FAQs
The Department of Correction provides opportunities for visitation Wednesday – Sunday of each week. There are no visits on Mondays and Tuesdays. All visits are one (1) hour long in duration.
How do I schedule a visit with an inmate Rikers? ›
The Department of Correction (DOC) posts the visit schedule on their website – go to nyc.gov/doc, click “Visit an Inmate,” and then click “Visit Schedule” you can also call: (718) 546-1500. Visits are not allowed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Fridays, everyone is allowed visitors.
Do I need an appointment to visit Rikers Island? ›
To have an in-person visit, visitors must arrive at Rikers Island Central Visits or VCBC during the registration hours. Please see registration hours below: Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
How do visitors get to Rikers Island? ›
Travel Directions
You are encouraged to take public transportation to Rikers Island. The MTA's Q100 bus goes over the Rikers Island Bridge and stops directly in front of the Rikers Island Central Visit House.
What is the average length of stay at Rikers? ›
120 days – The average length of stay at Rikers.
Why can ti schedule a visit on getting out? ›
There may be several reasons: The inmate is currently not allowed visits. The inmate is not one of your approved contacts. You do not have sufficient funds on your prepaid balance to purchase visitation time.
Is there a dress code for video visits? ›
Inmates must be in proper attire, similar to the facility dress code for "face-to-face" visits during video visitation sessions and must maintain an appropriate demeanor.
What app do you use to Facetime inmates? ›
GTL's GettingOut mobile app is rooted in the power of relationships. It provides simple and reliable communication between inmates and their family and friends -- allowing them to stay connected, even on the go!
Why did securus cancel my visit? ›
A video visitation may be cancelled due to a lockdown, inmate behavioral issues or account usage violations. If a video visitation is canceled due to behavioral reasons, the home user will be charged for the session and a brief explanation is required.
How much does it cost to house someone on Rikers? ›
The report states that, on average, there are 12,287 inmates incarcerated in Rikers Island facilities on a day-to-day basis and it costs the city about $460 per day for each of them. The total operating expenses for the Department of Correction last year was about $2 billion to pay for the upkeep of Rikers Island.
Rikers Island jail complex in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York City Department of Corrections spent $447,337 per inmate in fiscal 2020, a third more than a year ago and more than double the fiscal 2015 mark, according to a report released Wednesday by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.
How much does it cost to keep someone in Rikers Island? ›
The misery at Rikers is not for lack of resources. The jail's population fell by half between 2012 and 2020, yet its budget grew by 24%. It costs $438,000 to jail one person there for one year.
Is Rikers Island allowing visitors? ›
The actual visiting hours are from 1:00 – 9:00 pm, but all visitors must make sure they register no later than 8:00 pm. Registration hours are 7:00 am- 2:00 pm for all facilities on Rikers Island including the MDC Manhattan Detention Complex in Manhattan as well as the facility located in the Bronx VCBC Vernon C.
How do you marry someone on Rikers Island? ›
The free partner must sign for a license at the city clerk's office, which sends someone to Rikers once a month with applications for inmates to sign. There is no poring over social calendars with in-laws to set the date. The timing is up to the Department of Correction, said its spokesman, Stephen J. Morello.
Can I call an inmate at Rikers Island? ›
New York City/Rikers Island Inmate Phone Calls
At no time can you initiate the telephone call with an inmate. All calls are subject to recording and monitoring, unless you are an attorney, physician or clergy member and specifically request for you calls to be on the Do Not Record List, read more about it here.
How much does it cost to house an inmate at Rikers Island? ›
The misery at Rikers is not for lack of resources. The jail's population fell by half between 2012 and 2020, yet its budget grew by 24%. It costs $438,000 to jail one person there for one year.
What time does the phone cut off in Rikers Island? ›
Phone calls
The NYC DOC - Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) allows for calls at any time between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM as long they are on the approved list. The cost of the call is taken care of by the receiver with a minimum of 30 minutes allowed for each call.
How old do you have to be to visit someone in Rikers? ›
Children of incarcerated individuals 16 years of age and older will be admitted without adult escort. Unmarried minors under 18 years of age must have written permission from their parent or guardian to visit an incarcerated individual, if they are not accompanied by their parent or guardian.
What year is Rikers Island closing? ›
A week later, the City Council approved the deal. Gothamist acquired planning documents that showed delays would stretch the closing of Rikers Island well into 2027. The city officially delayed the plan to close Rikers Island and build new jails until 2027.
