Nassau County Recent Arrests
Nassau County recent arrests are handled through the Sheriff's Department and the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow. With roughly 1.4 million residents, Nassau County is one of the most populated counties in New York and processes a large number of bookings each year. Arrest records are public under state FOIL law. You can search for recent arrests through the jail, the court system, or by submitting a written records request to the appropriate agency.
Nassau County Overview
Nassau County Sheriff's Department and Recent Arrests
The Nassau County Sheriff's Department is at 100 Carmen Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. The main phone is 516-572-4100. The Corrections Division is at 516-572-4200. The Sheriff's Bureau of Investigation handles warrant cases at 516-572-4205. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Office | Nassau County Sheriff's Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Carmen Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 |
| Phone | (516) 572-4100 |
| Corrections | (516) 572-4200 |
| Fax | (516) 572-4300 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | Nassau County Government |
Inmate records and jail credit inquiries go to 516-572-3802. The Civil Process division is separate and handles legal papers, not arrest records. For recent arrest searches in Nassau County, contact the Corrections Division or file a FOIL request. The Nassau County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county. The Sheriff's Department focuses mainly on corrections and civil enforcement.
How to Search Recent Arrests in Nassau County
The Nassau County Correctional Center holds people after arrest. It has about 1,200 beds and an average daily population between 800 and 1,100 inmates. About 85 to 90% are pretrial detainees. Felonies make up 55% of charges, misdemeanors 25%, and parole or probation violations account for 10 to 15%. The average pretrial stay is 40 days. Sentenced inmates average 60 days.
For court records tied to Nassau County arrests, the eCourts portal covers cases in the Tenth Judicial District. The WebCrims tool handles criminal case lookups. Nassau County has a District Court that deals with misdemeanors and a County Court for felony cases. The Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola handles major civil and criminal matters.
Filing a FOIL request is the formal way to get arrest records. Nassau County has an e-services portal for some online requests. The county must respond within five business days. You can also check the general information line at 516-572-3765 for current inmate data.
Nassau County Correctional Center Booking Information
The Nassau County Correctional Center at 100 Carmen Avenue processes all bookings. The facility holds both male and female inmates, with about 83 to 85% male and 15 to 17% female. Visiting hours vary by day. Monday through Wednesday, visits run 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Thursday and Friday hours are 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Each inmate gets two one-hour personal or family visits per week. Attorney visits do not count toward that limit. No green or orange clothing is allowed during visits. Contact the Visiting Unit at 516-572-4600 during visiting hours or 516-572-4204 at other times to schedule. Money deposits go through JPay, Access Corrections, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders. The deposit limit is about $300 for commissary accounts, and processing takes roughly 24 hours.
Note: Nassau County also operates the Juvenile Detention Center at 61 Carmen Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 (516-571-5700). That facility is separate from the adult correctional center and has its own procedures for records access.
Mail goes to: Nassau County Correctional Center, Inmate Name and ID, 100 Carmen Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. For people transferred to state prison after a Nassau County arrest, use the DOCCS inmate lookup tool.
Court Records and Criminal Cases in Nassau County
Nassau County courts are in the Tenth Judicial District. The Supreme Court is at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. The County Court handles felony cases at 262 Old Country Road, also in Mineola. District Court has locations in Hempstead and processes misdemeanor cases. Family Court is at 1200 Old Country Road in Westbury, and Surrogate's Court is at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola.
Under CPL 160.50, records from dismissed or acquitted cases in Nassau County are automatically sealed. Sealed records will not show up in public searches. Each court maintains its own records, so you may need to contact the specific clerk's office depending on the type of case. Court hours are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Nassau County Clerk's Office is at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Phone is 516-493-4111. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk maintains land records, business records, and some court filings. Certified copies and passport services are available. Some records are searchable online through the county website.
Getting Copies of Nassau County Arrest Records
File a FOIL request with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department at 100 Carmen Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. You can also use the county's online FOIL system. Include the person's full name, any known booking information, and the date range. The county must acknowledge within five business days and respond within 20.
For state-level searches, the Division of Criminal Justice Services handles background checks. The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration is $95 per search and covers courts statewide. The records review process lets individuals check their own criminal history in New York.
Additional Resources for Nassau County Recent Arrests
The Sex Offender Registry covers Nassau County. Crime stats are on the DCJS statistics page. The county government portal at nassaucountyny.gov has links to all departments. Vital records must be obtained from town clerks. Property records and assessment rolls are available online through the county site.
Nassau County also has a full 311-style services system. FOIL requests can be submitted online for records from any county department. The county website links to all offices and services.
Cities in Nassau County
Nassau County includes several large towns that have their own law enforcement and court systems. These qualifying communities have dedicated arrest record pages.
Nearby Counties
These counties are adjacent to Nassau County. You may need to search them for arrests near the borders.