ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — In-person visitation will be reinstated at the Erie County Holding Center and the Erie County Correctional Facility next month.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office made the announcement Thursday morning saying in-person visitation will officially return starting July 5. You can view the visitation hours below for the Erie County Correctional Facility below:
Tuesday
- First session: 7:30 a.m. to noon
- Second session: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday
- First session: 7:30 a.m. to noon
- Second session: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Third session: 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Fourth session: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
You can view the visitation hours below for the Erie County Holding Center below:
Tuesday and Wednesday
- First session: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
- Second session: 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- Third session: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Fourth session: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Fifth session: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Sixth session: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Seventh session: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Eighth session: 7:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ninth session: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday
- First session: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
- Second session: 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- Third session: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Fourth session: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the sheriff's office, the visitation areas will be disinfected between each session.
Anyone looking to visit someone in the holding center or the correctional facility must adhere to a few conditions. The sheriff's office says all visitors will be screened, which includes search, symptomology observations and a temperature check. Both visitors and incarcerated individuals will be required to wear face coverings during the visit. Social distancing of at least 6 feet must also be maintained by visitors.
The sheriff's office also notes that an exemption will be made for a one visitor limit for anyone accompanying a visitor under 18 years old.
For more information about the holding center or the correctional facility, click here.
