Search North Hempstead Jail Roster

The North Hempstead jail roster lists people arrested in the Town of North Hempstead who are held at the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, New York. North Hempstead is a large town on Long Island's north shore in Nassau County. The town does not have its own jail. All people arrested in North Hempstead who are held past arraignment go to the Nassau County Correctional Center, which is run by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to search for North Hempstead inmates, what the jail roster includes, and what additional search tools are available for Nassau County.

North Hempstead Arrests and Nassau County Detention

North Hempstead is served by the Nassau County Police Department along with several village police departments within the town. When a person gets arrested, they go through booking at the arresting agency's station. Officers record personal details, take fingerprints and photographs, and document the charges. After booking, the person goes before a judge for arraignment.

If the judge orders the person held, they are transferred to the Nassau County Correctional Center at 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. The phone number is (516) 572-4200. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office runs this facility, which is the only county-level jail in Nassau County. It holds pretrial detainees and people sentenced to one year or less. The facility serves every city, town, and village in the county, so North Hempstead inmates are held alongside people from across Nassau County.

New York's bail reform has changed how detention works. Many charges do not allow bail at all. For those that do, the judge can set cash bail, bonds, or other forms of security. If bail is set and you want to post it, contact the Nassau County Correctional Center at (516) 572-4200 for instructions. The facility processes bail payments throughout the day.

How to Search the North Hempstead Jail Roster

Nassau County offers an online inmate inquiry tool. You can search for current inmates at dssinmate.nassauso.com. This tool lets you look up people by name. Results show the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bail status, and facility information. The search is free and does not require an account or login.

This is a useful tool because it covers everyone currently in custody at the Nassau County Correctional Center. Whether the person was arrested in North Hempstead, Hempstead, or anywhere else in Nassau County, they will show up in the same system. The arresting agency is noted in the booking record, so you can verify that an arrest happened in North Hempstead specifically.

For people who have been transferred to state prison after sentencing, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup. This covers the entire New York State prison system. The NY.gov incarcerated individual search provides another way to access state records. These tools do not include people held at the county level.

Nassau County Correctional Center Details

The Nassau County Correctional Center is a large facility in East Meadow that serves all of Nassau County. It holds both pretrial and sentenced inmates. The facility is located at 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. The general phone number is (516) 572-4200. For visiting information, call (516) 572-4340.

Nassau County has introduced some modern features at the facility. Video visitation is available at no cost, which is notable since many county jails charge fees for video visits. The LIAM Safe Mail system handles digital mail for inmates. This means you can send letters and photos electronically through the approved system rather than through traditional postal mail. Contact the facility for details on how to use the digital mail service.

For traditional mail, address it to the inmate's full legal name at Nassau County Correctional Center, 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All mail gets inspected by staff before delivery. Do not include cash, stamps, or prohibited items. The facility has specific guidelines about acceptable mail content and format. In-person visits require a valid photo ID and the visitor must be on the inmate's approved list.

Jail Roster Records and Public Access

Basic jail roster information is public under New York's Freedom of Information Law. This includes the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bail status. Anyone can access this information without providing a reason. The online inmate inquiry tool provides current data for people in custody right now.

For records not available through the online tool, such as historical booking data or detailed records, you can file a FOIL request with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Put your request in writing and include as much detail as possible about what you need. Provide names, approximate dates, and any case numbers you have. Send the request to 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days under FOIL rules. Processing time depends on the scope of the request.

State Search and Notification Resources

The VINE notification system lets you register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You will be told when the person is released, transferred, or when anything significant happens. VINE is free and works for county and state inmates. The phone number is 1-888-846-3469. This is a good option if you want to stay informed without checking the jail roster manually.

The WebCrims portal allows you to search criminal court cases by defendant name. Find case numbers, court dates, and outcomes for North Hempstead arrests. The State Commission of Correction has inspection reports and facility data for the Nassau County Correctional Center. The Sex Offender Registry is maintained separately by the state. New York Correction Law provides the legal rules for jail operations, records access, and inmate rights across the state.

Nearby Cities in Nassau County

North Hempstead shares Nassau County with the Town of Hempstead and the Town of Oyster Bay. All three towns send their inmates to the Nassau County Correctional Center. The online inmate inquiry tool covers the entire county, so you can find anyone regardless of which town the arrest took place in.

Nassau County Jail Roster

For complete details on the Nassau County jail, inmate search tools, and county-wide resources, visit the Nassau County page.