Does Clinton County Jail still hold ICE detainees?
Probably not in civil immigration cases. WCAX reported on April 16, 2026 that Sheriff Dave Favro said the 25-bed ICE agreement, in place since 2006, expired in March 2026, and that the jail now takes only people criminally charged and arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. Spectrum News said in October 2026 that the county ended its contract and that New York's Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, in force since August 25, 2026, prohibits such contracts. ICE's page, updated August 6, 2026, still lists this Plattsburgh jail with no notice of change.
How do I find someone last known to be in Plattsburgh?
Start with ice.gov/locator, which needs an exact A-number or an exact name with country of birth, so try each spelling. ICE says some people do not appear, so an empty result settles nothing. ICE's brochure then points to the field office: Buffalo, (716) 464-5800, for upstate New York. The Champlain sub-office number, (518) 298-5600, is listed for lawyers with a G-28 on file. ICE gives (518) 565-4343 as the jail's phone, but the sheriff's page lists that as the corrections fax and 518-565-4300 as the main line, so try the sheriff's number.
What visiting rules does ICE list?
ICE's page still shows these rules, but they matter only if the sheriff's office confirms someone is here. Friends and family get two visits per week, one hour each, no more than one a day. Sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Arrive 45 minutes early, pass the metal detector and bring valid photo ID. Visits are non-contact. Lawyers and paralegals may come 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and holiday visits need 24 hours' notice.
How do mail and money work at this jail?
Pay nothing and mail nothing until the sheriff's office confirms the person is here. ICE lists mail as (Inmate Name), Clinton County Jail, 25 McCarthy Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, with the last four digits of the A-number and your name and address. Packages are limited to items such as plain white underwear, T-shirts and socks, soft-cover books, magazines and non-Polaroid photos. Do not mail cash. ICE lists deposits through the lobby kiosk, govpaynow.com with facility code 5500, or 1-888-277-2535. You need the housing number (CHN#), full birth date and exact last name.
Which court handles the case if the person was moved?
EOIR's court list, updated October 1, 2026, does not name this jail, and a transfer can change where a case sits. Use our guide to finding a hearing or 1-800-898-7180 with the A-number. To learn where someone went, ask ICE, and open the facility directory once the locator shows a new location. Written case questions go to Buffalo.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov, which does not take stay or appeal filings.