Comstock, NY Great Meadow Correctional Facility View
Great Meadow Correctional Facility is a maximum-security New York State prison in Comstock, Washington County, New York. It is operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The facility primarily houses sentenced adult male inmates serving state prison terms, not local pretrial detainees awaiting court in Washington County. Its role is to provide secure confinement, supervision, and state correctional programming for people committed to state custody by New York courts. Local arrests, short-term holding, and most pretrial detention are generally handled by county jails, not this state correctional facility.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Members of the public can look for someone in state custody by using the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster. Inmate search records typically list identifying information such as the person’s name, Department Identification Number, custody location, admission or booking-related date, sentence or offense information, and custody status. Records do not always appear immediately after a person is received or transferred. Processing can take several hours, and updates may be delayed if the person is still being classified, transported, or entered into the system. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Great Meadow Correctional Facility?
Visits are usually allowed only during approved visiting hours and may require the visitor to be on the inmate’s approved visitation list. Contact the facility or check the official state corrections website before traveling, because schedules, rules, and housing restrictions can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Great Meadow Correctional Facility?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Visitors should follow dress code rules and avoid bringing prohibited items, since personal property is limited during visits.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone service used by the state. Video visitation, if available, must be scheduled and completed through the approved provider and is subject to facility rules.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Mail should include the inmate’s full name and identification number, along with the correct facility mailing address. All incoming mail is inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or unapproved packages may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit funds through the approved payment system, and purchases are subject to spending limits and facility rules.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Great Meadow Correctional Facility?
This is a state prison for sentenced inmates, so bail is generally not handled here for people already committed to state custody. Bail or bond questions usually belong to the court or county jail handling a pending criminal case.
What happens during the intake process at Great Meadow Correctional Facility and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, assign housing, screen for medical and security needs, and enter information into the correctional system. Records may take several hours or longer to appear online, especially after transport, classification, or transfer.