Nassau County Jail Roster

The Nassau County jail roster tracks inmates held at the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, New York. Nassau County sits on Long Island just east of New York City, and the sheriff's department runs the correctional center and maintains all inmate records. This page shows you how to search the Nassau County jail roster online, what booking information is available, and how to contact or visit someone in custody at the facility.

Nassau County Correctional Center

The Nassau County Correctional Center is located at 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. The facility is operated by the Nassau County Sheriff's Department and houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. The main phone number is (516) 572-4200. For the NCC Newsline, call (516) 572-4200 and press 1 for recorded information about the facility.

Nassau County is one of the most densely populated counties in New York outside of New York City. The correctional center handles a large volume of inmates from police departments across the county. The Nassau County Police Department, village police forces, and the sheriff's office all bring arrested individuals to this facility. The jail has multiple buildings, each housing different inmate populations based on classification and security level. Buildings 8, 16, 19, and 23 each have their own visiting schedules and rules.

The facility offers several inmate programs. GED classes and vocational training are available for eligible inmates. Substance abuse treatment programs operate within the jail. Medical and mental health services are provided on site. These programs aim to reduce the chance that released inmates return to custody. The correctional center also handles inmate classification, which determines housing and program assignments based on charges, behavior, and risk level.

How to Search the Nassau County Jail Roster

Nassau County offers an online inmate inquiry tool. Visit the Nassau County Inmate Inquiry page to search by name. This tool shows current inmates at the correctional center along with their booking details, charges, and custody status. It is free to use and does not require an account. This is the fastest way to check the Nassau County jail roster from home.

You can also call the correctional center at (516) 572-4200. The staff can confirm if a specific person is in custody and give you basic booking information over the phone. If you need more detailed records, you can file a FOIL request with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department. New York's Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to access public records including jail roster data. Send your written request to the Nassau County Sheriff's Department. Be specific about what records you need and the time frame.

For state-level searches, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers the New York State prison system. Someone sentenced in Nassau County and transferred to a state correctional facility will show up there. The NY.gov incarcerated individual lookup is another state-level option. These tools do not cover county jails, so use them only for people who may have been sent to state prison.

Booking Information and Bail

Each person booked into the Nassau County Correctional Center gets a record that appears on the jail roster. The record includes their full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail amount, and the arresting agency. This is considered public information under New York law. You can access it through the online inmate inquiry or by calling the facility.

Bail is determined by the courts in Nassau County. The First District Court and Nassau County Court handle arraignments depending on the charges. Under New York's bail reform laws, many misdemeanors and non-violent felonies are not eligible for cash bail. When bail is set, options include cash bail, insurance company bail bonds, and partially secured bonds. The online inmate inquiry tool shows bail information for current inmates. If you need to post bail, call the correctional center at (516) 572-4200 for instructions on payment methods and procedures.

Inmates sentenced to more than one year get transferred to state prison. They leave the Nassau County jail roster and appear in the DOCCS database. Short sentences are served at the correctional center. Pretrial detainees who cannot post bail remain at the facility until their case is resolved through trial or plea.

Visiting Inmates at Nassau County Correctional Center

Nassau County Correctional Center has visiting schedules that vary by building. Building 8 has visits on Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Building 16 is Monday and Thursday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Building 19 offers visits on Tuesday and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Building 23 has visits on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Call (516) 572-4340 to schedule your visit by appointment.

Visitors must be 18 or older with a valid photo ID. You need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list. There is a dress code, and anyone who does not meet it will not be allowed in. The facility also offers free video visitation by appointment. Call (516) 572-4340 between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM to set up a video visit. You can get to the correctional center by taking the N6 bus to Stop #14.

For phone calls, inmates can use the GTL phone system between 8 AM and 11 PM. Digital mail is handled through LIAM Safe Mail, which allows people to send electronic correspondence to inmates. Commissary orders can be placed through Vendengine. These services let you stay in contact with someone in custody without needing to visit in person.

State Resources for Jail Roster Searches

VINE is a free notification system that covers both county jails and state prisons in New York. Register with VINE to receive alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes custody. The VINE hotline is 1-888-846-3469. The State Commission of Correction oversees all county jails and publishes inspection reports, facility data, and contact information for each one.

The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup portal is the primary database for the state prison system. The WebCrims portal lets you search criminal court cases by defendant name, which can be helpful for tracking case progress. The Sex Offender Registry is maintained separately by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. New York Correction Law sets the rules for county jail operations and public access to inmate records.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County includes several large towns on Long Island. Hempstead is the largest town by population and covers a significant portion of the county. Oyster Bay and North Hempstead are the other two major towns. All arrests within these communities are processed through the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow. The Nassau County Police Department handles most of the law enforcement in unincorporated areas, while some villages maintain their own police forces.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County is bordered by Suffolk County to the east and Queens County (New York City) to the west. Kings County (Brooklyn) is also nearby. Each county maintains its own jail and inmate records.