Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
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- Facility Type
- State Facility
- Security Level
- Maximum
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- 1901
- Operated By
- New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Inmate Communication Overview
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility is a maximum security state prison for women in Bedford Hills, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). It is the only maximum security women's prison in New York and serves as the reception and classification center for women entering the state system. It opened in 1901 and houses women ages 18 and over in general confinement.
Phone service at Bedford Hills runs through Securus Technologies under the statewide DOCCS agreement. Families fund an AdvancePay or Direct Bill account through Securus, and calls can only go to numbers on the inmate's approved list. Inmates also have access to Securus tablets for approved communication and programming.
In-person visiting at Bedford Hills follows DOCCS rules. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visiting list and bring valid photo identification. All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
Electronic messaging availability varies by tablet program. Confirm current options through Securus or the facility.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Video visitation availability varies. Confirm current video visit options with the facility before scheduling.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Photo sharing options are not confirmed for this facility. Confirm with Securus or the facility.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Outgoing calls through the Securus phone system. Fund an AdvancePay or Direct Bill account and keep your number on the approved list.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: Securus
Fund phone and tablet accounts through Securus. Trust account deposits follow DOCCS rules.
Communication Providers at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus provides phone service and tablets at NY DOCCS facilities, including Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
- Set up a Securus account and keep your phone number on the inmate's approved list before expecting calls.
- Visitors must be on the approved visiting list and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Follow the DOCCS dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
- All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
- Confirm visiting hours for the inmate's housing unit before traveling, since schedules vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles phone calls at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility?
- Securus Technologies provides phone service at Bedford Hills under the statewide NY DOCCS agreement. Families fund an AdvancePay or Direct Bill account through Securus.
- Can I send electronic messages to an inmate at Bedford Hills?
- Messaging availability depends on the tablet program at the facility. Confirm current messaging options through Securus or by contacting the facility.
- How do I visit someone at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility?
- You must be on the inmate's approved visiting list. Bring valid photo ID and follow the DOCCS dress code. Confirm visiting hours for the inmate's housing unit before traveling.
- Is Bedford Hills the only maximum security women's prison in New York?
- Yes. Bedford Hills is the only maximum security women's prison in New York and also serves as the reception and classification center for women entering the state system.
- How do I add money for phone calls at Bedford Hills?
- Fund your Securus AdvancePay or Direct Bill account online, by phone, or through the Securus app. The inmate can only call numbers on the approved list.
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