New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC)

City Jail Administration

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
Bulova Bldg - 75-20 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
County
New York
Phone
718-546-1500

New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) is for City Jail Administration offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Administration - no inmates facility.

The phone carrier is Inmate Telephone Calls - NYC Corrections, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC)

You can support your loved ones at New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 718-546-1500.

New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) - Visitation

The New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) provides for the care, custody, and control of persons accused of crimes or convicted and sentenced to one year or less of jail time.

The Department manages 15 inmate facilities, 10 of which are located on Rikers Island. In addition, the Department operates two hospital Prison Wards (Bellevue and Elmhurst hospitals) and court holding facilities in Criminal, Supreme, and Family Court in each borough.

The Department handles over 100,000 admissions each year and manages an average daily inmate population of approximately 14,000 individuals.

New York City - Department of Corrections Facilities:
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Eric M. Taylor Center (EMFC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center (GRVC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - James A. Thomas Center (JATC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - North Infirmary Command (NIC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Robert N. Davoren Complex (RNDC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC)
NYC DOC - Rikers Island - West Facility (WF)
NYC DOC - Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
NYC DOC - Brooklyn Detention Complex (BKDC)
NYC DOC - Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward (EHPW)
NYC DOC - Manhattan Detention Complex (MDC)
NYC DOC - Queens Detention Complex (QDC)
NYC DOC - Vernon C. Bain Center (VCBC)

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in New York. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC).

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC) are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 718-546-1500, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in East Elmhurst. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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