New York Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- New York City Department of Corrections
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Video Visitation
- Link
- Send Mail/Packages
- Link
- Send Money
- Link
- Location
- 75-20 Astoria Blvd. East Elmhurst, NY 11370
- Phone Number
- 718-546-1500
- [email protected]
Types of Correctional Facilities in New York
For those who are serving a sentence in New York state prisons, they are overseen by the New York City Department of Corrections. Through a centralized inmate database, you can easily find an inmate in any state prison.
Those who are serving time in county jails, police jails, or city jails are not maintained by the NYC DOC systems. You will have to visit those respective sites.
Below, you will find information on the NYC DOC, how to do an inmate search, and stay in contact with an inmate.
New York City DOC Mission
The New York City Department of Corrections is a part of the criminal justice system. They are dedicated to enhancing public safety by maintaining a safe and secure environment for the community and staff while providing offenders with the tools and opportunities they need to be successful and rehabilitated.
How to Search for an Inmate
With their centralized database, the NYC DOC makes it easy to search for an inmate in any state prison. From the homepage, you will click on the tab across the top that says inmate info.
For current information, location, and basic case information, you will then click on look up inmate. You will either need to know their first and last name or their NYSID number.
If you only know the last name, the DOC database will bring up a list of inmates with that last name that you can choose from.
Remember to write down all the information including their birth year, NYSID number, case number, and the facility they are at so you can refer to it at a later time.
How to Stay in contact with an Inmate
Once you have done an inmate search and know the location of an offender, you can easily stay in contact with them.
Visit an Inmate: To visit an inmate, you will need a valid ID and follow strict guidelines and rules to visit. Each facility has different rules, so look up the facility your loved one is at to find out more about visiting.
Write an inmate: Writing to an inmate is still the easiest way to stay in contact. To write to an inmate, you will need to know their full name, book and case number, and full address of the facility where the inmate is located.
How to Send Money to an Inmate
From the inmate search, you will be able to send an inmate money. You will need the inmates first and last name and case number to send money. Here are the instructions:
- Go to the homepage.
- On the right, find the Inmate Lookup box.
- Click Look Up Inmate.
- Enter the inmate's NYSID or Book and Case Number. Or, enter the inmate's first and last name and date of birth (or age).
- Click on the inmate you want to send money to.
- On the page for the inmate, click the Send Money button.
- This brings up an instruction page.
- Click on the logo for the money transfer agent you want to use. This takes you to the money transfer agent's website.
- Follow the directions at the money transfer agent's website to complete your money transfer
Most any information you need to send money or stay in contact with an inmate will be found when you do an inmate search. Keep in mind all rules and regulations are there to keep you, the inmates, and the workers safe.
Correctional Facilities in New York
There are 215 jails and prisons in state New YorkSt. Lawrence County Correctional Facility
17 Commerce Lane, Canton, NY, 13617
315-379-2367
New York County Sheriff’s Jail
66 John Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY, 10038
212-487-9734
Schoharie County Jail
PO Box 689 157 Depot Lane, Schoharie, NY, 12157
518-295-2264
Orleans County Jail
26 South Platt Street, Albion, NY, 14411-9386
585-589-4310
Tioga County Jail
103 Corporate Drive, Owego, NY, 13827
607-687-1010, 607-687-8463
Chenango County Jail
279 Country Road 46, Norwich, NY, 13815
607-334-2000
Herkimer County Correctional Facility
320 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1949
315-867-1252
Rockland County Correctional Facility
55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY, 10956
845-638-5464
Wyoming County Jail
151 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY, 14569
585-786-8808
Tompkins County Jail
779 Warren Road, Ithica, NY, 14850
607-257-5316
Chemung County Jail
211 William Street, Elmira, NY, 14901
607-737-2934
Cattaraugus County Jail
301 Court Street, Little Valley, NY, 14755
716-938-9194
Saratoga County Correctional Facility
6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
518-885-2480
Niagara County Jail
5526 Niagara Street Extension, Lockport, NY, 14094
716-438-3345, 716-438-3436
Rensselaer County Jail
4000 Main Street, Troy, NY, 12180
518-270-5448
Cayuga County Jail
7445 County House Road, Auburn, NY, 13021
315-253-2911
Kings County Jail
208 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
718-802-3543
Schenectady County Jail
320 Veeder Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12307
518-388-4300
Steuben County Jail
7007 Rumsey Street Extension, Bath, NY, 14810
607-622-3906
Onondaga County Jail
6660 East Seneca Turnpike Box 143, Jamesville, NY, 13078
315-435-5581