Collins Correctional Facility Custody
Collins Correctional Facility is operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The official page places the facility at Middle Road, P.O. Box 490, Collins, NY 14034-0490, and gives a separate incarcerated-individual mail address of P.O. Box 340, Collins, NY 14034-0340. The main phone is (716) 532-4588. The DOCCS page lists Leanne Latona as superintendent and identifies Collins as a medium-security male facility.
Collins is a state prison, not a sheriff-run jail. That means it does not use the Erie County Inmate Roster PDF for ordinary custody lookup. The county roster is for the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility. A person held at Collins has moved into DOCCS custody, usually after state sentencing or a state-prison transfer. The proper public search is the DOCCS lookup.
The distinction can be confusing because Collins is physically in Erie County. Location in the county does not make it a county jail. Its visiting schedule, mail address, package rules, and programs are set by DOCCS, while the sheriff's Jail Management Division rules apply to ECHC and ECCF. When a person moves from local custody to DOCCS custody, the lookup system and the contact office both change.
Collins Correctional Facility Population
An official Collins-specific capacity or current population count was not published on the available DOCCS facility page. No numeric stat block is included for that reason. The sourced facility facts are the operator, address, mail address, phone, superintendent, medium-security male classification, visitation schedule, program categories, PREA audit references, and the DOCCS lookup route.
The 2025 public context includes partial campus consolidation. DOCCS and local news reported consolidation of part of the Collins campus, described as one side of the campus, while the facility remained listed as an active DOCCS medium-security male prison. Use current DOCCS information for operational details, because the consolidation item is background context rather than a replacement for the official facility page.
Search Collins Correctional Facility Records
Use DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup for Collins custody. The direct lookup interface is also available through the DOCCS public search page. Search by DIN when possible, because the Department Identification Number is assigned at DOCCS admission and follows the person through the prison term. Name searches are available, but spelling, birth year, and common names can affect the result set.
The county jail roster will not list sentenced DOCCS prisoners unless a person is temporarily in sheriff custody on a separate matter. If the person was recently arrested and has not been sentenced or transferred, search the Erie County roster first. If the person has entered state custody, use DOCCS. This split is especially important for old cases, parole matters, and families who know only that the facility is in Erie County.
- Open DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup or the direct public lookup interface.
- Enter DIN if available, or search by last name with optional first name, middle name, or birth year.
- Review matching results for current status and facility location.
- Confirm that the facility field identifies Collins Correctional Facility before using Collins visit or mail rules.
- If no result appears, check spelling, maintenance windows, sealed or protected record rules, and whether the person is still in county custody.
| Search Field | Collins Lookup Detail |
|---|---|
| DIN | Best identifier for a person already admitted to DOCCS. |
| NYSID | Accepted if known, though the number is not displayed back publicly. |
| Last Name | Required for a name search. |
| First / Middle Name | Useful for narrowing or positioning matching names. |
| Birth Year | Can narrow an exact last-name search under DOCCS instructions. |
For a person still held by the sheriff before state transfer, the local custody route is covered on the Erie County jail inmate records page.
Collins Correctional Facility Contact
Use the main Collins phone for facility-specific questions, but verify the person's location through DOCCS before calling about visits or mail. The facility address and incarcerated-individual mail address are not the same. That difference is important for letters, because mail should use the separate P.O. Box identified for incarcerated individuals.
Collins Correctional Facility
Middle Road, P.O. Box 490
Collins, NY 14034-0490
(716) 532-4588
Incarcerated individual mail: P.O. Box 340, Collins, NY 14034-0340.
Visit Collins Correctional Facility
Collins visitation information was effective April 1, 2026. Visiting days are weekends, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and latest arrival at 2:30 p.m. The facility also uses an odd/even DIN schedule. The last digit of the DIN controls whether an odd-numbered or even-numbered calendar date is the correct visit day.
There is one special rule for consecutive odd calendar days on a weekend: if consecutive odd dates fall on a weekend, the second day is treated as an even visit day. SHU custody follows the odd/even schedule and receives one non-legal visit in a seven-day period during normal hours. Maximum visits per day and week are listed as unlimited during scheduled hours as space and time permit. Visitors per visit are limited to three visitors and one child under age five.
| Day / Rule | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; latest arrival 2:30 p.m. | Weekend DOCCS visitation |
| Sunday | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; latest arrival 2:30 p.m. | Weekend DOCCS visitation |
| Odd DIN date | Normal weekend hours | DIN ending in odd number |
| Even DIN date | Normal weekend hours | DIN ending in even number |
| SHU custody | One non-legal visit in seven days | Follows odd/even schedule |
Note: Confirm the DIN schedule and current DOCCS visitor notice before travel, especially around consecutive odd weekend dates.
Collins Correctional Facility Mail
DOCCS mail and package rules govern Collins mail. Mail should be clearly marked with the incarcerated individual's name and DIN, and the sender should include a return address. The official facility material identifies a separate incarcerated-individual mail address for Collins: P.O. Box 340, Collins, NY 14034-0340. That separate mail address should be used instead of assuming the administrative P.O. Box is correct for letters.
DOCCS says incoming mail is inspected for cash, checks, money orders, printed or photocopied materials, and contraband. Do not send nude photos, Polaroids, postage stamps, or letters from other people except children. Packages generally must come directly from vendors through USPS, FedEx, or UPS. Family and friends may no longer bring packages during visits or mail packages directly from themselves.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Incarcerated individual's name and DIN, P.O. Box 340, Collins, NY 14034-0340. |
| Facility Address | Middle Road, P.O. Box 490, Collins, NY 14034-0490. |
| Packages | DOCCS generally requires vendor-direct packages by USPS, FedEx, or UPS. |
| Money Deposit | No Collins-specific deposit vendor was identified in the facility material; confirm current DOCCS rules before sending funds. |
Collins Correctional Facility Intake
Collins intake is state prison intake, not Erie County jail booking. A newly arrested person normally appears first in county custody, court records, or another system depending on the arrest and hold. Collins becomes relevant after a state sentence or DOCCS transfer. Once DOCCS receives the person, the state lookup should be used to confirm facility and status.
The term state-ready can appear in county jail data for people waiting in county custody after sentencing or commitment. Erie County jail census data includes state-ready categories. A state-ready listing does not mean the person is already at Collins. It means the custody path may be moving toward DOCCS. The public lookup changes only when the person is in state custody and the DOCCS database reflects it.
About Collins Correctional Facility
DOCCS lists broad program categories for Collins that may include alcohol and substance abuse treatment, anger management, education and vocational services, family development, guidance and counseling, library and law library access, recreation, religious services, sex offender treatment, temporary release, trauma services, transitional services, veterans services, and volunteer programs. Program access depends on eligibility, classification, custody status, and current facility operations.
PREA audit reports for Collins include a Cycle 5 report dated November 19, 2025, plus earlier audits in 2022, 2019, and 2016. Public 2025 material also gives consolidation context for part of the Collins campus. The operating details to rely on are the current DOCCS facility page, the DOCCS lookup, and the facility's published visiting rules. County jail rules should not be applied to Collins just because the facility is located in Erie County.