Nassau County NY Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Nassau County, New York · Jail custody, police reports, court cases and record sealing
Find and Verify a Nassau County Arrest From Custody to Court
Nassau County does not place every arrest, jail booking, police narrative and court result in one public name-search system. Each record must be obtained from the office that maintains it.
This guide explains the correct path for current custody, police reports, District Court cases, felony cases, release decisions, jail visits, inmate communication, Legal Aid, victim services, DCJS records and sealing.
NASSAU RECORD ROUTER
VERIFYING
CUSTODY
POLICE
COURT
IDENTITY + DISPOSITION CHECKED
Arrest does not mean conviction. An arrest report or jail booking records an allegation and custody event. The prosecutor can decline or amend charges, and the court can dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Current custody
Call Inmate Records at 516-572-3802.
Police report
Use the NCPD-specific online FOIL request.
Criminal case
Search WebCrims and verify with the court clerk.
Jail visits
Schedule 24 hours to five days ahead.
NY record review
Fingerprint processing currently costs $17.50.
Which Nassau County office has the record?
CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Is the person held now?
Confirm a Nassau County jail booking, current custody, inmate identifier, housing building and release status.
Call Inmate Records: 516-572-3802.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the arrest report, case report, probable-cause narrative or releasable investigative documents.
NCPD reports use the Police Department FOIL form.
NEW YORK COURTS
What charges were filed?
Use WebCrims and the Nassau court clerk for arraignments, complaints, indictments, warrants, pleas and dispositions.
The court record controls the final legal outcome.
NEW YORK DCJS
What is on my state record?
Request your own fingerprint-based New York criminal-history response for review and correction.
Another person’s official DCJS rap sheet is not public.
Best sequence: Confirm custody, save the booking identifiers, identify the arresting agency, request only the missing police record and then verify every charge through the criminal court.
How to confirm a Nassau County jail booking
Nassau County does not currently publish the same type of open public inmate-name roster used by many other counties. Current custody should be confirmed through the Correctional Center.
Collect the full legal name
Include the middle name, suffix, former surname and aliases when known.
Collect the date of birth
A birth date is much safer than relying on a common name.
Identify the arrest date and agency
Determine whether Nassau County Police, a village police department, city police, state police or another agency made the arrest.
Call Nassau County Inmate Records
Ask whether the person is currently held, released, transferred or still being processed.
Call 516-572-3802
Ask for the booking identifier
Save the inmate or booking number exactly as provided.
Ask for the housing building
Visitation days depend on whether the person is housed in Building B, D or E.
Ask whether another hold exists
Another court, county, state or federal detainer can prevent release.
Confirm the next court location
Determine whether the case is scheduled in District Court, County Court, a city court or another jurisdiction.
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
General information: 516-572-4200
Inmate Records: 516-572-3802
Sheriff Communications: 516-572-4204
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
General information: 516-572-4200
Inmate Records: 516-572-3802
Sheriff Communications: 516-572-4204
Use this script when calling Inmate Records
Copy-ready custody call
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [town or village]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, still being processed, released or transferred? Please also provide the booking identifier, housing building and next court location if those details are publicly available.
Staff may limit information because of identity, safety, medical, juvenile, sealing or privacy restrictions. Ask for publicly releasable custody information rather than confidential details.
What Nassau County arrest and custody fields mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking or inmate number | A person or custody event in the Nassau correctional system. | The final filed charge or case outcome. | Use it for visits, mail and records questions. |
| Arrest date | When police initiated the listed arrest. | When the alleged conduct occurred. | Compare it with the police report. |
| Arresting agency | The police department responsible for the arrest. | The Sheriff created the arrest report. | Request the report from that agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation received during arrest or intake. | What prosecutors ultimately filed. | Check WebCrims and the court complaint. |
| Housing building | Where the incarcerated person is assigned. | The assignment will remain unchanged. | Recheck before scheduling a visit. |
| Release condition | A court-ordered release, supervision or detention decision. | Every hold has cleared. | Verify the newest court order. |
| Detainer or hold | Another agency or court may control release. | The local case is the only matter. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date | When the displayed custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Read the final court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during processing when releasable. | Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. | Match official numbers and birth date. |
| Court case number | The filed criminal proceeding. | Every arrest charge remained in the case. | Use it for WebCrims and clerk requests. |
Verify the person before relying on an arrest record
First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches another record
Court case follows the same incident
Disposition belongs to the same defendant
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a particular person.
No Nassau County arrest or jail record found?
Booking is still underway
Fingerprinting, identification, medical screening and data entry can delay confirmation.
The person received a desk appearance ticket
Some defendants are released with instructions to appear later and may not remain in county jail.
A village or city police department made the arrest
Request the police report from that department even when the court case is in Nassau County.
The person was released quickly
A person may leave custody before a family member reaches the Correctional Center.
The name is recorded differently
Check maiden names, former surnames, aliases, suffixes and alternate spellings.
The arrest occurred outside Nassau County
Search the jurisdiction where the person was physically arrested.
The court filing is not visible yet
Arraignment and court data may take time to appear online.
The record is sealed or confidential
Juvenile, youthful-offender, dismissed and other protected records may not be publicly available.
What happens after a Nassau County arrest?
Police investigation and arrest
The arresting agency creates its case report, arrest report, evidence references and related records.
Desk appearance ticket or custody processing
The person may be released with a future court date or transferred for jail intake and arraignment.
Arraignment
The court advises the defendant of the charges, addresses counsel and makes a release or detention decision.
District Court proceedings
District Court handles misdemeanors and lesser offenses and conducts preliminary felony proceedings.
Felony prosecution
A felony matter may proceed by grand-jury action and continue in Nassau County Court.
Pretrial proceedings
The case can include discovery, motions, plea discussions, hearings and amended charges.
Disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
State custody or supervision
A sentenced person may enter local custody, New York DOCCS custody, probation or another form of supervision.
Correction or sealing
Inaccurate data can be challenged, and eligible records may be sealed automatically or through a court process.
Send the request to the agency that created the record
| Record needed | Likely custodian | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current jail custody | Nassau County Correctional Center | Name, birth date, arrest date and agency. | Calling the court clerk for live housing. |
| Nassau County Police report | Nassau County Police Department | Incident date, address, town, names and report number. | Requesting the police narrative from the jail. |
| Village police report | The village police department | Local report number and incident details. | Assuming NCPD maintains every Nassau arrest report. |
| City police report | Glen Cove or Long Beach Police when applicable | Agency report number, date and location. | Using the county Police FOIL form for a city report. |
| Misdemeanor or initial felony case | Nassau County District Court | Case number or accurate defendant information. | Treating the arrest charge as final. |
| Felony prosecution | Nassau County Court | Indictment or superior-court case number. | Searching only the original District Court appearance. |
| Official state history | New York State DCJS | Fingerprints through the Personal Record Review process. | Trying to order another person’s DCJS rap sheet. |
Request an NCPD arrest or case report step by step
Confirm Nassau County Police made the arrest
Check the appearance ticket, booking information or court paperwork for the agency name.
Open the NCPD-specific FOIL form
The Police form asks questions designed for arrest, incident and accident records.
Open the official NCPD FOIL request
Select the requester’s role
State whether you are the arrested person, victim, witness, attorney or another requester.
Select Arrest Report or Case Report
Choose every specific record type needed rather than requesting an undefined complete file.
Enter the incident date and location
Include the address, town and any additional location description.
List the involved people
Add full names and dates of birth when available.
Upload identity or authorization
An involved requester may need two IDs, including a driver license or passport. A representative may need notarized authorization.
Describe the record precisely
Include the arrest date, police report number, booking identifier and criminal case number.
Save the FOIL reference number
Nassau County warns that the reference number is needed for later correspondence.
Copy-ready NCPD request description
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, case report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [address, town]. Known identifiers are NCPD report number [number], Nassau County booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the basis for any withholding or redaction.
New York FOIL does not guarantee release of every page. Active-investigation information, confidential sources, victim details, juvenile records, medical information and material that would create an unwarranted privacy invasion may be withheld or redacted.
Do not use NCPD FOIL for every Nassau County arrest
Village police departments
Several Nassau County villages operate their own police departments. Request the arrest report directly from the department listed on the arrest or court record.
City police departments
Glen Cove and Long Beach maintain separate city police records and local court matters.
New York State Police
A State Police arrest report must be requested from the New York State Police rather than NCPD.
MTA or Port Authority police
Transit, railroad, airport and bridge-related arrests may involve a separate police agency.
Federal agency
A federal arrest may lead to the Eastern District of New York rather than Nassau County criminal court.
Nassau Sheriff
The Sheriff maintains correctional custody and court-enforcement records but does not create every local police arrest report.
Find the filed charge and final Nassau County case outcome
Open New York WebCrims
Use the official Unified Court System criminal-case search.
Search WebCrims
Search the case number first
A docket or case number is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the defendant’s legal name
Compare birth year, arrest date, court and charge information.
Identify District Court or County Court
District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony proceedings. Felony prosecutions may continue in County Court.
Read the accusatory instrument
Determine which charges were formally filed instead of relying on the arrest allegation.
Check for indictment or transfer
A felony case may receive a different case number after grand-jury action.
Read warrant entries chronologically
A warrant can later be executed, vacated or recalled.
Find the disposition for every count
Check for dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, youthful-offender treatment or another resolution.
Order official proof when needed
Ask the clerk for the certificate of disposition or exact court document required by the recipient.
Nassau County District Court
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Criminal information: 516-493-4201
Main: 516-493-4200
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; business should begin by 4:30 p.m.
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Criminal information: 516-493-4201
Main: 516-493-4200
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; business should begin by 4:30 p.m.
Get a Nassau County certificate of disposition
Identify the correct court
Determine whether the final case remained in District Court or moved to County Court.
Collect the defendant information
Have the full legal name, date of birth, arrest date and case number.
Name the exact proof needed
Ask the recipient whether it requires a certificate of disposition, certified order, plea record or sentence document.
Contact the criminal clerk
Confirm the current copy fee, accepted payment and whether mail or in-person processing is available.
Check whether identification or authorization is required
Sealed or otherwise restricted cases are not available through ordinary public access.
Keep certified copies
A certified disposition is useful for DCJS corrections, employment disputes, immigration counsel and sealing applications.
Copy-ready clerk request
I request a certificate of disposition and, if available, a certified copy of the final order in People of the State of New York v. [defendant], case or docket number [number]. The defendant’s date of birth is [date], and the arrest occurred on or about [date]. Please confirm the current fee and required identification before processing.
Check a possible Nassau County warrant safely
Identify the issuing court
Use a notice, prior court docket, appearance ticket or criminal case number.
Search WebCrims
Review the newest court appearances and warrant-related entries.
Search the criminal case
Check every relevant court
District Court, County Court, Glen Cove City Court, Long Beach City Court and outside jurisdictions maintain separate matters.
Read the newest entry
Do not treat an old warrant entry as current when a later appearance or vacatur exists.
Confirm directly with the court or lawyer
Public online information may not show every newly issued or sealed warrant.
Do not attempt self-enforcement
Never confront, follow or detain another person based on a possible warrant.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link. Contact the court independently using an official number.
Understand the release decision after arraignment
Release on recognizance
The defendant is released on a promise to return to court.
Nonmonetary conditions
The court can order supervision, reporting, restrictions or electronic monitoring.
Bail
In cases where New York law permits it, the judge may set qualifying forms of bail.
Remand or detention
The defendant may remain in custody when legally authorized by the court.
Confirm the correct defendant and docket
Match the legal name, birth date, arrest date and court case.
Read the newest arraignment order
Do not rely only on information provided during police processing.
Identify every pending case and hold
Another warrant or jurisdiction can prevent release.
Confirm the permitted payment form
New York courts may specify cash, bond or another legally permitted form.
Verify a private bail bond agent
Confirm the New York license and obtain the premium and collateral terms in writing.
Keep all receipts and court paperwork
Save the payment record, release conditions and next appearance date.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify the order, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Release-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number] and court case [number]. Please confirm the current release order, every active hold, whether bail applies, the accepted payment method and whether another condition must be completed before release.
Get representation from Nassau County Legal Aid
The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County provides free criminal representation to people who cannot afford a lawyer after the court determines financial eligibility.
Request a lawyer at arraignment
Tell the judge that the defendant cannot afford private counsel.
Complete the financial-eligibility process
Provide accurate information about income, household, assets and expenses.
Confirm the assigned organization and lawyer
Do not assume that a lawyer who appeared temporarily remains assigned.
Provide every case and booking number
Separate arrests may create separate criminal matters.
Avoid discussing facts on recorded calls
Personal jail calls are monitored unless properly placed to a registered legal line.
Use private counsel for matters outside Legal Aid’s scope
Nassau Legal Aid does not handle federal criminal cases or ordinary civil legal matters.
Legal Aid Society of Nassau County
40 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: 516-560-6400
Email: info@nclas.org
40 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: 516-560-6400
Email: info@nclas.org
Get Nassau County victim support and custody notifications
Save the police and court identifiers
Have the police report number, defendant name, court docket and next court date.
Contact the District Attorney Victim Services Unit
Advocates explain case status, court procedures, safety planning and available referrals.
Ask for order-of-protection information
Confirm whether an order was issued and obtain a copy through the appropriate court or advocate.
Request compensation assistance
Advocates can help eligible victims apply to the New York State Office of Victim Services.
Register with New York VINE
Use the incarcerated person’s correct name and custody identifiers.
Register for New York custody alerts
Do not rely only on an automated alert
Reconfirm urgent release or safety information directly with the relevant agency.
Nassau DA Victim Services Unit
Free multilingual victim and witness assistance.
Office of Crime Victim Advocate
Rights, protections, referrals and assistance.
New York Office of Victim Services
Crime-related compensation and statewide services.
New York VINE
Automated custody-status notifications.
Register and schedule a Nassau County jail visit
Walk-in visits are not permitted. Visit requests must be made at least 24 hours and no more than five days in advance.
Confirm current custody and housing building
Ask whether the person is assigned to Building B, D or E.
Create the visitor account
Enter the requested contact information, date of birth and identification details.
Register for Nassau County visitation
Upload the identification images
The form requests front and back images of the ID; a passport does not require a back image.
Select the correct account type
Public visitors and attorneys use the appropriate registration category.
Request the correct building and session
A visit requested for the wrong housing building will be denied.
Wait for processing during business hours
Advance requests are processed Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Arrive approximately 15 minutes early
Missing the check-in window can result in forfeiting the visit.
Bring the approved original identification
Visitors are subject to identity verification, background checks and security screening.
Building schedule
Buildings B and D
Visits are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Building E
Visits are held Tuesday and Thursday.
Published visit sessions
| Day | Visit sessions | Important timing rule |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Wednesday | 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Arrive during the published check-in window. |
| Thursday–Friday | 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | Late arrival can cause the visit to be forfeited. |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed | Visiting is also closed on official county holidays. |
| Minimum visit length | At least one hour per session | Time begins when the incarcerated person enters the visiting room. |
Visiting information: 516-572-3765 or 516-572-4600
Avoid a denied or canceled Nassau County visit
Prohibited clothing colors: Orange, green and yellow clothing may not be worn on Nassau County Correctional Center grounds.
Approval and identity
- Use accurate legal identity information.
- Upload a clear scan or photo of the ID.
- Bring the original approved identification.
- Expect a criminal-background check.
- Outstanding legal issues may trigger enforcement action.
Scheduling
- Request at least 24 hours in advance.
- Do not request more than five days ahead.
- Walk-in visits are prohibited.
- Select the correct housing building.
- Arrive before the check-in window closes.
Security
- Do not bring weapons or contraband.
- Do not attempt to pass any item.
- Follow staff directions and screening procedures.
- Review the current contraband warning.
- Leave unauthorized electronics outside.
Visit schedules, building assignments and security restrictions can change because of lockdowns, medical conditions, discipline, transfers or facility operations. Reconfirm before traveling.
Confirm the correct Nassau County inmate mailing format
The county publishes the Correctional Center’s general mailing address but does not display a complete universal personal-mail format on the main page. Call Inmate Records before mailing to confirm the required name, booking number, housing notation and accepted contents.
Published Correctional Center address
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Call Inmate Records before mailing
Confirm that the person remains at Nassau County Correctional Center.
Confirm the exact booking name
Use the spelling in the correctional record.
Ask for the required inmate identifier
Determine whether the booking or inmate number must appear on every envelope.
Ask whether ordinary mail is scanned
Confirm whether personal correspondence goes directly to East Meadow or through a processing vendor.
Check prohibited-content rules
Do not send cash, medication, food, electronics, original identification or unapproved packages.
Use separate legal-mail procedures
Attorneys should confirm privileged-mail labeling and delivery requirements.
Mail-verification call
I need the current personal-mail instructions for [full legal name], booking or inmate number [number]. Please confirm the exact mailing address, required identifier, envelope format, whether mail is digitally scanned and which enclosures are prohibited.
Assume personal calls are monitored and recorded
Ordinary inmate calls are subject to monitoring
Ordinary inmate calls are subject to recording
Three-way calling is prohibited
Call forwarding is prohibited
Conference calling is prohibited
Violations can cause loss of telephone privileges
Violations can trigger disciplinary action
Criminal charges may result in serious cases
Do not discuss alleged conduct, witnesses, evidence, defenses or strategy during an ordinary personal jail call.
Properly placed attorney calls can be protected when the attorney has officially registered the specific legal telephone line with the Sheriff’s Department.
Attorney telephone-line registration
Nassau County Sheriff’s Department/Correctional Center
IT/Computer Operations Unit
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Nassau County Sheriff’s Department/Correctional Center
IT/Computer Operations Unit
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Verify the approved deposit service before sending money
Nassau County’s main Correctional Center page does not clearly publish one permanent universal family-deposit link. Do not use a vendor merely because it appears in an advertisement or private inmate website.
Confirm current custody
Money sent after release or transfer may be delayed or difficult to recover.
Obtain the exact inmate identifier
Verify the legal booking name and correctional number.
Call the Correctional Center
Ask for the current approved commissary or trust-account deposit options.
Call 516-572-4200
Confirm the account type
Telephone, commissary and other service balances may be separate.
Review all transaction fees
Ask whether a kiosk, internet, telephone or mail fee applies.
Save proof of payment
Keep the vendor, amount, date, transaction number and inmate information.
Fraud warning: Jail staff do not require gift cards, cryptocurrency or secret payments to release an incarcerated person. Verify every payment directly with the Correctional Center or court.
Use DOCCS only after a state-prison transfer
Use DOCCS for
- A person currently recorded in New York state custody.
- The DIN or NYSID number when displayed.
- The assigned state correctional facility.
- State-prison visitation and mail routing.
Do not use DOCCS alone for
- A recent Nassau County arrest.
- A pretrial Nassau County detainee.
- The official criminal court disposition.
- A complete New York criminal-history record.
Search by DIN or NYSID when known
A correctional identifier is safer than a name-only search.
Otherwise search the legal name
Compare birth date and custody details.
Record the current facility
State-prison visits, mail, packages and calls depend on the institution.
Return to the court judgment
The DOCCS locator is not the official conviction document.
Search New York DOCCS custody
Request a fingerprint-based DCJS Personal Record Review
New York DCJS criminal-history records are not public records and cannot be obtained for another person through FOIL. Personal Record Review is for the record subject or an authorized attorney.
Suppressed response
Use service code 15464Z.
The response omits information sealed or suppressed under the listed New York statutes.
Unsuppressed response
Use service code 15465F.
The response includes sealed and suppressed information available to the record subject.
Choose suppressed or unsuppressed
Submit separate requests when both versions are needed.
Schedule an IdentoGO appointment
Enter the correct service code for the response requested.
Schedule New York fingerprinting
Bring accepted identification
Check the current IdentoGO identification list before the appointment.
Pay the fingerprint-processing charge
The published fee is $17.50 as of February 2, 2026.
List every alias
Include former names and aliases so DCJS can locate all associated history.
Wait for the mailed response
DCJS currently states that responses are generally mailed within three to four weeks.
Review every arrest and disposition
Compare the state record with Nassau police and court documents.
A fee-waiver packet can be requested from DCJS when the applicant cannot pay the fingerprint-processing charge.
DCJS Record Review Unit
Phone: 518-457-9847 or 518-485-7675
Email: RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov
Staff hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays
Phone: 518-457-9847 or 518-485-7675
Email: RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov
Staff hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays
Correct a wrong Nassau County or New York record
Identify the incorrect system
Determine whether the error appears in police, jail, court, DOCCS or DCJS records.
Save the disputed entry
Record the agency, date viewed, booking number, report number and court docket.
Obtain the controlling proof
Use the original police record, certified disposition, amended order or identity documentation.
Correct the originating source
NCPD corrects NCPD data, while the court corrects its own docket and disposition.
Request an unsuppressed DCJS record
This allows the record subject to review sealed and unsealed entries together.
Follow the DCJS challenge instructions
The Record Review response includes information for challenging inaccurate or incomplete data.
Attach certified supporting documents
Clearly state the incorrect entry and the correction requested.
Recheck every connected system
One correction may not automatically update another agency or private background report.
Correction is not sealing. Use correction when the record is factually wrong. Use sealing when the information is accurate but legally qualifies for restricted access.
Choose the correct Nassau County sealing path
Favorable termination
Dismissals, acquittals and other qualifying favorable outcomes are generally sealed under CPL 160.50.
Violation or traffic infraction
Some cases reduced from a criminal charge to a violation or traffic infraction may be sealed under CPL 160.55.
Drug-treatment relief
Eligible substance-use-related convictions may qualify for sealing under CPL 160.58.
Older convictions
CPL 160.59 can allow sealing of certain convictions after the required conviction-free period.
Youthful offender
Eligible youthful-offender adjudications are confidential under New York law.
Clean Slate Act
New York is developing automatic sealing for eligible convictions, with implementation continuing through the statutory rollout period.
Do not assume that a case is sealed merely because it was dismissed or may qualify for Clean Slate. Obtain a current court disposition and DCJS response to confirm the status.
Obtain the Nassau County certificate of disposition
Confirm the outcome for every charge and docket.
Request your DCJS criminal history
Use the unsuppressed response when you need to review hidden and visible entries.
Check automatic sealing
Determine whether the court already sealed the case under CPL 160.50, 160.55 or another provision.
Use the correct petition when sealing is not automatic
Older-conviction sealing and other relief may require a formal court application.
Prepare rehabilitation and eligibility evidence
Include the documents required by the specific New York sealing statute.
File in the court connected to the conviction
Follow the current Nassau County and New York court instructions.
Serve the prosecutor when required
Some petition-based sealing procedures require notice to the District Attorney.
Obtain the signed order
Keep certified copies for the court, arresting agency and DCJS.
Verify that the seal reached DCJS
New York provides verification forms for CPL 160.50, 160.55 and 160.59 seals.
Clean Slate does not make eligible records invisible to every government or regulated background check. Police, prosecutors, courts and other legally authorized entities may retain access.
Nassau County arrest, jail and court contact board
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
East Meadow, NY 11554
Inmate Records
Current booking and custody questions.
Nassau County District Court
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Nassau County Legal Aid
40 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
Nassau County District Attorney
262 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
Mineola, NY 11501
Victim Services Unit
Free multilingual victim support.
New York VINE
Custody-status notifications.
DCJS Record Review
Nassau County Correctional Center map
Nassau County District Court map
Nassau County District Attorney map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck current custody, the correct courthouse, office hours, required identification, visitor approval and whether an appointment is necessary.
What this Nassau County guide solves directly
Custody routing
Inmate Records contacts, booking questions, housing confirmation, release checks and missing-result troubleshooting.
Police records
NCPD FOIL fields, identity requirements, authorization rules, request wording and local-agency routing.
Court verification
District Court role, felony transfer, WebCrims workflow, dispositions, warrants and certified proof.
Jail visitation
Advance scheduling, building days, session times, check-in rules, prohibited clothing colors and visitor screening.
Legal and victim help
Nassau Legal Aid, District Attorney victim advocates, Office of Crime Victim Advocate and VINE notifications.
New York record relief
DCJS service codes, current fingerprint fee, correction process, statutory sealing routes and Clean Slate limits.
Nassau County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Nassau County arrest records?
Call Nassau County Inmate Records for current custody, request the arrest report from the responsible police agency and search New York WebCrims for the filed court case.
Is there a public Nassau County inmate roster?
Nassau County does not currently offer the same open public inmate-name roster used by many counties. Call Inmate Records at 516-572-3802.
Where is Nassau County Correctional Center?
The facility is at 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, New York 11554.
How do I request an NCPD arrest report?
Use the county’s NCPD FOIL form, select Arrest Report or Case Report and provide the incident date, address, town, names and requested identity documents.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Search WebCrims, identify the correct District Court or County Court case and obtain a certificate of disposition from the criminal clerk.
Does a jail release mean the case was dismissed?
No. Release only ends the custody event. The criminal case may remain pending and can continue after release.
How far ahead must a jail visit be scheduled?
A visit request must generally be made at least 24 hours and no more than five days in advance. Walk-ins are not allowed.
What clothing colors are prohibited at the jail?
Orange, green and yellow clothing is prohibited on Nassau County Correctional Center grounds.
How much does a New York DCJS Record Review cost?
The IdentoGO fingerprint-processing fee is currently $17.50. A fee waiver may be requested when the applicant cannot pay.
Can a Nassau County arrest be sealed?
Many dismissed cases are sealed automatically, while some convictions require a petition or may qualify under Clean Slate. Verify the court and DCJS records before choosing a process.
