Richmond County Jail
New York
NYC Department of Correction – Rikers Island
Richmond County (Staten Island) has no county jail run by a sheriff; people held in custody are housed by the New York City Department of Correction, mainly at Rikers Island.
- 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 find out whether a person from a Staten Island case is 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. For people sentenced to state prison, use the NYS DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup.
Visitation
Visits to people held by NYC DOC at Rikers Island in East Elmhurst follow DOC scheduling, identification and dress-code rules. Check the NYC DOC website or call DOC to confirm current procedures and the person's housing location before visiting.
Bail and bond
Bail for Richmond County cases is set by a judge at arraignment, and many charges do not carry bail under New York law. Once bail is set, it can usually be paid at the court or through NYC DOC. Confirm current payment methods on the NYC DOC website.
Mail and money
Mail must include the person's full name and book-and-case number and must follow NYC DOC mail rules. Money can be added to a commissary account by the methods DOC approves. Confirm the current mailing address and deposit options with NYC DOC before sending.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone from Staten Island 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 Richmond County held?
Richmond County has no county jail, so people in custody are held by NYC DOC, mainly at Rikers Island, 18-18 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
How do I post bail in Richmond County?
After a judge sets bail, 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 DOC before sending.