Ontario County Jail – Canandaigua, NY

Ontario County Jail is located in Ontario County, New York and is the primary jail for the region. Do you know somebody in Ontario County Jail? This guide will tell you information about everything you might want to know about Ontario County Jail,such as: How to locate an inmate. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and bail bondsmen. Intake procedures. Court records. And more…

The prospect of going to jail is a scary and daunting prospect, not only for whoever gets locked up, but also their family and friends. This guide is designed to give information that you’ll need to make helping someone get out of jail a little less stressful. If you have a specific question, just ask it in the comment section below, and any comments or feedback that could be a benefit to other people in the same situation is appreciated.

Do you know someone that is in jail and want to find out where they are?

Has a family member or friend that’s been arrested and you need to locate them?

In order to search who is in jail at Ontario County Jail you should click on their web site and use the inmate search.

The Ontario County Jail Inmate Search is a list of people who have been arrested, which includes status, bail amount (if applicable), and schedule for visitation. Also, you can find the same information about anybody processed or discharged in the past 24-hour period. Jail inmates are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to get the information fast if you have their name, date of birth, or arrest number.

If your friend or family member may be in another jail you will want to check our New York county jail guide: New York Jails

A mugshot, or jail processing photo, is a picture taken by the police when you get processed at jail intake. A mugshot is actually two photos one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and booking number will be on the mugshot, and they will be kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots of inmates can be seen on the website, or you can see them at the Ontario County Jail. When viewing mugshots online you have to input the first and last name, and the arrest date.

Trying to figure out how to get your mugshot taken off of the Ontario County Jail site? This will be difficult, because your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot taken down you must file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that all of your arrest records would be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

For more information about removing your mugshot, the different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Of course, if you’re incarcerated, your main thought is about when and how you will get out. After booking, bail will be decided either by bail schedule or magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this can mean that you will either be released on your ‘own recognizance’ until your court date, or you are kept in jail until your court date.

If you do bail out of jail you will have to promise to go to your court date, and in the meantime you can’t leave the county.

Usually, an inmate in the Ontario County Jail can earn an early release in exchange for good behavior when they don’t break the rules and act right while in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you may be granted work release. You will either have to return to the jail at the end of the day after work, or you could have the chance to sleep in a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Bail is money that you have to pay in order to be released from jail pending trial. The amount you will have to pay all depends on how serious your crime is. You will have to pay 10% of the amount that was set so you are able to get out of jail. If you fail to show up for court, the person that bailed you out of jail won’t get the bail money back.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail must call the jail. If you’ve got the pertinent information, including name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you how much their bail is. Also, you can see the bail amount on the Ontario County Jail website.

Posting bail to get out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but fortunately, it is really easy. To start with, you need to know if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you can’t get a bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – the jail won’t take checks. As soon as you’ve paid the bail bond, the prisoner will get released. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you will get this money back.

If their bail has been set too high, or you can’t afford it yourself, you should try a bail bondsman. Bondsmen usually have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of total bail, and in most cases charge a minimum of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman is non-refundable and the bondsman only accepts cash. If the bail is exceptionally high, the bail bondsman will in these cases request to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral.

To contact a bail bondsman click here: Bail bondsman

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure takes you through these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. When the jail is busy, it will take a while to get processed.
• The first thing you will have to is you will answer a number of questions, like your full legal name, your address, birthdate and an emergency contact.
• They’ll also ask you about your medical and psychological history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any personal property you have will be taken from you and will be stored until you are released.
• You will get to make a phone call so you can talk to a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, they will let you wear your own clothes, if not you will be given a jail jumpsuit.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process takes between 10 minutes to all day long. In simple terms, the faster you can post bail, the quicker you will get out of jail. It also can depend on whether you have a bond amount or if the judge still needs to decide on the amount of bail to be set. For minor charges, you will get booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a date of your release, expect to be discharged in the morning.

issued for your arrest, or if you must report to start a sentence, it is highly advisable that you do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. If it is for a warrant, report to the jail processing area, and let them know that think that there is an outstanding arrest warrant out for you. They will check to see if you have a warrant, and if there is one, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, go down to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Be sure to only bring approved items with you, like your driver’s license or state issued ID, prescription medication, as well as a sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates must give each visitor’s name and date of birth to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitors will be entered in a Visiting log for the inmate. Every visitor must provide identification. Any visitors arriving late or without a visiting order will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures at Ontario County Jail frequently change, so it would be wise to double-check the official site before you visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Jail phone calls are generally more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind that there are a limited number of phones, so all the inmates must share phone time. If you break the jail rules, phone privileges might get cut back or forbidden completely.

Phone Number: (585) 396-1800

All mail has to be sent via the US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other type of mail or package delivery. You must print the name, inmate ID number, and the jail address on the letter that you send. Do not send a package or box, envelope with padding, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal inside. All mail that you send to inmates will be opened and read by staff, and will be returned to the sender if it can’t be delivered.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Ontario County Jail:

Ontario County Jail
3045 County Complex Dr.
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Ontario County Jail
3045 County Complex Dr.
Canandaigua, NY 14424

The mail policy can change, so be sure to double check the official website when you send a letter.

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When you’ve been arrested, you should know you still have rights, one of these is the right to request an attorney. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so make sure you get a friend or family member to find a lawyer when you call. You may be asking yourself ‘do I really need an attorney?’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a lawyer can advise you of your rights, protect your interests and help you understand the complicated legal system. The quicker you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your criminal case, the better.

For more information on the benefits of and how to hire an attorney, click: How to Find an Attorney

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire a lawyer, you will get a public defender. Also, the Public Defender has a number of staff such as private investigators, crime scene and forensics experts as well as social case workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are bona-fide attorneys who are members of the State Bar and are licensed to practice law.

Have you ever had to use the services of a Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

All court records are public records. Court records contain a case file containing a docket sheet and each of the documents filed during your court case. You are able to access your court case records with the internet service, or by going to the Ontario County Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

A Clerk of Court is a member of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for any court participant who must be under oath, and read the court verdict when the jury has finished deliberations. All records, documents, and evidence associated with your case are available at the Ontario County Clerk of Court.

Court costs and court fees are the fees and charges associated with your court case, which include filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you cannot afford these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees and won’t have to pay them.

The Ontario County court magistrate is the type of judge who presides on your case in court. Magistrates are judges that do different tasks, such as determining how much your bail will be, issuing arrest warrants, and overseeing initial court appearances and detention hearings.

Your pre-sentencing report is completed to include information about the arrestee’s background and as much detail about the arrestee’s life and public history, which the magistrate will consider when deciding on the sentence. Information will be requested from the person on trial, the defendant’s family, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Keep in mind that you can ask to receive your own copy of this report before you are sentenced, so you can correct any mistakes that it contains.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, which include community service and probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you will either be taken into custody, right there in court, or given a date that you are supposed to report to jail to serve your jail term according to your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if some you know is in jail, or has ever been locked up?

To find this out you should access the jail website and do an inmate search, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• and their jail ID.

If you’re not sure if your friend or family member is in jail, you should call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can access arrest warrants inquiry on the Ontario County court website or you are able to call the jail directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and ask them. You should be clear that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the jail, by phone, in person, or look online. An arrest is in the public record and the information is accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when you are served with legal papers, like warrants. You can find these by contacting the Ontario County Sheriff’s office, by phone or online.

All registered sex offenders have to be registered on both a national and state sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to view sex offenders online, but keep in mind that you won’t see the precise address, but rather the block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. Court Records include a court case file that contains a docket sheet and any of the documents filed in your case. You are able to access the court records on the internet, or at the Ontario County Clerk of Court office in the county where the case was filed.

Each and every state keeps a record of a person’s criminal past. These databases are connected and you can track criminal backgrounds from another state. You can go to county courthouse and make an inquiry, or check online. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and if the crime was in a totally different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

A criminal history search you will get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for any crimes, which can include:

• DUI.
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Theft.

When you do a criminal history search, in most cases will not be able to find out if that person has had any moving violations, like:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this information, you will have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever tried to search for someone’s criminal records? How hard was it? Was your search online or did you have to call the jail? Was the information correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks look up criminal backgrounds and records, and your comments might help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Ontario County, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Ontario County Sheriff’s Department Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that serving a jail sentence in Ontario County Jail is very scary, you will soon get used to the daily routine. You will get an alarm to wake up at about six in the morning, and then roll call. Next, you will get breakfast. When you finish breakfast you will be required to work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Ontario County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Ontario County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending money to inmates could change, so you should review the site before you send any money.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Ontario County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Ontario County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Ontario County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated at Ontario County Jail? Do you know anybody there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at this jail?

If yes, then you should tell us about it. Write down your experience because other people can learn what to expect.

Things you might want to put in the review:

• Conditions in Ontario County Jail.
• Jail layout and facility
• Jail staff and Guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Having Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Prisoner safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anybody that’s ever been locked up has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why were you locked up? How did the guards treat you? What happened to you while you were locked up? How did you get along with the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Do you want to find someone from jail? Write your message below.

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Links and Resources

Main Ontario County Jail Link
Ontario County Jail Inmate Search Link
View Ontario County Jail Mugshots
Ontario County Jail Bail Amount Link

Ontario County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Ontario County Jail Jail Mail Policy Link
Ontario County Jail Inmate Search
Ontario County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Ontario County Jail Arrest Inquiry
Send Money to an Inmate at Ontario County Jail
Jobs at Ontario County Jail


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