Bronx County Jail
New York
New York City Department of Correction – Rikers Island
Bronx County has no county jail run by a sheriff; people arrested in the Bronx are held by the New York City Department of Correction, mainly at the Rikers Island jail complex.
- Address
- 09-09 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
- Phone
- (718) 546-0700
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://www.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.page
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How to find an inmate
Use the NYC Department of Correction Person in Custody Lookup online, or call the DOC information line at (718) 546-0700 with the person's full name and date of birth or NYSID/book and case number. If the person has been sentenced to state prison, use the New York State DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup.
Visitation
Visits to people held by the NYC Department of Correction, including at Rikers Island in East Elmhurst, follow DOC rules and require valid ID. Check the official NYC DOC website or call the facility to confirm current visit schedules, scheduling requirements, and rules.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by the court. In New York City it can be paid at court, at DOC facilities, or through the city's online bail payment system, depending on the forms the judge allows. Confirm current options through the NYC DOC website or the court handling the case.
Mail and money
Mail must include the person's full name, book and case number, and the address of the specific facility where they are housed. All mail is inspected. Check the NYC DOC website for approved ways to deposit money and current rules.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone from the Bronx is in jail?
Use the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup online or call (718) 546-0700.
Where are people arrested in the Bronx held?
Bronx County has no county jail run by a sheriff. People are held by the NYC Department of Correction, mainly at Rikers Island, 09-09 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
How do I post bail in the Bronx?
Bail can be paid at court, at a DOC facility, or online, depending on what the judge allows. Check the NYC DOC website for current options.
Can I send money to someone held at Rikers Island?
Yes, through NYC DOC-approved methods. Check the official NYC DOC website for current deposit options.