Kings County Jail Roster
The official current-custody path is the NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup. It provides current location and basic case information for a person in DOC custody. For Brooklyn cases, that can mean a Rikers Island command, a hospital prison ward, or another DOC location. It is not a complete booking-history database, and it is not the same as a court case search.
DOC's own lookup materials say the tool excludes police, state, and federal custody. NYC311 adds a key timing point for Kings County inmate records: if the arrest happened fewer than 72 hours ago, the person may still be in police custody and may not yet appear in the DOC lookup. That is common after a new Brooklyn arrest, especially before arraignment or before DOC intake is complete.
Use Kings County Inmate Lookup
Use the direct DOC form when the person should be in city jail custody. A NYSID or book and case number is the cleanest path because it points to a specific custody record. If no identifier is known, a first-name and last-name search is available. DOC materials reviewed did not show a public wildcard rule on the initial form, so use the full legal name when possible.
The official NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup form shows the two main search paths used for Kings County jail records.
The form is useful for Brooklyn cases only after the person reaches DOC custody, so a failed name search should be followed by custody-stage checks.
- Open the DOC lookup landing page or direct form.
- Enter the NYSID or book and case number if it appears on court, bail, mail, or money-transfer information.
- Use first and last name if no direct identifier is available.
- Open the matching profile and read the holding location, charges, court date, bail or bond, release date, mailing address, NYSID, and book and case number.
- If the person is missing, check recent police custody, DOCCS, BOP, USMS, ICE, VINE, and records-request channels.
Kings County Roster Fields
The public DOC form has a short field set. That can be helpful because it keeps the search direct, but it also means a spelling issue or missing identifier can block a search. A book and case number can also be needed later for mail, money deposits, bail, and records requests.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSID or Book & Case Number | Text | One search path required | Use as a direct identifier if known. NYC311 says records can return both identifiers. |
| First Name | Text | Required for name path | Must be used with last name for the name search path. |
| Last Name | Text | Required for name path | Use the legal last name or known booking name. |
| Enter | Button | Not applicable | Submits the selected search route. |
Kings County Inmate Profile
The DOC public custody record gives location and case basics, not every document tied to an arrest. The NYC311 lookup explainer is important because it lists the official fields that may be returned and explains borough docket prefixes. For Brooklyn, KN is the useful local prefix for Kings County court matters.
The NYC311 explainer also points users to state, federal, USMS, and ICE custody paths when DOC is not the right agency.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | Identity of the person in DOC custody; common names may return more than one result. |
| NYSID | New York State Identification Number, useful for exact identification. |
| Book and Case Number | DOC and court custody identifier used for lookup, bail, money, mail, and records requests. |
| Charges | Listed charge information that may be abbreviated and may differ from final prosecutor-filed charges. |
| Court Date and Location | Next appearance and court site when available. |
| Holding Location | Current DOC facility, Rikers command, hospital ward, or other custody location. |
| Jail Mailing Address | Mailing information to use for letters to the person in custody. |
| Release Date | Scheduled release date if available; weekend dates may be handled early Friday. |
| Bail/Bond Amount | Amount listed for release eligibility, subject to court order and other holds. |
| Mugshot | Not documented as a public field on the DOC official pages reviewed. |
Kings County Search Fails
A failed DOC search does not prove the person has no record. The most common issue is that the person is in a different custody system. Recent arrests may remain with police. State prison sentences move to DOCCS. Federal defendants and federal prisoners use BOP or USMS channels. Immigration custody is searched through ICE. Released people may no longer be listed in the current DOC custody lookup.
Important: The DOC lookup is not an official police-custody, state-prison, federal, ICE, or full historical booking search.
For a very new arrest, use NYC311's recent-arrest route or NYPD channels. For state prison, use DOCCS. For a person believed to be at MDC Brooklyn, use BOP. For immigration detention, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator or ICE New York phone line. For release notifications, New York City VINE is available 24 hours at 888-846-3469. No official NYC DOC mobile roster app was located, so the web lookup remains the researched public route.
Kings County Custody Lookup
Kings County inmate records cross several agencies because Brooklyn is part of New York City and also has a federal detention center. The key distinction is whether the person is in city jail custody, state prison, federal custody, or immigration detention. Do not use the DOC roster for a state prison sentence, and do not use BOP for a local Brooklyn misdemeanor case unless there is a federal hold or federal case.
| Custody | Where to Look | When It Applies |
|---|---|---|
| DOC city jail custody | NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup | Brooklyn defendants held after court commitment or other DOC intake. |
| Recent police custody | NYC311 and NYPD recent-arrest channels | New arrests that may not have reached DOC within the first 72 hours. |
| State prison | DOCCS incarcerated lookup | Sentenced people serving state prison terms, generally over one year. |
| Federal custody | BOP inmate locator | Federal detainees and prisoners, including MDC Brooklyn. |
| Immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator System | ICE custody by A-number or biographical search. |
Kings County Jail Facilities
Brooklyn local custody is handled through NYC DOC rather than a Kings County sheriff jail building. DOC lists Rikers Island commands, Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward, and Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward. The lookup should be checked for the exact current holding location because housing can change after intake, classification, medical review, court production, or transfer.
New York City Department of Correction - Rikers Island Facilities
Rikers Island Visit Center
Hazen Street and 19th Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
311 / 718-546-1500
Central Visits handles family visit registration for Rikers facilities.
Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn
80 29th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
718-840-4200
Federal BOP custody, separate from NYC DOC jail records.
Kings County Booking Process
For a Brooklyn arrest, NYPD handles arrest processing first. The case then moves toward arraignment in New York City Criminal Court. If the court holds the person, sets bail that is not posted, remands the person, or otherwise commits the person to local custody, DOC receives the person and performs jail intake. Intake includes identification, property, health screening, classification, and housing assignment.
Once the person reaches DOC custody and the information is entered, the record should become searchable in the Person in Custody Lookup. The public DOC pages reviewed did not publish a minute-by-minute timeline from arrest to online display. A person arrested fewer than 72 hours ago may still be in police custody. Formal prosecution details, charging documents, dispositions, and later court status should be checked through court records after the booking stage.
Kings County Jail Visits
Family visits for DOC custody use citywide DOC visit rules. The researched DOC pages say in-person visits are walk-in only and registration is required during the scheduled registration windows. Visitors should confirm the current holding location in the lookup before traveling, then follow the central visit instructions for that facility or ward. Attorney visits follow a separate legal-visit schedule.
| Visit Type | Schedule / Rule | Source Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-person family visits | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays | Walk-in only with registration during set hours. |
| Registration hours | Wed/Thu 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sat/Sun 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Arriving outside registration hours can mean no visit that day. |
| Visit frequency | Detainees 3 visits per week; sentenced individuals 2 visits per week | From DOC revised visit schedule. |
| Televisit | Fridays 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Request form required, and not every request is initially satisfied. |
| Attorney/legal visits | 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. | Last legal visit starts at 7:00 p.m. |
Kings County Mail Money
Mail should use the address returned by the DOC lookup and should include the person's identifying information. DOC package rules restrict what may be sent. Toiletries and food must be bought through commissary, cash is not accepted by mail for a person-in-custody fund account, and money orders or cashier checks must follow DOC instructions. NYC311 says permissible packages can be mailed or dropped off during in-person visiting hours at the Bail and Package Reception area next to Central Visits on Rikers Island.
For money, DOC names JPay and other transfer agents. The researched materials say transfers require the person's first and last name plus book and case number. JPay is reachable at 800-574-JPAY or 800-574-5729, and NYC311 lists Western Union with City Code NYCITYDOC and State Code NY. DOC says it does not receive transfer-agent fees, and direct cashier deposits at a DOC cashier window have no DOC fee.
Kings County Bail VINE
Bail is set by the court, not by the jail. DOC accepts approved bail forms after the court sets bail and processes release if no other holds block discharge. For Brooklyn cases, DOC lists Brooklyn Courts, 120 Schermerhorn, Room 101C, first floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The researched hours are seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. The payer must bring personal identification and provide the person's NYSID or book and case number.
VINE helps with custody status and release notification. New York City VINE is a free 24-hour service at 888-846-3469. Use it after checking the DOC lookup, especially when a release date appears or when a victim, family member, or service provider needs automated notification. A VINE notice should still be checked against DOC or the court when exact timing matters because holds, court orders, and processing can affect release.
Kings County Records Requests
For jail records not visible in the lookup, submit a DOC FOIL request through NYC OpenRecords and choose Department of Correction. DOC's records access officer is listed as Peter L. Faherty, Esq., Records Access Officer, New York City Department of Correction, Legal Division, 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Suite 305, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. DOC also states that records disclosed under FOIL can be available for public inspection and copying by appointment on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Use the right agency for the right record. DOC holds jail custody records. NYPD handles police arrest records and its FOIL Unit is at One Police Plaza, Room 110-A, New York, NY 10038. Courts hold case records, appearance dates, dispositions, and charging documents. DOCCS holds state prison records. BOP and USMS handle federal custody questions. ICE handles immigration detention. Sealed cases, medical records, victim-identifying records, and active law-enforcement records may be restricted.
Kings County Record Terms
Jail records use short terms that can change where to search next. These definitions fit the DOC and court workflow for Brooklyn custody.
- NYSID
- New York State Identification Number used to identify a person across criminal justice systems.
- Book and Case Number
- DOC and court custody identifier used for lookup, bail, mail, money, and records requests.
- Arraignment
- First court appearance where charges and release, bail, or remand are addressed.
- Remand
- Court order holding a person in custody without bail.
- Detainer
- A hold or request from another authority, such as parole, federal court, ICE, or another jurisdiction.