Queens County, New York Inmate Search

The Queens County Inmate search is a public service that allows interested persons to find information about individuals currently in custody at the correctional facility. In Queens County, New York, inmate searches are managed by the New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC). The NYC DOC also oversees the jail facilities in the two largest boroughs of the county, namely Queens and Brooklyn. This makes the NYC DOC the sole correctional facility running an inmate search in the county, as there are also no federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities in the county.

The main NYC DOC headquarters is in Queens at:

How to Find an Inmate in Queens County Jail

To find someone currently in custody in Queens County, interested individuals can use the NYC DOC online Person in Custody Lookup Service. They can:

• Visit the official NYC Department of Correction inmate lookup website
• Use the search tool to find the current location of a person
• Provide information such as New York State Identification number (NYSID), book and case number, person's first name, and last name to search for individuals

The system will provide information about the inmate's location, status, and other information.

Alternatively, persons searching for inmates in Queens County can use the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) inmate lookup or call 1-888-VINE-4NY (1-888-846-3469) from a touch-tone phone.

The New York City Sheriff's Office includes all five boroughs, including Queens. Interested persons can visit the Queens County office at:

Queens County does not have a county jail, as the New York City DOC houses Queens inmates in various facilities on Rikers Island Complex located at:

How to Use the Queens County Jail Roster

To search for an inmate in Queens County using the who's in jail search, by:

• Access the link through a web browser on a mobile device or computer
• Type in the credentials of the inmate they have such as New York State Identification number (NYSID), book and case number, person's first name, and last name
• Click on the Search button to submit a query and view results.

Users should note that the system will still provide results even when users fill in the form with limited information on inmates, so not all fields on the form need to be filled.

What Information is Included in the Queens County Inmate Roster

When searching for an inmate in Queens County using the NYC DOC system, searches can find the current location of the person in custody, along with the case information. Typically included information includes:

Personal Identification:

• Full legal name, assigned unique booking number

Custody Details:

• Arrest date, general charge description
• Housing or unit location within the Rikers Island complex or other DOC facility
• Custody status, such as awaiting trial or sentenced

Legal Information:

• Court date for scheduled court appearances
• Release status, such as bail, bond, or other release conditions

New York State's Public Officers Law, Article 6 (Sections 84-90), also known as the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), provides the public with the right to access these inmate records. However, there are restrictions to some records, such as:

• Juvenile records under Public Health Law 18
• Sensitive cases under the Criminal Procedure Law
• Medical Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Health Service Policy

Contact Details for Queens County Jail or Sheriff's Office

The New York City Sheriff's Office in Queens County is at:

Queens County does not operate a county jail, but inmates are kept at DOC facilities at Rikers Island:

For information on visitations, interested individuals can visit and call the Primary Visitation department at:

Interested persons can visit the New York City Sheriff's Office's website (https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/sheriff-courts/sheriff.page) for more information.

Summary of information:

Jail Facility Overview in Queens County

Queens County does not directly operate a county jail, so people arrested in the county are housed in the New York City DOC-run Rikers Island Jail Complex. This facility, which is the largest in New York City and one of the largest in the U.S., has a population of approximately 6,000 and houses both males and females. It also houses young adults (16-21), although most juveniles are now being held in facilities for youth outside Rikers. It is primarily a medium-security facility with high-security areas for high-risk or violent persons.

A second facility in Queens is the Queens Detention Facility (QDF), a federal facility run by a private contractor under contract with the U.S. Marshals Service, which houses federal detainees awaiting trial. This facility has a capacity of 200 to 250and is primarily for adult males.

Summary of Jail Facilities:

How to Send Money to an Inmate in (jail facility name)?

Inmates at Rikers Island can deposit funds into their accounts online using multiple options provided by the NYC Department of Corrections. These include:

• Online deposits utilizing the inmate's Book and Case Number through the web portal of the official vendor of the DOC, and using credit or debit cards
• In-person jail kiosks located at the Rikers Island Visit Control Building, using cash, debit, and credit cards
• Using the Custody Lookup System to Send Money
• Money orders sent by mail, payable to the inmate through the inmate's name and Book & Case number, to:

Deposits are restricted to a maximum of $300 for kiosks and online, while money orders should not exceed $1,000. Cash or personal checks will be rejected.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Rikers Island Jail Complex is the only detention facility in the county that provides an inmate roster. The Queens Detention Facility has a separate roster and does not provide the roster to the public for search.

Table Summary on Inmate Search:

Queens County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Family and friends can visit someone at Rikers Island as long as they keep to the requirements for visitation. These include:

• Only family members, friends, clergy, and legal representation are allowed to visit
• Children under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to visit
• Visitors require a valid government-issued photo ID
• All visitors must be placed on the inmates' approved list before they can visit
• Visitors require modest dressing that should not be see-through or low-cut tops, short skirts. Have offensive words, or are in gang colors, or have gang insignia
• Visitors are to follow staff instructions throughout the visit
• Visits last about one hour, and multiple visits per week are allowable depending on the inmate's status and visitation schedules
• Visitation days are Wednesday and Thursday - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday - 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Visitors are advised to arrive early, as late arrivals can lead to non-admittance.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Family members and friends of inmates can send mail to them, as mail is delivered directly to the housing facility where an inmate is located. Senders are to write their full return address on the envelope and use the following mail format:

Only letters, greeting cards, 4" by 6", and family photos are allowed. Softcover books, newspapers, and magazines can also be shipped directly from vendors or publishers. Interested senders can find the inmate's Book & Case Number through the NYC DOC Inmate Lookup before sending. Cash, checks, Polaroid photos, clothing, food, electronics, explicit content, and anything with gang symbols are not allowed in the mail.