Robert N. Davoren Center Overview
Robert N. Davoren Center, often shortened to RNDC, is one of the active jail commands in the NYC DOC Rikers Island network. For Bronx County readers, the key point is jurisdictional: adult jail custody after a Bronx court order is handled by NYC DOC, not by a Bronx sheriff-run jail. New York Correction Law treats New York City jail operations differently from county jails outside the city, so a Bronx County inmate search runs through DOC's citywide lookup and not through a county roster. The DOC facility overview says RNDC opened in 1972 and was dedicated in May 2006 for a former Chief of Department. The command is described as primarily housing detained and sentenced males and young adults.
That young adult context matters, but it should not be read as a promise about a person's age, housing unit, or program placement. DOC can move people among Rikers commands as classification, court status, health, safety, or population needs change. The public lookup can show current location and basic case information, while more sensitive classification details are not a public roster feature. Bronx County families should treat RNDC as a city jail command serving the five-borough DOC system. Court charges and next dates still need a court search, and state-prison transfers move to the New York State DOCCS locator rather than staying in the DOC lookup.
Robert N. Davoren Center Inmate Population
DOC did not publish a current RNDC rated capacity in the official facility overview reviewed for Bronx County research. Older public references list historical capacity figures, but those older numbers should not be treated as a current operational cap. The more reliable public data is systemwide. The DCJS and State Commission of Correction report prepared on June 1, 2026 listed an average daily census of 6,569 across all NYC facilities for May 2026, with 6,564 people in-house. The same report classified the citywide jail population into sentenced, federal, technical parole violator, state-ready, civil, and other unsentenced categories.
Bronx County's piece of that citywide population is better measured by borough of case than by a single facility. DOC's FY25 Q3 demographics report listed a Bronx borough-of-case average daily population of 1,011, or 14.9 percent of the reported ADP, and 781 new admissions tied to Bronx cases. RNDC can house Bronx County defendants, but it also operates within a broader assignment system. A person arrested in the Bronx may be held at RNDC, another Rikers command, Bellevue OTxHU, or a different DOC location depending on current placement. A person sentenced to state prison leaves the city jail population when transferred to DOCCS custody.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Context |
|---|---|---|
| RNDC current rated capacity | Not published in located DOC overview | Use no unsourced facility cap |
| All NYC facilities ADP | 6,569 | DCJS/SCOC May 2026 report |
| All NYC in-house population | 6,564 | DCJS/SCOC May 2026 report |
| Bronx borough-of-case ADP | 1,011 | DOC FY25 Q3 demographics |
Robert N. Davoren Center Inmate Lookup
There is no separate Robert N. Davoren Center roster. Use the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup or the DOC lookup landing page. DOC states that the lookup covers people in DOC custody and is not for people in police, state, or federal custody. For Bronx County cases, that usually means the person has passed from arrest processing into DOC custody after arraignment, remand, or a bail decision that leaves the person detained. Someone still in an NYPD precinct holding cell may not appear. A sentenced state-prison transfer should be checked through DOCCS incarcerated lookup.
The cleanest search path is NYSID or Book & Case Number. If those are not known, search by first and last name. DOC money instructions note that same-name results may lead to a list where the user must select the right person. The profile may show current location and basic case information, and the money workflow depends on the Book & Case Number. Do not infer medical, security, age, or program details from the command name alone. Young adult custody is an RNDC context, not a substitute for the current public custody record.
- Open the DOC lookup and choose the NYSID or Book & Case Number path when that identifier is known.
- Use first and last name when no identifier is available, then compare same-name results carefully.
- Confirm whether the current location lists Robert N. Davoren Center or another DOC command.
- Use WebCriminal or the criminal court system for formal charges and next court dates.
- If the person is not found, check VINE, DOCCS, BOP, ICE ODLS, or NYC OpenRecords depending on the likely custody path.
| Lookup Field | Use | RNDC Note |
|---|---|---|
| NYSID or Book & Case Number | Alternative identifier search | Best path when known |
| First Name | Name search | Use with last name |
| Last Name | Name search | Needed for name path in practice |
| Current location | Facility confirmation | Verify RNDC before travel |
Robert N. Davoren Center Address
RNDC is addressed on Rikers Island, but public visiting is coordinated through DOC's central visit process. Family members should not rely on the street address alone as a visit plan. The Benjamin Ward Visit Center is the practical visitor gateway for Rikers Island commands, and DOC instructs visitors to use its current schedule and registration rules before traveling. Public transportation is commonly more useful than driving because official research notes limited parking and the Q100/Q101 transit route to the Rikers Island Visit Center.
Robert N. Davoren Center
11-11 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-1500
NYC DOC citywide information and custody lookup support
Benjamin Ward Visit Center
18-31 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-546-1500
Rikers Island visitor coordination point
Robert N. Davoren Center Visits
General DOC visit rules apply to RNDC unless DOC issues a facility-specific restriction. The DOC visit schedule lists in-person visits for Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Friday used for televisits. Monday and Tuesday have no regular visit schedule. DOC states that visits are one hour and that eligibility is tied to the first letter of the person's last name, so the monthly schedule should be checked before arranging travel. Visitors need current government identification and must follow DOC dress, conduct, and contraband rules. Attorney visits use a separate legal visit process and are available daily, generally from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the last visit starting at 7 p.m.
Televisits require an internet-connected device with a camera and an active email address. The visitor chooses three potential dates through the web form, and the visit is not confirmed until DOC sends a confirmation email with the date, time, and access link. Requests are for the upcoming week only, and forms are not processed on Mondays or Tuesdays. DOC can end televisits for recording, screenshots, unapproved participants, dress-code violations, sexual misconduct, appearing under the influence, or other rule violations.
| Day | Registration / Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No regular visits | None |
| Tuesday | No regular visits | None |
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | In-person |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | In-person |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Televisit |
| Saturday | 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | In-person |
| Sunday | 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | In-person |
Robert N. Davoren Center Mail and Money
Mail and packages for people at RNDC follow DOC systemwide rules. DOC provides basic clothing, bedding, footwear, hygiene items, and other essentials, so items already provided by DOC are often not allowed through packages except where the package rules permit them. Packages may be mailed or delivered during in-person visiting hours at the Bail and Package Reception area near Central Visits. DOC lists a package limit of 15 pounds and less than 24 inches wide, 12 inches high, and 24 inches deep. All items are subject to search, and food, toiletries, cash, and contraband are not accepted in regular mail packages.
Funds can be sent through direct DOC cashier deposits, JPay, Western Union, walk-in agents, internet, phone, and kiosks. The person sending money needs the first and last name and Book & Case Number. Direct deposits at DOC cashier windows have no DOC fee. Transfer agents charge their own fees, and DOC says it does not receive those fees. Cash is contraband for people in custody, so visitors should never hand cash to a person at RNDC.
| Service | Provider / Detail | Fee Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mail and packages | DOC package rules | Package limits and search rules apply |
| Cashier deposit | DOC cashier offices / Rikers Central Cashier | No DOC fee for direct deposits |
| Phone deposit | JPay 800-574-JPAY or Western Union 800-325-6000 | Transfer agent fee applies |
| Internet or walk-in | DOC send-money options | Provider fee varies |
Robert N. Davoren Center Intake
A Bronx arrest does not place someone directly into RNDC by default. The usual path is arrest, police processing, court arraignment, and then a court order that leads to DOC custody if the person is remanded or cannot meet release conditions. Once DOC custody begins, classification and housing decisions determine whether the person is assigned to RNDC or another command. The DOC lookup is the public tool for current location, while NYPD records, court records, and FOIL requests handle other parts of the arrest and case file.
RNDC's young adult and male custody context should be handled with care. The facility history supports that description, but individual placement can change. A person may move for court production, safety separation, medical care, program access, discipline, or systemwide crowding needs. Use the custody record for current location. Use VINE for release alerts. Use NYC OpenRecords when a public record is needed but not visible in the lookup.
Robert N. Davoren Center Terms
Several DOC terms help make RNDC records easier to read. A pretrial detainee is held while a case is still pending. A sentenced local inmate is serving a city jail sentence of one year or less. A state-ready person has been sentenced to state prison but is waiting for transfer to DOCCS. A technical parole violator is held on a parole violation warrant. A detainer is a hold request or notice from another agency. These categories affect where to search, but they do not replace the current facility field in the DOC lookup.
- Book & Case Number
- NYC DOC custody and case identifier used for lookup and deposits.
- NYSID
- New York State identification number used across criminal justice records.
- Remand
- A court order holding the person in custody without bail.
- VINE
- Victim Information and Notification Everyday, used for NYC DOC custody and release alerts.
Note: Confirm the current DOC location before traveling, sending money, or relying on RNDC as the person's active command.