Nassau County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office oversees the county Correctional Center and maintains records of individuals in custody. To access these records, interested persons may contact the Sheriff's Office directly at:

Nassau County Sheriff's Office

100 Carman Avenue,

East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone: (516) 571-2120

Individuals seeking arrest records in the county may use the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) online tool, navigate to the FOIL requests page, click the FOIL request link, or contact the local Police Department where the arrest occurred. Requesters must provide relevant details like the individual's name and arrest date. There may be associated fees for obtaining copies of arrest records.

The NCPD Records Bureau offers various services including the issuance of a Letter of Conduct, which serves as a criminal history record check specific to the county. This letter costs $30 and requires a valid photo ID. It may be obtained in person at:

1490 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: (516) 573-7858

Additionally, some Police Departments within Nassau County may provide online platforms to access incident and arrest logs. Major Police Departments in the county include the following:

• Glen Cove Police Department
• Long Beach Police Department
• Freeport Police Department
• Rockville Centre Police Department
• Garden City Police Department

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains records of arrests and convictions. Individuals may request their criminal history records by submitting fingerprints through an authorized provider. More information on this process is available on the DCJS website. They may also mail the Records Review Unit.

Additionally, the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) provides a statewide Criminal History Record Search (CHRS) for a fee. This search is based on an individual's name and date of birth and includes pending criminal cases and convictions from all counties within New York State, including Nassau County.

For arrest records resulting in criminal charges, the Nassau County District Court provides access to related case information. Requesters may visit the District Court in person or use public terminals available on-site at:

99 Main Street, Second Floor

Hempstead, NY 11550

Phone: (516) 493-4201

They may also use the New York State Unified Court System's Electronic Case Search to look up civil and criminal case information by various criteria such as index number, party name, or decision date.

On the other hand, the Nassau County Clerk's Office provides remote public access to many court records. However, confidential records require registration for login credentials. Copying fees may apply with the Nassau County District Court charging $0.50 per page for copies.

In addition, persons interested in looking up Nassau County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These websites allow users to find arrest records using different search criteria.