Bronx County DOC Lookup
The official Bronx County inmate records path is the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup. The related DOC lookup landing page says the tool finds the current location of a person in Department of Correction custody and provides basic case information. For Bronx County, that means people committed by a court to NYC DOC after arraignment, remand, or a bail decision. It does not cover someone still in an NYPD precinct, a person transferred to New York State prison, a federal defendant held by the Bureau of Prisons, or a person in ICE custody.
Bronx County does not have the kind of sheriff-run online jail roster used in many counties outside New York City. New York Correction Law treats local jail duties in New York City as commissioner of correction duties, so the city DOC lookup is the practical roster for Bronx Criminal Court and Bronx Supreme Court criminal commitments. No official Bronx County sheriff or NYC DOC mobile app with an inmate roster was located; use the NYC DOC web lookup, VINE hotline, WebCriminal, DOCCS, BOP, and ICE locators instead.
The DOC portal should be treated as a current-custody lookup, not as a full archive. The research source did not locate an official refresh interval or a rule saying released people remain listed for a fixed number of hours. If a recent arrest is missing, the person may still be in police processing, may have been released before DOC commitment, or may not yet have a completed DOC custody record.
Bronx County DOC Screen
The official NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup portal shows two main search paths: a single identifier field for NYSID or Book and Case Number, and a name path using first and last name.
The screenshot matters because it shows the limits of the lookup. There is no visible date-of-birth field on the inspected public form, and the identifier path is meant for an exact NYSID or Book and Case Number. When names are common, DOC money instructions say a listing may appear so the correct person can be selected before using the person page.
Find Bronx County Inmates
How do I find someone in the Bronx County jail? Start with the city DOC lookup when the person has already gone through arraignment and a court has ordered jail custody. Use a unique identifier if possible. The Book and Case Number is especially useful because DOC also requires it for deposits into a person-in-custody account.
- Open the DOC Person in Custody Lookup directly, or reach it from the official DOC inmate information page.
- Enter the NYSID or Book and Case Number by itself when that identifier is known. This avoids same-name results.
- If only a name is known, enter the first name and last name. The public form reviewed did not show a DOB field, so do not rely on DOB as a visible filter.
- Click Search and review any matching names. DOC instructions indicate that same-name results may require selecting a person from a list.
- Open the person page for current location, basic case information, and any available money-transfer control.
- If there is no match, check VINE, WebCriminal, OpenRecords, DOCCS, BOP, or ICE based on the custody path.
Note: A person missing from DOC lookup is not proof of release; custody may still be with police, state, federal, or immigration authorities.
Bronx County Search Fields
The DOC roster search is narrow by design. It does not ask for borough of arrest, court part, arrest date, facility, or charge category. That can be frustrating for Bronx County searches, but it also explains why NYSID and Book and Case Number are the best inputs when available from court paperwork, a bail receipt, a prior record, or a family contact.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSID or Book & Case Number | Text | Alternative path | Use alone when known. Input converts to uppercase. Book and Case Number is also needed for DOC money deposits. |
| First Name | Text | Optional with name path | Used with last name. No wildcard rule was published on the inspected form. |
| Last Name | Text | Required in practice for name path | Same-name results may appear. Verify identity before sending money or planning a visit. |
| RESH notice | Notice text | N/A | DOC states that RESH houses both restrictive housing and general population, and RESH-GP is not restrictive status. |
| Search | Button | N/A | Submits the person-in-custody search. |
Bronx County Inmate Results
What does a roster record show? The official DOC text confirms current location and basic case information. The public pages reviewed did not support opening and republishing a live person profile, so the field inventory is limited to official instructions and page text. Formal charges, next court appearances, and case status should be confirmed through WebCriminal or the court system, because jail custody data and criminal court data serve different purposes.
| Field or Control | What It Shows or Does |
|---|---|
| Name search result | May list several people with the same name so the correct person can be selected. |
| Current location | Identifies where DOC currently houses the person, such as a Rikers command or DOC hospital unit. |
| Basic case information | Shows limited case information tied to DOC custody. Court systems remain the source for formal charges and dates. |
| NYSID | New York State identification number used across criminal justice records and as a DOC lookup input. |
| Book & Case Number | NYC DOC custody and case identifier used for lookup and required for sending funds. |
| Send Money button | DOC money instructions say the person page links to money-transfer agent options. |
| Mugshot | The public DOC lookup text reviewed did not confirm booking-photo display. Do not assume a photo will appear. |
| Charges or bail | Basic case details may appear, but WebCriminal and court records are the better source for charge status and future dates. |
Bronx County Backup Searches
A Bronx County inmate records search often requires more than one system. A person can pass from police processing to arraignment, then to DOC custody, release, state prison, federal detention, or immigration custody. Each stage has a different public access channel, and one database usually cannot confirm another agency's status.
NYC DOC Custody
Person in Custody Lookup
DOC general: 718-546-1500
Use for current NYC jail custody after court commitment.
NYC VINE
Release notification information
888-846-3469
Use for 24-hour NYC DOC custody and release notifications.
NYC OpenRecords
Submit DOC or NYPD record requests with names, DOB, NYSID, Book and Case Number, arrest date, precinct, or docket number.
WebCriminal
Use for pending criminal cases, court calendars, case identifiers, defendant searches, and future appearances.
For police custody before DOC commitment, the DOC lookup will not help. NYPD arrest-record requests are handled through NYPD FOIL guidance and NYC OpenRecords. For older records, records not visible online, or records involving multiple agencies, include every known identifier and avoid asking for a broad name-only search when more precise facts are available.
Bronx County Custody Comparison
County jail, state prison, federal custody, and immigration custody are separate systems. Bronx County defendants who are still pretrial or serving a local sentence of one year or less are usually in NYC DOC custody. Sentenced felony defendants normally move to New York State DOCCS, often outside Bronx County. Federal defendants may be in BOP or U.S. Marshals custody, and immigration detainees are searched through ICE ODLS.
| Custody Type | Where to Look | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| NYC jail custody | NYC DOC lookup and VINE | Pretrial detainees, local sentences, state-ready people awaiting transfer, technical parole, and some hold categories. |
| State prison | DOCCS incarcerated lookup | People in New York State prison custody or prior DOCCS custody; search by DIN, NYSID, last name, or birth year. |
| Federal custody | BOP inmate locator | Federal inmates from 1982 to present, with number and name search paths. MDC Brooklyn is the nearest identified BOP detention facility, not in Bronx County. |
| Immigration custody | ICE Online Detainee Locator | People currently held by ICE or in CBP custody more than 48 hours, using A-number or name, country of birth, and birth date. |
| Criminal court case | WebCriminal | Pending case details, court calendars, and future appearance dates, not housing status. |
No active DOCCS prison, BOP facility, or dedicated ICE detention center was located physically in Bronx County in the official sources reviewed. That does not mean a Bronx County case cannot move into those systems. It means the correct search tool changes after transfer or federal or immigration involvement.
Bronx County Booking Pathway
The Bronx arrest-to-DOC path begins with NYPD or another law-enforcement agency. Police processing and central booking happen before DOC custody, so a person at that stage will not appear in the DOC person-in-custody lookup. After Criminal Court arraignment, the court decides whether the person is released on recognizance, released with non-monetary conditions, held on bail where allowed, or remanded. Remand means the court orders custody without bail.
DOC commitment begins after the court orders the person into city jail custody. Intake includes identity confirmation, property handling, medical and mental-health screening, classification, housing assignment, and creation or update of the DOC custody record. Classification is the jail's internal process for deciding housing, supervision, and medical or safety needs. The public record may become searchable after DOC custody is established, but no official update interval was found in the source material.
Bronx County inmate records can also change quickly after arraignment. A person may post bail, be released after a later hearing, be moved from one Rikers command to another, be assigned to an infirmary command, or become state-ready after sentencing. Confirm current location before travel, money deposits, or package delivery.
Bronx County Jail Facilities
Bronx County jail custody is served by NYC DOC's citywide jail network. Rikers Island is addressed through East Elmhurst, Queens, but it holds people committed by courts in all five boroughs, including Bronx County. Bellevue Hospital Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units is a hospital-based DOC custody setting for people with complex medical needs. Facility pages and contact cards should be used as location aids only, because the citywide DOC lookup, not a facility-specific roster, confirms where a person is held.
Rikers Island / NYC Department of Correction Facilities
Rikers Island Visit Center / Benjamin Ward Visit Center
18-31 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-1500 / NYC 311 / VINE 888-846-3469
Eric M. Taylor Center
10-10 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-5720 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Males in DOC custody; no separate facility roster.
George R. Vierno Center
09-09 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-2020 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Detained and sentenced male adults.
North Infirmary Command
15-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-1120 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Medical, infirmary, ADA, and some general population housing.
Otis Bantum Correctional Center
16-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-6420 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Male adults in dormitory and cell housing.
Robert N. Davoren Center
11-11 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-1500
Primarily detained and sentenced males and young adults.
Rose M. Singer Center
19-19 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-7420 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Women's custody plus RESH at the same address.
West Facility
16-06 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-4120 / general DOC 718-546-1500
Single-cell units and medical separation history.
Bellevue Hospital Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units
462 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016
DOC general 718-546-1500 / Bellevue main 212-562-4141
Hospital-based DOC therapeutic housing for complex medical needs.
Bronx County Visit Rules
DOC visiting rules apply across the Rikers commands that serve Bronx County defendants. All regular visits are one hour. Schedule eligibility is based on the first letter of the incarcerated person's last name, so visitors should check the current DOC visit schedule before going to the Benjamin Ward Visit Center. Friday televisits must be requested in advance through DOC's televisit process, and a visit is not confirmed until the visitor receives an email with the date, time, and access link.
| Day | Type | Registration or Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | No regular visits | None | DOC says no visits Mondays. |
| Tuesday | No regular visits | None | Hospital ward rules may differ. |
| Wednesday | In person | Registration 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Visits continue as needed for visitors who arrived in time. |
| Thursday | In person | Registration 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Same registration window as Wednesday. |
| Friday | Televisit | 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Advance web request and confirmation email required. |
| Saturday | In person | Registration 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Visits continue as needed for timely arrivals. |
| Sunday | In person | Registration 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Same as Saturday. |
Attorney and legal visits are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DOC facilities, with the last visit starting at 7 p.m. DOC notes that afternoon count around 3 p.m. can affect attorney visit timing. Complaints about attorney visit delays route to the Office of Constituent and Grievance Services through the DOC general number during normal business hours.
Bronx County Money Mail
After a Bronx County inmate record confirms DOC custody, money and mail must follow DOC rules. People in custody cannot keep cash; DOC treats cash as contraband, and visitors who give cash directly to a person in custody can be subject to arrest. Packages can be delivered at the Bail and Package Reception area next to Central Visits on Rikers Island during in-person visiting hours or sent by mail if the item is allowed under DOC's mail and package rules.
| Need | Official Channel | Key Limits or Details |
|---|---|---|
| Direct money deposit | DOC cashier offices / Rikers Central Cashier | No DOC fee for direct cashier deposits. Book and Case Number is needed. |
| Phone deposit | JPay 800-574-JPAY or Western Union 800-325-6000 | Transfer-agent fee applies. DOC does not receive the fee. |
| Online deposit | JPay or Western Union | Linked from the DOC person page through the Send Money workflow when available. |
| Walk-in or kiosk deposit | Participating transfer offices or DOC cashier-office kiosks | Payment methods and fees depend on the provider or kiosk type. |
| Mail money order | DOC mail process | Cash is not accepted by mail. Only money orders and cashier checks are accepted for fund accounts. |
| Packages | DOC package reception or mail | Packages must be under 15 pounds and less than 24 inches wide, 12 inches high, and 24 inches deep. |
DOC provides basic clothing, footwear, bedding, hygiene items, and essential admission items. Many items already provided by DOC cannot be mailed or received, except for limited exceptions. Toiletries and food are prohibited through packages and must be bought through commissary. A current public commissary price list or limit sheet was not located in the official pages reviewed.
Note: Confirm DOC custody and current location before sending money, mailing a package, or traveling for a visit.
Bronx County Records Terms
VINE and FOIL fill gaps left by the live DOC lookup. VINE is a 24-hour custody and release notification hotline for NYC DOC custody, but DOC says it does not monitor police lockups, federal detention, state prisons, or juvenile detention centers. FOIL is New York's Freedom of Information Law request process. For a Bronx arrest record or older custody material, a request through NYC OpenRecords should name the agency, the person, the DOB if known, NYSID, Book and Case Number, arrest date, precinct, and court docket if known.
- NYSID
- A New York State identification number used across criminal justice records.
- Book and Case Number
- An NYC DOC custody and case identifier used for lookup and deposits.
- State-ready
- A sentenced person waiting in local jail for transfer to DOCCS state prison custody.
- Detainer
- A request or hold from another agency, such as immigration or federal authorities.
- VINE
- Victim Information and Notification Everyday, used for custody and release notifications.
For state prison notifications, DOCCS points victims to VINE at 1-888-VINE-4-NY and Option 2 for state correctional facility notifications. For federal or immigration custody, the BOP locator and ICE ODLS are the better starting points. For court charges and future court dates after a Bronx arrest, use WebCriminal rather than the DOC housing lookup.