Bronx County, New York Inmate Search

BronxCounty inmate search refers to using various tools to gather information about an individual serving time in a Bronx County jail. Like other New York boroughs, Bronx County inmate records are accessible online through the New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) Person in Custody Lookup Portal. This access portal permits users to search for information about inmates in detention centers and jail facilities within Bronx County and other New York City boroughs. Information accessible through the DOC Inmate Lookup includes;

• Inmates current locations
• Case information, including court date, location, and the charges against the inmates
• Booking details
• Bail or bond amount
• New York State Identification Number (NYSID)
• Jail mailing address.

The New York City DOC Lookup does not provide information about inmates who have been released, transferred to state penitentiaries, or in the custody of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for 72 hours or less.

Note that the NYPD is the sole local law enforcement agency in New York City (including Bronx County). Interested individuals can contact the NYPD's Bronx Borough Command at:

How to Find an Inmate in Bronx County Jail

Bronx County, as a borough of New York City, does not operate independent detention centers. Detention facilities serving the Bronx are managed by the New York City Department of Correction and include the following locations:

• Rikers Island (the primary detention facility for New York City)
• Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC)
• Horizon Juvenile Center (under the supervision of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS)).

For information about Bronx County inmates, log in to the NYC Department of Corrections Lookup Portal. Users can access Bronx County's inmate records by NYSID (New York State Identification Number) or book & case number, or first name and last name.

To reach out to the NYC Department of Correction, call, mail, or visit the office at:

How to Use the Bronx County Jail Roster

Bronx County does not have an inmate roster; access to inmate records is through the NYC DOC Lookup Portal. For an individual using the online search tools for the first time, to look for Bronx County inmate records:

• Log in to the DOC Lookup Portal
• Enter the NYSID or book & case number, or the first and second names, into the specific field
• Click "Search" to submit the query.

The DOC Lookup Portal permits name-based and book & case number searches.

What Information is Included in the Bronx County Inmate Roster

The New York City Department of Corrections provides information about individuals serving jail terms in the various jails within New York City. Through its Lookup Portal, the department offers access to key details, such as:

• The individual's booking name
• Year of birth
• New York State Identification Number
• Book & case number
• Current facility
• Discharge date
• Next court date.

While the New York Freedom of Information Law establishes that all government documents are to be publicly accessible, unauthorized entities cannot access Bronx County's inmate records that:

• Are sealed by law or the courts
• Compromise the safety of any person
• Infringes on personal privacy
• Compromise law enforcement investigations
• Relates to medical records, family law proceedings, inter-agency internal memos or communications that are non-statistical or factual data, or final agency policy determinations.

Jail Facility Overview in Bronx County

The NYC Department of Corrections supervises New York City jails and serves multiple constituencies, including Bronx County. Although these facilities are not located within the Bronx area, they are official detention facilities for individuals convicted of crimes within Bronx County. Hence, the table gives a general summary of the various Bronx County jail facilities.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Bronx County Jail?

There are various options to fund the Person in Custody accounts of Bronx County inmates serving jail sentences in various New York City prison facilities. The New York Department of Corrections-approved methods include:

• Online through the DOC website
• Mail (Money Order)
• In-Person Deposit through kiosks or reception desks

Online

• Visit the New York Department of Corrections website
• Scroll down, and click the "Send Money to a Person in Custody" option
• On the new page, scroll down and click any of the third-party money transfer agent links
• Follow the prompts to complete the funds deposit

Mail Money Orders or Cashier's Checks

Send a money order or cashier's check through the mail in this format:

Note that personal checks and cash are permissible

In-person payments through kiosks or reception desks at prison facilities

Friends and families can make payments into Person in Custody accounts through kiosks or cashier's desks at the various New York City detention centers during specified deposit hours. For information on how and when to make such payments, call (718) 546-6920.

Payments through third-party platforms attract charges. Additionally, the following restrictions apply to funding of Bronx County Person in Custody accounts:

• Only money orders and cashier's checks are permitted (no cash or personal checks)
• Walk-in kiosks do not charge fees. However, online payments attract processing fees.
• Inmates must have no outstanding payments, such as court-ordered fees or restitution. Otherwise, deductions for such debts may be made before the funds are made available for the commissary.
• Only inmates should have details of their accounts
• No commissary account balance limits
• Mail-in deposits may take days to process.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Bronx County jail facilities do not have online rosters. In New York City counties (including Bronx County), the New York City Department of Corrections supervises jail facilities and manages inmate records. The NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup Portal provides online access to Bronx County inmate records. Alternatively, record seekers can call the NYC Department of Correction Inmate Information Line at 718-546-1500, or visit the NYC Department of Correction - Headquarters (Legal Division) or the Rikers Island Visit Center at the following addresses:

Bronx County Visitation Rules and Schedules

There are basic rules for intending visitors seeking to see Bronx County inmates serving prison terms in New York City Department of Corrections facilities. These measures are in place for the safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors. Friends and family who seek to visit inmates at the NYC DOC facilities must comply with the following rules:

Who Can Visit

• Adult visitors must be 16 years or over, with valid identification, and on the inmate's approved lists
• Visiting groups are limited to two adults and one child (who can sit on a lap), or one adult and two children
• Visitors may include family, friends, and DOC-approved third parties

Required ID & Approval

• Visitors who are 16 years or older are required to present valid government-issued photo identification documents. For instance, a driver's license, passport, municipal ID, or military identification documents
• Youth aged 16 or 17 can accompany a child only if they are the parent of the child and the incarcerated person is the other parent. Furthermore, they must present copies of the children's birth certificates
• Intending visitors should check the DOC's visit schedule to confirm eligibility for a specific day. The NYC DOC assigns visitation Schedules based on the first letter of the inmate's last name. Alternatively, call (718) 546-1500

Dress Code & Behavior Expectations

• Revealing, tight, and inappropriate dressing is not permitted
• Enforcement of security procedures, such as device searches, canine screening, fingerprinting, and passing through metal detectors
• Purses, wallets, keys, food, drink (except for infants), strollers, toys, reading materials, and cash are not permitted
• Physical contact must extend beyond brief hugs and kisses at the beginning or end of a visit
• Visitors must remain seated with both hands visible, and there must be no exchange of items
• Visitors can bring a blanket, one bottle, and a bib for infants. Changing on the visit floor is not permissible

Visit Duration

• Onehour (with slight overrun to accommodate late registration)
• Out-of-state visitors may have an extended time if they show proof

Visiting Days & Hours

Mailing and Commissary Information

The following rules apply to mailing Bronx County inmates:

• Mails can be handwritten or typed
• Greeting cards must be plain with no electronic parts
• Legal, educational, or religious reading materials should be directly from the publishers or approved vendors
• Mails must not contain cash, checks, or money orders
• Packages must not be larger than a standard envelope (unless from approved publishers or vendors)
• Mails must contain contrabands, such as weapons, drugs, or electronics
• Mails must contain items such as:
• Clothing, jewelry, or toiletries
• Polaroid photos, nudity, or gang-related images
• Stickers, glue, glitter, or unknown substances on paper.

Mails to Bronx County inmates should be in the format:

Contact Details for Bronx County Jail or Sheriff's Office

Individuals seeking access to Bronx County inmate records that are not accessible online, or certified copies of the documents, should file FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests through the NYC OpenRecords FOIL Request Page. Alternatively, call the New York Department of Corrections at (718) 546-1500,or visit or mail them at:

Requesters can also call (718) 546-1500, mail, or visit New York City jailhouses at the following addresses:

Note that these facilities share the same contact number ((718) 546-1500).