My husband is getting sentenced on Thur Dec 7th, everyone keeps talking about reception, what is it? And how long until I know what prison he will be going to.

Welcome to PTO first of all you couldn't have found a better place to come for information.

Reception is where they send them after County or Rikers. It is a prison (usually Downstate, Ulster or Elmira) where they evaluate the inmates on a lot of things: education, health, mental health as well as giving them an overview of how prison works. Depensding where you go, you can be there from 2 weeks to 2 months. If you are from the NYC area, he will proabbaly go to Downstate, sometimes Ulster. If you are from Upstate or Western NY, he will probably go to Elmira. None of this is hard and fast but is mostly true.

Where they are going ultimately has an effect on how long they are in reception. If they are eligible for Shock Camp, they do not stay too long in Reception. They are shipped to Lakview which is the headquarters if you will for shock camps. They have their own sort of reception there. You usually stay about 2 weeks at Downstate-Elmira depends on where you are going. When my son was in Elmira, he was there 2 months-he was going to maximum security. Again it varies.

Links to Downstate info

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82960
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172419

Links to Elmira Reception
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82735
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174338

Links to Ulster Reception
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83123

All of the prisons are organized into what are called Hubs. Elmira is in the Elmira Hub. Ulster is in the Sullivan Hub. Downstate is in the Green Haven Hub. When you look on the PTO NY web site, the information for each prison is located under the hub it is in. It is best to post questions about a prison in the Hub it is in.

does anybody know if there is a bus that takes u to ulster correctional facility

does anybody know if there is a bus that takes u to ulster correctional facility i really would like to know am new at this any information about ulster let me know

here is the info on Ulster it is part of the Sullivan Hub-you need to go to that hub and look under Share a Ride to get transportation options
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83123

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172400

more than likely he will either go to one of the two downstate or ulster but i can almost guarentee a 75% cance he will go to downstate first.

well i'm from albany and he went to downstate and almost every single person in albany county goes there

folks almost all do to Elmira for Reception

Hi, everyone my name is Taggerplus. My boyfriend got sentenced on dec 6,2006 and is now in Ulster. He's been there since dec 15,2006 awaiting them 2 transfer him 2 is facility where he going 2 be serving his sentence of 2 years. How long before they transfer him 2 his permanent facility or could he stay at Ulster and do his time?

Hi, everyone my name is Taggerplus. My boyfriend got sentenced on dec 6,2006 and is now in Ulster. He's been there since dec 15,2006 awaiting them 2 transfer him 2 is facility where he going 2 be serving his sentence of 2 years. How long before they transfer him 2 his permanent facility or could he stay at Ulster and do his time?

It really depends on how long it will take to be transferred. It can range from a couple of weeks to a month or so. Nobody can say for sure but in many cases DOCS is waiting for a bed to open up in the facility he'll be assigned to.

well mine for example was in downstate for 2 1/2 months becuz they were waiting for a bed and trying to see where to place him becuz he had a medical hold but i have seen them keep inmates anywheres from a few weeks to a few months.

(unlikely) he will most likelynot serve his sentence there.

Hi, I am new here. My son was just sentenced on Jan 8th. He's on Riker's awaiting transport to reception. Being that he was sentenced to 14 years as a VFO I hear he will have to go to a max facility and most likely he will be sent to Downstate. My question is: "How do I get to Downsate using public transportation?". Thank you.

Hi, I am new here. My son was just sentenced on Jan 8th. He's on Riker's awaiting transport to reception. Being that he was sentenced to 14 years as a VFO I hear he will have to go to a max facility and most likely he will be sent to Downstate. My question is: "How do I get to Downsate using public transportation?". Thank you.

Welcome to PTO,

Yes, he'll go to Downstate for reception. You would take the Metro North to Fishkill (I believe it's the Hudson line but you should double check that) and you'll need a taxi or shuttle from there.

you can take the hudson line from grand central 125th st or marble hill and u can catch it at 6:20am(first train) or 7:51(second train) and you will take the train to beacon NOT fishkill and when u get off at beacon there will be van services right there i recommend going with ricky he drives a gold colored van and it will cost you $10 round trip also the visit is from 8:30am-3:15pm the train from grand central to beacon round trip off peak will cost you $23.00 and i would bring two rolls of quarters for the food on the visit. i hope this helps.:thumbsup:

psnvyd,

Thanks for the correction on the train stop :thumbsup: ... for some reason I thought I saw someone post that the stop was Fishkill... but then again what do I know... I don't do public transportation.

Now hopefully they will get him out of Riker's quickly. :D

for him while he is in Riker's-so they usually want to pass the cost on to the State as soon as possible. My son was in county 2 weeks before the transfer-but Easter fell in the middle and that added a few days I think.

I must say that you guys are sooo helpfull, I am fairly new to this site and I find so much useful information. But NE Wayz I have a question myself, My husband is currently in downstate and I live in florida, Do any of you's know if I can send him sheets? He's only been there about a week and He has 20 years total so this will be a long haul for us, I've done this before but it was so long ago I'm afraid to say I don't know what to do,:confused: Any info is really appreciated.. Thanks again you ladies.. :thumbsup:

Oh I forgot to ask is there anyway I can do online mailing instead? It will be so much better for me to send things that way, being that I am so far away.. thanks again..

if your husband just got there, he can't have a package for 30 days. I'm not sure if you can send him sheets. I have the list of things you can send, and it's mostly food items. I think you'd have to wait to send him those types of things until he is moved.

You can always call them (ask for inmate info or the package room) and they will tell you what you can send and when. if you send a package before the 30 days they will send it back to you.

Thank you much saltygal, I was gonna send him a package, but now I know otherwise. He says he's freezing in there I feel so bad that I can't do anything I guess money is the best way to go then. Thanks again

If we are from the upstate area and they get sent downstate to elmria do they usally place them back upstate or do they take them downstate more?

WNY usually go to Elmira(Bflo to Utica) North Country is a toss up-Albany/NYC to Downstate-not absolute.

DOWNSTATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Reception - ALLOWABLE PACKAGE ROOM ITEMS

Note This IS A GENERAL LIST OF ALLOWABLE AND NON-ALLOWABLE ITEMS. THIS I S NOT ALL. INCLUSIVE. FOR SPFCIFIC INFORMATION ~ (REFFR to DIRFCTIVE #4911. IF AN ITEM IS
QUESTIONABLE IT'S BEST TO LEAVE The ITEM AT HOME!

FOOD LIMITED TO 2 PACKAGES 0R 35 LBSNO GLASS
NO ALCOHOL AND MUST BE HERMETICALLY
SEALED. NOTE: NOT Listed IN DIRECTIVE #4911
THEN NOT Allowed.

ALLOWABLE FOOD ITEMS

BEVERAGES – DRY DRINK Mix ONLY, NO ENERGY
DRINKS OR PROTEIN MIX 32 OZ MAX

BREAD – NO TIWIST TIES SEALED
CANNED FOODS -MAX SIZE 16 OZ
CANDY
CAKE/PAS TRY
CHEESE - CHUNKOR SLICE ONLY
COFFEE – INSTANT ONLY
COLD CUTS- NO ~RESEALABLE PACK. NO DELI MEATS
DRIED COFFEE CREAMER 16 OZ MAX
FRUIT - CANNED OR FRESH NO DRIED
MEAT - COOKED! NO DELI WRAPPING
NUTS - Without SHELLS
RAISINS -2OZ. ONLY
SEAFOOD - COOKED ONLY
SNACKS - CHIPS! PRETZELS CRACKERS, & COOKIES
TEA BAGS - HERBALS ALLOWED, NO LOOSE TEA
VEGETABLES - CANNED OR FRESH, NO SPICES
NO FROZEN FOODS Allowed

NON-ALLOWED FOODS
Remember----NOT LISTED – IT’S NOT ALLOWED

NO CEREAL, DRY SOUP, CONDIMENTS, PEANUT
BUTTER, JELLY ITEMS THAT REQUIRE COOKING IE:
RICE. POPCORN. PASTA. BAD SEALS~ PUDDING OR
JUICES WITH PLASTIC SEALS, COLD-CUTS IN
RESEALABLF PACKAGES.



FOOD UTENSILS
PLASTIC ONLY! SPOONS & FORKS (MUST BE PLIABLE, 2QT MAX Containers, 16 OZ. DRINKING CONTAINER
MAX. NO INSULATED MUGS OR STRAWS

TOILET ARTICLES (MUST BE SEALED, NO GLASS,
No ALCOHOL & NON-MEDICATED)

COMBS & BRUSHES - PLASTIC ONLY, NO STYLING
BRUSHES, Baby oil, CREAM RINSE. Hand/face CREAM OR Lotion, Shampoo& mouthwash - ALL
MUST be Sealed AND NO ALCOHOL NO PUMPS
DEODORANT -STICK ONLY SEALED. NO ALCOHOL OR
GEL, HAIR DRESSING, HAIR NETS, HAIR GEL
MIRROR- 8”X10” MAX PLASTIC ONLY
BRUSH, CUP, SOAP, CAUSTIC STICKS, STYPTIC
PENCILS, AFTER SHAVF LOTION-NON-ALCOHOL,
NON AEROSOL-MUST BE SEALED.
SOAP-STANDARD SIZE. PLASTIC SOAP DISH
TOE & FINGERNAIL clippers ONLY MAX SIZE 3 ½” NO FILE
TOOTHBRUSH - NO TOOTHPASTE


TOBACCO PRODUCTS
2 CARTONS OF CIGARETTES PER MONTH (MUST HAVE NYS STAMP!)~CIGARS 50 MAX PER MONTH
NO CIGARETTE SLEEVES, TOBACCO ALLOWED


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GUTHRA, TALIT, TALIT KATAN, TEFELLIN, ROBE, KUFI, -NO PROTRUSIONS, ANY COLOR, YARMULKE, PRAYER BEADS (BLACK ONLY), PRAYER RUG-3’X5’ MAX SIZE (BLUE OR BLACK CANNOT BE DOMINANT COLOR).

Just wondering we are upstate NY so i know that my husband will be going to Elmria. Now if they think there is someting wrong with him meaning mentel heath reason then what would they do. also since we are upstate and when they move him when a bed opens up and he is a medium, do they usally bring him back up around upstate or would they take him down state this is all confessing to me and way to new.