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County jail · Erie County, New York

Erie County Holding Center

Erie County Holding Center, a county jail, is based in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. It is run by the county sheriff's office. Its listed capacity is 638 places. The listed security level is maximum. It is one of 5 places of detention the atlas lists in Erie County. This page gives its telephone number, official website and address, with an interactive map. Erie County Sheriffs Office / Erie County Holding Center is listed at the same site.

Location

Where it stands

Erie County · 47 facilities on this plate

Collins Correctional FacilityErie County Juvenile Detention CenterErie County Correctional FacilityWende Correctional FacilityGowanda Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop A Zone 3 - CollinsBrant Town Police DepartmentNorth Collins Village Police DepartmentEvans Police DepartmentEden Police DepartmentVillage of Hamburg Police DepartmentTown of Hamburg Police DepartmentBlasdell Village PoliceNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Law Enforcement Region 9 - BuffaloErie County Sheriffs Office / Erie County Holding CenterBuffalo Police Department HeadquartersLackawanna City Police DepartmentTown of West Seneca Police DepartmentBuffalo Police Department District AGrand Island Town Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - Grand IslandState University of New York Buffalo State College Police DepartmentBuffalo Police Department District BNiagara Frontier Transportation Authority - BuffaloBuffalo Police Department District CBuffalo Police Department District DKenmore Police DepartmentBuffalo Police Department District ENorfolk Southern Railroad Police DepartmentCheektowaga Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop T Zone 4 - CheektowagaCity of Tonawanda Police DepartmentTown of Tonawanda Police DepartmentState University of New York at Buffalo Police DepartmentAmherst Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - BostonNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - HollandErie County Sheriffs Office Division of PatrolOrchard Park Town Police DepartmentThe Village of East Aurora / Town of Aurora Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - ElmaDepew Police DepartmentLancaster Police DepartmentNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - ClarenceNew York State Police Troop A Zone 2 - AldenAkron Village Police Department
Particulars

Particulars

Type
County jail
Capacity
638 beds
Security level
Maximum
County
Erie County
State
New York
Country
United States
Court
Erie County Court
Roster checked
October 17, 2026
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Questions

Frequently asked

Where can I find Erie County Holding Center?

Erie County Holding Center is at 40 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202 (Erie County, New York).

Is there a telephone number for Erie County Holding Center?

The main number on record is (716) 858-7618. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.

How do I find out if someone is held at Erie County Holding Center?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (716) 858-7618. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

What are the visiting rules at Erie County Holding Center?

Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Erie County Holding Center before travelling or read the visiting section of its website.

How do I send a letter to someone at Erie County Holding Center?

Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Erie County Holding Center, 40 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.

What area does Erie County Holding Center belong to?

Erie County Holding Center is in Erie County, New York. Erie County has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.

Are there other prisons in Erie County?

Yes. The atlas lists 4 other places of detention in Erie County; they are linked at the bottom of this page.

What are the GPS coordinates of Erie County Holding Center?

Erie County Holding Center is at 42.8843° N, 78.8793° W. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

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