Kings County Jail
New York
Rikers Island (New York City Department of Correction)
Kings County (Brooklyn) has no county jail of its own; people held on Brooklyn cases are in New York City Department of Correction custody, mainly at the Rikers Island facilities.
- 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
People held on Brooklyn cases are in New York City Department of Correction custody, mostly on Rikers Island in East Elmhurst. Use the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup on the official city website, searching by name or Book and Case number, or call NYC DOC. For people sentenced to state prison, use the New York State DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup.
Visitation
Check the NYC Department of Correction website or call NYC DOC to confirm current visiting schedules, scheduling rules and ID requirements for the specific facility. Rikers Island visitors check in at the visitor center on Hazen Street. Visitors are searched and must follow dress and conduct rules.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by a judge at arraignment in Brooklyn criminal court. NYC DOC accepts bail payments through options listed on its official website, and a licensed bail bond agent can also post a bond. Confirm the bail amount and the person's Book and Case number with NYC DOC before paying.
Mail and money
Mail must include the person's full name, Book and Case number and the facility address listed by NYC DOC. All mail is inspected. Check the NYC DOC website for current ways to deposit money and any limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone from Brooklyn is in jail?
Use the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup online or call NYC DOC at (718) 546-0700.
Where are Brooklyn detainees held?
Most are held by the NYC Department of Correction on Rikers Island, with the visitor center at 09-09 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
How do I post bail in Kings County?
Pay through the methods listed by NYC DOC or use a licensed bail bond agent, and have the person's Book and Case number ready.
Can I send money to someone on Rikers Island?
Yes. Check the NYC DOC website for current deposit methods and limits.