Buffalo City Jail Inmate Locator

We have gathered for you all the available inmate search links and Buffalo City Jail Inmate locator information. Here is information on how to find someone in this jail. The first thing you should consider is that family members have rights for inmate visitation, inmate mail address and policies, and the commissary in Buffalo City Jail facility.

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Buffalo City Jail Inmate Search

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Information for Inmates at Buffalo City Jail

The Buffalo City Jail is located in Buffalo, New York in Erie County. It is a maximum security facility that houses low-level offenders and violent crimes. It holds juveniles, women, and men. They have either been sentenced or awaiting trial. The inmates are fed three meals in a day and have access to the phone. They are allowed to exercise for one hour each day. They have access to shower, bathrooms, and books. They are also allowed mail, newspapers, and magazines.

The facility includes security cameras, razor wire enforced fencing and electronic detection. Correctional officers are trained to use physical force and carry mace.

Mail allowed for Inmates at Buffalo City jail

–          Postcards

Inmates can receive postcards that are pre-metered like the ones that can be purchased from the post office. Certain photo postcards are also accepted if they do not contain obscene images.

–          Envelopes

Many jails are not allowing envelopes to be sent because the paper is being dipped into drugs that have been liquefied, like cocaine and methamphetamines. However, they are allowed at the moment. You can also call the jail to make sure before sending a letter.

–          Newspapers

Newspapers are allowed when they have been mailed from the publisher of the newspaper.

–          Magazines

Sports, special interest, or news magazines can be shipped to inmates if they come from the publisher directly. This is with the exclusion of the magazines that contain pornography, profanity, weapons, and other adult content.

–          Books

Books that are shipped from reputable distribution sources are allowed. Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com are good choices. They can be ordered online and shipped directly to the inmate. Pornographic, obscene, or violent content or images are not allowed. Only soft cover books are accepted. The jail will dispose of any books that don’t meet their standards.

Prohibited mail items include:

–          Stickers and stamps

–          Greeting cards that make music

–          Mail that has been altered or covered in perfume or lipstick

–          Stained paper

–          News clippings

–          Hand painted drawings

Prohibited photos:

–          Photos larger than 4 x 6 inches

–          More than 5 photos at a time

–          Polaroid photos

–          Photos of alcohol, drugs, and weapons

–          Photos of lewd behavior or provocative

Address for the mail:

Buffalo City Jail
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, New York 14202

Phone Number:  716-851-4444

Inmate calls at Buffalo City Jail

Inmates can make phone calls using several methods, which include:

–          Collect calls

–          Direct calls

Inmates are not allowed to use cell phones or get direct phone calls. If there is a family emergency like a death, it is possible to leave a message.

Visitation Information for Inmates in Buffalo City Jail

Any adult that is over age 18 and not on felony probation and with a valid photo ID can visit inmates in jail. There are times when visitors will have to get their background checked. Those with warrants are denied visitation and will get arrested. The visits are limited to two adults for each visit. Individuals under age 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. A co-defendant in a pending case will be denied as well. Individuals with a court order to not have contact with the inmate will be denied.

All visitors will need to submit an application before the visitation. If the paperwork is not complete, it will be denied. Be sure to answer the questions truthfully or it can get you denied as well.

There are a lot of factors that decide the visiting hours. These factors are:

–          The weekday

–          Where they are housed

–          Gender

–          Holiday

The inmates are allowed one or two a week and range between fifteen minutes to an hour.

What to wear

When you are deciding what to wear, make sure that you choose to wear clothing that:

–          Is not very revealing

–          Is not see through

–          Is not showing undergarments

–          Is not showing too much cleavage

–          Is not too short

–          Have sleeves to the elbow

–          Is free of profanities, obscenities, or gang affiliation

If you need additional information, you should contact Buffalo City Jail at 716-851-4444.