Westchester County, New York Inmate Search

The Westchester County Department of Corrections operates the Westchester County Jail and provides a range of public-facing resources for tracking individuals who have been arrested and officially processed into the county jail population. While the Westchester County Jail is legally and structurally designed for short-term local detention, state-level convictions and long-term sentences exceeding 1 year are usually handled by New York State correctional facilities such as the Sing Sing Correctional Facility or Taconic Correctional Facility.

However, county and state correctional facilities are not authorized to hold inmates charged with federal offenses. Instead, inmates from Westchester County facing federal charges or sentences are usually held in federal detention facilities, such as the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced offenders.

Although the primary county-level law enforcement agency in Westchester County is the Westchester County Police Department, cities with significant populations such as Yonkers and New Rochelle maintain independent municipal police departments. These departments are authorized to make arrests within their respective city limits and keep corresponding arrest and initial custody records. Such records may be available for public inspection at the Yonkers Police Department or the New Rochelle Police Department, depending on the location of the arrest. Common details in these records include bail status, bail amount, and the arresting agency.

How to Find an Inmate in Westchester County Jail

The Westchester County Department of Corrections is the custodial controller of the Westchester County Jail. To conduct a Westchester County inmate lookup, visit the Westchester County Department of Corrections website. Navigate to the Westchester Inmate Lookup page and use the Westchester Inmate Public Form. Enter the inmate’s full name, date of birth, and age in the provided fields, then click Search to run the query. The following information will appear: Bail status and bail amount, and arresting agency.

If the desired inmate information is not appearing, individuals may call the jail directly at (914) 231-1000. Correction officers can confirm if the individual is in custody, their housing unit, and their visitation status.

If the arrest was recent, the person may still be in police custody. In such cases, individuals can check the Westchester County Police Department first. The Department is officially known as the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, and its office is located at:

148 Martine Avenue, White Plains,

NY 10601

Phone: (914) 995-2000

Inmate information requests may be submitted as an FOIL request. State law mandates that government agencies, including law enforcement and county departments of corrections, honor information requests submitted via email. Individuals who wish to obtain inmate information may follow the FOIL route by visiting the Westchester County, New York website. Find the navigation bar and select the FOIL Form from the Contact Info drop-down menu.

Once on the FOIL page, fill out the form according to the name fields-Full Name, Email Address, Confirm Email Address, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Comments. Proceed by selecting the appropriate department (Corrections) from the drop-down menu.

How to Use the Westchester County Jail Roster

Westchester County does not currently offer a publicly searchable online jail roster that allows individuals to view a full list of everyone in custody. However, the official county Department of Corrections website has an inmate search page designed to look up specific inmates who may be incarcerated at the Westchester County Jail.

To find a specific Westchester County inmate:

• Visit the Westchester County Department of Corrections website
• Navigate to the Westchester Inmate Lookup page
• Click the Westchester Inmate Public Form
• Fill out the electronic form by entering the inmate’s first and last name, date of birth, and age in the appropriate search fields.
• Click "Search" to initiate a query.

If the search fails, the Department of Corrections may be called directly at (914) 231-1000.

What Information is Included in the Westchester County Inmate Roster

Westchester inmate public search results typically include the following details:

• The inmate’s jail identification number: a unique number tag assigned by the county jail at booking and used to track the inmate within the jail system. Usually written as JID #:123456
• The full name of the inmate
• The inmate’s birth date
• Alias
• The booking number (assigned for the specific arrest event). The clickable booking number allows users to see additional details such as:
  • The arresting agency
  • Order type
  • Issue date
  • Conviction date
  • Bail amount
  • Charges
  • The court handling the case
• Custody status (e.g, ACTIVE-IN)
• Booking date: the date and time when the person was formally processed into the jail population
• Next court date: the date when the case is next scheduled to be heard by a judge.

Per the New York State Freedom of Information Act (FOIL), Westchester County inmate records are public records. Members of the public have a statutory right to inspect or obtain copies upon request, subject to specified exemptions. Records that are part of a pending criminal investigation or that have been sealed pursuant to a court order may be partially or fully withheld from disclosure.

Contact Details for Westchester County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Here’s a comprehensive contact information individuals may need to speak directly with jail staff or related personnel for Westchester County Jail (run by the Westchester County Department of Corrections- DOC):

Westchester County Jail (Department of Correction)

Westchester County Department of Correction

10 Woods Road

Valhalla, NY 10595

Main Phone (General Inmate/Facility Inquiries):

Phone: (914) 231-1000

The phone number connects individuals directly with jail staff. Staff can help with general questions about custody status, booking, transfers, and visitation procedures.

For recent arrests, and if the person has not yet been processed into the jail system, contact the relevant police department before checking with the jail:

Yonkers Police Department

104 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701

Phone: (914) 377-7900

The Yonkers PD records unit handles Yonkers’ arrest and incident reports.

New Rochelle Police Department

475 North Ave,

New Rochelle, NY 10801

Phone: (914) 654-2300

Individuals can also submit an FOIL request in writing or by email to the County FOIL Officer. Visit the County FOIL page at https://www.westchestergov.com/foil.

Jail Facility Overview in Westchester County

The Westchester County Jail (WCJ), operated by the Westchester County Department of Corrections (WCDOC), is the county correctional facility that houses inmates in Westchester County. With an operating capacity of 1,693 beds, the facility, located in Valhalla, provides accommodation for both male and female Westchester pre-trial detainees and others with active criminal case files awaiting sentencing. The WCJ consists of three divisions: the Jail Division, the Penitentiary Division, and the Women’s Division.

The jail also houses convicted inmates serving a jail term of one year or less and has about 900 uniformed and civilian personnel. There are state prisons, rather than county jails, located within Westchester County, such as Sing Sing Correctional Facility and Taconic Correctional Facility.

The Sing Sing Correctional Facility is a maximum security state penitentiary for males designed to hold inmates serving long-term sentences, typically above 1 year. Male WCJ detainees who have been sentenced to a term exceeding one year are typically transferred to the Sing Sing State Prison to serve their full sentence. The 1,747-capacity jail houses not only Westchester County inmates but also inmates from various counties across the state.

The Taconic Correctional Facility is a maximum state prison for females. The jail houses inmates serving long-term sentences of 1 year or more.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Westchester County Jail	Physical Address: Westchester County Department of Correction 10 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 For inmate mail or correspondence: Inmate’s Full Name & JID# Westchester County Department of Correction PO Box 10 Valhalla, NY 10595	(914) 231-1000	Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sing Sing Department of Corrections	Sing Sing Correctional Facility 354 Hunter Street Ossining, NY 10562-5442	(914) 941-0108	Visiting days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday NewYorkInmate Processing hours: Approximately 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Visiting hours: Approximately 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Visitors must arrive and be cleared before the end of the processing hours
Taconic Department of Corrections	Taconic Correctional Facility 250 Harris Road Bedford Hills, NY 10507-2497	(914) 241-3010	Typically weekends (8:30 AM-3:30 PM)

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Westchester County Jail?

Having a valid photo ID is one of the prerequisites for sending money to an inmate at Westchester County Jail. The WCJ allows individuals to send money to incarcerated loved ones using the Touchpay Kiosks in the jail lobby. These jail-provided computers are available for use anytime from 9 am to 9 pm, Monday through Friday.

Money can also be posted to an inmate’s account online through the Touchpay Portal. The portal allows individuals to add money to an inmate’s account using a credit card.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Westchester County, correctional facilities do not maintain separate jail rosters listing inmates publicly. These facilities have separate offender search tools for finding inmates.

Facility	Separate Search Options	Where to Find or Request Information
Westchester County Jail (Valhalla)	No	Included in the Westchester County Department of Corrections inmate lookup system
Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center	Not Public	Records are restricted; information must be requested through the Family Court or the Department of
Work Release/Alternative to Incarceration Programs	No	Participants are listed under the county’s main DOC system
Sing Sing Correctional Facility (State Prison)	Yes	Through the New York State DOCCS inmate search system
Taconic Correctional Facility (State Prison)	Yes	Through the New York State DOCCS inmate search system
Metropolitan Detention Center - Brooklyn (Federal)	Yes	Through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator

Westchester County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Visitation rules and schedules are set by the Department of Corrections and apply to all professionals or individuals who wish to visit their loved ones held at the Westchester County Jail. While the specific procedures may vary slightly by housing units, the general requirements below apply in most cases:

Who is Allowed to Visit

• Immediate family members, friends, and approved contacts.
• Professionals, including attorneys, probation officers, parole officers, and social services.

Identification and Approval

• Professionals, including interpreters and legal assistants, are required to bring a state-issued ID that verifies their identity. Anyone without a valid ID must submit a written request for special approval. For more information, call the jail visiting line at 914-231-4116

Dress Code and Behavior

• All visitors must be appropriately dressed. Visitation rules prohibit using bathrooms as changing rooms, and the department will not assist visitors with the means to change their garments to comply with the requirement. Additionally, jewelry, including rings and toe rings, bracelets, watches, chains, and dangling earrings, is not permitted in the visiting room, and entrants may be asked to remove and store them in a locker in the lobby before being allowed into the visiting room. Visitors are also not allowed to take their phones.

Length of Visits

• Family members are entitled to a maximum visitation period of 120 minutes per week-60 minutes at a time. Only one of these visit time slots can be scheduled on weekends.
• Professionals are allowed to visit every day of the week between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

Visitation Days and Hours

• Visitation time slots for the WCJ go as follows:
  • Monday through Sunday
  • 9 to 10 a.m.
  • 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
  • 11:30 to 12:30 a.m.
  • Closed 12:30 to 1 p.m.
  • 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
  • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
• Family members wishing to visit must call (914) 231-4116 to schedule a visit. Visits can be scheduled up to one week in advance.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Family members can send letters, greeting cards, and color photos to incarcerated loved ones using the DOC’s new direct-print service. They will need to visit www.westchestercountymail.com and register to use the service.

Alternatively, postal mail may be sent to:

Inmate’s name

PO Box 10

Valhalla, New York 10595

To prevent contraband from entering the jail facility, mail contents are checked for compliance with the established jail policies. Accordingly, the following materials will not be delivered to the recipient:

• Photos showing the inside of the facility, gang signs, nudity, etc.
• Colored papers, except white papers
• Crayon
• Markers

Individuals may visit the Amended Mail Policy Page to see the full list.