Look up state and local prison records For state and local prison records, contact the state's department of corrections.
You can find out if an incarcerated person is in a New York State facility by using the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Incarcerated Person Locator. You can also call DOCCS for further assistance.
Members of the public who wish to obtain records of inmates incarcerated in county or city jails may contact the local arresting agency. Most local jail administrators provide inmate information on their website for each public access.
You can find out if an incarcerated person is in a New York State facility by using the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Incarcerated Person Locator. You can also call DOCCS for further assistance.