Queens County Jail, NY Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
Queens County Jail is a prison facility located in the city of , New York, serving Queens County and surrounding areas.
The Queens County Jail is divided into separate housing areas depending on Classification of inmates. Classification is the process that determines the housing location of the inmates. Male and female inmates are housed separately.
The Queens County Jail houses both pre-trial and post-conviction inmates who are serving sentences or awaiting transport to New York Department of Corrections.
The following is the address and phone number for Queens County Jail:
Queens County Jail
30-10 Starr Ave.Long Island, NY 11101
P: (718) 601-0456
Queens County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Queens County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 30-10 Starr Ave.Long Island, NY 11101 |
| Contact Numbers | (718) 601-0456 |
| City | Long Island |
| State | New York |
| County | Queens County |
Queens County Sheriff's Office
| Address | 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, New York, 11435 |
| Phone | 718-298-7550 |
| Fax | 718-298-7470 |
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Inmate Search
If someone you know is serving time in Queens County Jail, you can search for him or her in this Queens County Jail log. You can search the roster, or you can simply do an inmate search of the inmate’s first and last name.
When you click on an inmate’s name, you will see the following information:
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Their mugshot
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Their full name
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Their booking number
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Their date of birth
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Their height/weight
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Their eye color/hair color
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Their arrest date
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Their charges
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Their bond amount (if applicable)
The website says, “Information presented on this website is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the site visitor/reader. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up-to-date, the Queens County Detention Center cannot certify the accuracy and/or authenticity of any information.”
Sending a Mail
Incoming and outgoing inmate mail is subject to inspection for the presence of contraband that might threaten the safety, security or well-being of the jail/facility, its staff, and residents.
Inmates at Queens County Jail may receive only metered, unstamped, plain white postcards no larger than 4" x 6" as mail. Writing must be in pencil or blue or black ink. Any other mail will be returned to the sender.
If no return address is available, unauthorized mail will be stored in the inmate's locker until the inmate's release.
Inmate mail cannot contain any of the following:
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Create an immediate threat to jail order or security
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Advocate violence, racial supremacy or ethnic purity
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No current inmate-to-inmate mail will be allowed
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Gang-related material – Graffiti
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Obscenity
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Two party check - CASH - only money orders accepted
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Stamps - Stamped Envelope
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Restricted publications -No Magazines
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Unknown Substance or Bio-hazard
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Unauthorized correspondence from other facilities
Sending Money
You can either send money to an inmate by going to the Queens County Jail and dropping off a money order or you can use MoneyGram to deposit money in an inmate’s account.
Regardless of the method of sending funds, there are several key things you will need to know:
- Inmate’s full committed name
- Inmate’s ID number
- Inmate’s location – or a system like the federal BOP
Phone Calls
Queens County Jail has a phone program where you set up an account through the third party company, GlobalTel, and then they charged you steep fees for each minute called.
According to the website, you can save money on inmate calling by using a “GlobalTel ‘Special Jail Phone Number’. When your inmate calls your ‘Special Jail Phone Number’, your phone rings and you save.” No more premium jail calling rates.
These phone calls are recorded and can be used against you so do not discuss your case with family members over these phone lines.
Visiting Rules
Queens County Jail requires all visitors to fill out an application prior to your visiting an inmate.
Carefully fill out the application. Incomplete paperwork is cause for denial.
Honesty, especially regarding past criminal convictions, probation etc., is important. These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied.
Jail visits are conducted in person behind plexiglass or on a televised screen from another location.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and guardians must provide proof of their guardianship.
Leave all personal belongings, except for your state ID in your vehicle or in a locker (if one is provided).
Children must be monitored at all times or jail staff will end the visit early.
Call(718) 601-0456 for questions regarding jail visitation.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
