Suffolk County – DWI Facility

Suffolk County – DWI Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 631-852-4750

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Suffolk County – DWI Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 100 Center Dr S in Riverhead, NY. This county jail is operated locally by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Suffolk County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Riverhead Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Suffolk County – DWI Facility has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Suffolk County NY DWI Facility – Visitation

We recognize how important it is for inmates and their families and friends to maintain contact with one another. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office would like your visit to be as comfortable as possible. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and guidelines of the facilities as described below.

Visiting hours for the Riverhead and Yaphank facilities are Tuesday thru Saturday beginning at 2:30 p.m.   There are four sessions per day: 2:30-3:30 pm, 4:00-5:00 pm, 6:45-7:45 pm, and 8:15-9:15 pm.

Reservations for these sessions may be made in advance by calling 631-852-1893 or 631-852-1894, Monday–Friday between the hours of 8 am to 11 am or 12 pm to 4 pm.

Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a visit, and for the current week only. You must be at least 18 years old to make the appointment.

Please be ready to provide the reservationists with the following information:

Your full name, date of birth and a contact phone number.  You may also be asked for other identifying information.

If you do not have a reservation, a “walk-in” visit may be possible depending on availability. Walk-in visitors must adhere to the established schedule.

Visiting is scheduled by the first initial of the Inmate’s last name as follows:

Session	Odd Days	Even Days
2:30-3:30	B-E-Z	D-S-V
4:00-5:00	M-P-Q-X	F-G-J-Y
6:45-7:45	C-K-W	L-N-T
8:15-9:15	O-U-R	A-H-I

Inmates may have up to two (2) one-hour visits per week.  Inmates are permitted only two (2) visitors and two (2) small children at the same time in the visiting room. You may split the visit time among several individuals allowing a maximum of six (6) visitors per visiting period. Once your visit time is over, you must leave the facility.

You must be at least 18 years old to schedule and/or visit alone. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian at all times while on facility property. An original Birth Certificate or Court documentation is required for all children.

IDENTIFICATION

Every adult visitor must present valid photo identification.

Examples of photo I.D. that are accepted are: New York State issued driver’s license, learner’s permit or a non-driver photo I.D., a photo driver’s license issued by another state, or jurisdiction, a U.S. Military photo I.D. card, a U.S. passport, and a foreign passport.  Other forms of valid Government issued I.D. may be accepted at the discretion of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Visiting personnel. 

WHAT TO EXPECT UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FACILITY AND PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled visiting session to allow for processing. Visitors who arrive late may not be processed for a visit.  Upon arrival Check-in at the Facility’s entrance booth.

Park in the designated visitor parking area only.  Remain in your vehicle or the sheltered waiting area until your designated visiting time. Once you have entered the facility, it will take approximately 30 minutes to process you for entrance into the visiting room. Please be patient and remain seated in the waiting area until an officer calls the name of the inmate you wish to see.      

Every effort will be made to accommodate all persons who are handicapped or need assistance.

The following items are not permitted into the visiting waiting area:

Tobacco products, Matches, Lighters, Food, Drinks, or Gum.

For your convenience, a locker will be assigned to you. You must place all your personal property in it.

In accordance with NYSCOC Minimum Standards Section 7008, visitors are subject to being searched for contraband. In order to expedite your visit please follow all posted regulations and the directions of all officers. You will be required to successfully pass through a metal detector and meet dress requirements. You should avoid wearing clothing that contains multiple zippers, metal appliqués or bras with metal under wire. All contents from all pockets on your clothing should be removed. These and similar items may prevent you from being able to pass the metal detector. Your shoes must be removed and passed through the x-ray machine.

The following items are not permitted into the visiting room:

Jewelry, piercings, earrings, watches, bracelets of any kind, wallets, keys, pocketbooks, money, papers, writing utensils, hats, coats, vests, sweaters, layered clothing, hooded garments, beepers, phones, belts, hair scrunchies, hair clips, hair pins or any other item indicated by Correction Officers.

Your visit may be terminated for violation of facility rules. You will be denied your visit if you appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. You will also be denied a visit if you pose a threat to the safety, security or good order of the facility

Drug dogs patrol inside the facilities and on the grounds.  Any visitor caught with contraband or defacing facility property will be subject to arrest and will be barred from visiting or entering any facility properties.

Directions to the Riverhead Correctional Facility:

Take the Long Island Expressway traveling east to exit 71. Make a right at the stop sign (heading east) for about 4 miles. Watch for the Correctional Facility on the right.

From Sunrise Highway traveling east take exit 61. Follow the signs to County Rd 51- Riverhead.  At Route 24 make a left. Go approximately a ¼ mile and watch for the Correctional Facility on the left.