Queens County Jail
New York
NYC Department of Correction – Rikers Island
Queens has no county jail run by a sheriff; people held in custody are housed by the New York City Department of Correction, mainly at the Rikers Island jail complex.
- Address
- 18-18 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
- Phone
- (718) 546-1500
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://www.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.page
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How to find an inmate
Search the NYC Department of Correction Inmate Lookup Service with the person's name, NYSID number or book-and-case number to see whether they are held at Rikers Island or another NYC DOC facility. You can also call NYC DOC with the person's full name and date of birth. If the person has been sentenced to state prison, use the NYS DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup instead.
Visitation
Visits to people held by NYC DOC at Rikers Island in East Elmhurst must follow DOC scheduling, identification and dress-code rules. Check the NYC DOC website or call the facility before you go to confirm current visiting procedures and the person's housing location.
Bail and bond
Bail for Queens cases is set by a judge at arraignment, and under New York law many charges do not carry bail at all. Once bail is set, it can usually be paid at the court or through NYC DOC. Check the NYC DOC website or call DOC for current accepted payment methods and the steps to follow.
Mail and money
Mail must include the person's full name and book-and-case number and must follow NYC DOC mail rules, which restrict many items. Money can be added to a commissary account by the methods NYC DOC approves. Confirm the current mailing address, deposit options and rules on the NYC DOC website before sending.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone from Queens is in jail?
Use the NYC DOC Inmate Lookup Service online, or call NYC DOC at (718) 546-1500 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Where are people arrested in Queens held?
Queens has no county jail, so people in custody are held by the NYC Department of Correction, mainly at Rikers Island, 18-18 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
How do I post bail in Queens County?
After a judge sets bail at arraignment, it can generally be paid at the court or through NYC DOC. Check the NYC DOC website for current payment methods.
Can I send money to an inmate at Rikers Island?
Yes. Deposits can be made to the person's commissary account by the methods NYC DOC approves. Confirm the current options with NYC DOC before sending.