packages for the month.
Your letter might be too long.
You may not get approved to visit, or someone else visited, leaving no visiting times available.
The inmate may become ill and get transferred to the infirmary with no visiting hours.
The inmate might lose their privileges to receive packages.
The inmate might lose visiting privileges.
You may not get approved for the inmate's phone list.
Inmates can occasionally be transferred to other facilities without notice.
You do not have the correct identification number for the inmate.

Steps to Take Before Connecting With an Inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility

No matter how carefully you may plan ahead, there are things that you need to do before connecting with an inmate at .

Confirm the correct Department of Corrections Identification Number for the inmate.
Confirm that they are still at the facility.
Confirm that they have visiting privileges.
Confirm that you are on the allowed visitor's list before visiting.
Confirm that you are on an approved list before attempting to send a package, as well as make sure that they have not received their limit of packages for the facility's pre-set time periods.
Double-check with the prison administration if you have any questions about dress code, visiting times, directions to the facility.

Connecting With an Inmate With the Assistance of DoNotPay

You can get help from DoNotPay by accessing their 'Connect With an Inmate' service. Once you have clicked on a button, you can follow these simple procedures:

Locate the Connect With an Inmate service on DoNotPay.
Choose whether you want to locate a loved one, create a virtual mailbox, or send a personalized letter.
If you want us to find your loved one, provide his or her personal details and the state they are located in. We'll then conduct a search on the appropriate state database.
If you want to create a virtual mailbox, just provide your full name! We'll set one up for you so you can easily receive incoming mail from your loved one.
If sending a personalized letter, tell us which facility your loved one is located in and what you would like to say to them. You can even include a photo! Your letter will be delivered automatically - just wait 10 days for it to arrive to your loved one!