NYC NY Arrest Records Search | Police & Court 2026

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Find an NYC Arrest, Police Report and Court Outcome Without Mixing Separate Record Systems

One NYC arrest can create several records: an NYPD arrest or incident report, a fingerprint-based NYSID, a temporary police-custody record, an NYC DOC Book and Case Number and one or more Criminal or Supreme Court cases.

This guide explains what each identifier means, where to search, what official fees apply, how to request police records, how to obtain a certified disposition and how to correct or seal eligible information.

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An arrest is not a conviction. A police or jail charge is an allegation. The prosecutor may decline, reduce or replace a charge, and the court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty. Never identify someone using a name or mugshot alone.
Current city custody

Use NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup.

Police report

Use NYPD records or FOIL procedures.

Court status

Use WebCriminal and the borough clerk.

State rap sheet

Use fingerprint-based DCJS Record Review.

Facts reviewed

July 16, 2026.

Four-record router

Choose the NYC record that answers your actual question

NYC DOC Is the person in city jail now?

Search current Department of Correction custody using a NYSID, Book and Case Number or the person’s name and identifying information.

Does not cover police lockups, state prisons, federal detention or juvenile custody.
NYPD What allegedly happened?

Request the complaint verification, incident report, arrest record or other releasable NYPD material using the correct records process.

Best for incident narrative, arrest number, precinct and releasable police documentation.
NY COURTS What happened to the charge?

Search WebCriminal, then verify the formal charge, warrant status, hearings and disposition with Criminal or Supreme Court.

A Certificate of Disposition is the formal case-outcome document.
DCJS What is on your state rap sheet?

Request your fingerprint-based New York State criminal history through DCJS using the appropriate suppressed or unsuppressed service code.

DCJS records are not public and cannot be requested for another person.
Best verification sequence: Find the custody record, copy the NYSID and Book and Case Number, identify the arrest number and precinct, search every court case and obtain a Certificate of Disposition when formal proof is needed.

Choose the task you need to complete

Official facts are explained inside the page; outside portals are reserved for live searches and final submissions.

Identifier decoder

What NYC arrest, jail and court numbers mean

Use the correct identifier with the correct agency
Identifier What it represents Where it is most useful What it does not prove
NYSID A New York State Identification Number linked through fingerprint classification. DOC lookup, VINE, criminal-history matching and agency inquiries. It does not explain the court disposition by itself.
Book and Case Number An NYC DOC identifier connected with the current custody event. DOC lookup, deposits and person-in-custody services. It is not the same as a court docket number.
Arrest number An NYPD or arresting-agency identifier for the arrest record. NYPD FOIL and arrest-record requests. It may not match the court case number.
Complaint report number The identifier assigned to the underlying NYPD complaint or incident report. Verification of Complaint Report and NYPD record requests. It does not prove that an arrest or conviction occurred.
Docket or case number The identifier used by the court for a criminal case. WebCriminal, clerk inquiries and certificates of disposition. One arrest may produce more than one court case.
Indictment number The identifier for a felony indictment in Supreme Court. Supreme Court Criminal Term searches and document requests. It may not exist at the initial Criminal Court stage.
Desk Appearance Ticket A direction to appear in Criminal Court without continued DOC detention. Finding the scheduled borough court appearance. A DAT recipient may never appear in DOC custody lookup.
Precinct The NYPD precinct associated with the arrest or report. Locating NYPD records and narrowing a FOIL request. The precinct does not determine the final court outcome.
Save the full identifier exactly as displayed. Missing digits, punctuation or borough information can delay a search or return the wrong record.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before relying on an NYC record

Full first and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
NYSID is consistent across sources
Arrest date and precinct match the event
Book and Case or docket number matches another record
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an accusation, contacting an employer or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
Same name, different date of birth Treat the records as different people unless the maintaining agency confirms an error.
Similar photograph, different NYSID The fingerprint-linked NYSID is more reliable than visual resemblance.
Same birth date, different middle name Check aliases, NYSID, arrest number and court docket before deciding.
One record shows an old address Addresses can be outdated or protected and should not be used as the sole match.
Troubleshooting

No NYC custody or arrest result found? Check these causes

The person is still in police custody DOC lookup does not include people who have not been committed to Department of Correction custody.
DOC data entry is not complete NYC warns that 48 hours or more may sometimes pass between arrest, DOC housing and system entry.
A Desk Appearance Ticket was issued The person may have been released by police with a future court date and never entered DOC custody.
The arraignment court released the person A person released on recognizance or after posting bail may not appear as currently incarcerated.
The name was entered differently Search using fewer fields and try an alias, former surname, hyphen variation or suffix.
The person moved to state custody A person serving a state prison sentence should be searched through New York State DOCCS rather than NYC DOC.
The arrest is federal Federal custody and court records are not included in NYC DOC or WebCriminal.
The case is sealed or confidential Sealed, youthful-offender and other legally protected records may not appear publicly.
Useful missing-record call script “I am trying to locate the custody or court status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] in the [precinct or borough]. I have [NYSID, Book and Case, arrest number or docket number]. Can you confirm whether the person remains in police custody, entered DOC custody, was released or was transferred?”
Record lifecycle

How one NYC arrest becomes several separate records

NYPD incident and arrest record The police create the complaint, arrest, property, evidence and related investigative records.
Fingerprint classification and NYSID Fingerprints are checked and a New York State Identification Number is assigned or matched.
Police release or arraignment The person may receive a Desk Appearance Ticket, be released, post bail or be brought before a judge.
DOC commitment when detention continues A person unable to secure release or remanded by the court may enter NYC DOC custody and receive a Book and Case Number.
Criminal Court case Misdemeanors, lesser offenses, arraignments and preliminary felony proceedings are handled in the borough Criminal Court.
Felony prosecution in Supreme Court An indicted felony generally proceeds in the Supreme Court Criminal Term for the appropriate borough.
Disposition reporting Courts and criminal-justice agencies submit qualifying arrest, prosecution and disposition information to state systems.
Correction or sealing Missing dispositions, mistaken identity and eligible convictions require separate DCJS, agency or court procedures.
NYPD record types

Choose the correct NYPD record request

NYPD records and the correct request path
Record needed What it provides Fee Correct procedure
Verification of Complaint Report Verification of an NYPD complaint report for an eligible requester. Free Request online or by mail; delivery is by mail or email.
Aided Report An eligible aided-person report maintained by the NYPD. Free Submit the form by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Arrest or investigative record Releasable arrest, incident or investigative material. Statutory copying fees may apply. Submit a detailed NYPD FOIL request.
Certificate of Conduct An NYPD background search covering the five NYC boroughs. $50 Schedule an in-person fingerprint and photograph appointment.
Non-criminal fingerprints Fingerprint cards for permits, licenses or another requested purpose. $25; additional cards $1 Schedule an appointment; no background check is included.
No headquarters pickup: Complaint Verification and Aided Reports are returned by mail or email. The Criminal Records Unit is not open to the public for report pickup.
NYPD Criminal Records Unit
One Police Plaza
New York, NY 10038

718-610-8457

Mail requests to
NYPD Criminal Records Unit
Attn: Verification Unit
One Police Plaza
New York, NY 10038
Request Complaint Verification
NYPD FOIL workflow

How to request an NYC arrest file through FOIL

Identify the exact records Ask for specific documents such as an arrest report, complaint report, property record or releasable supplemental report.
Provide the complete arrest number This is the strongest search identifier when available.
When the arrest number is unknown, provide alternatives Include the arrested person’s name, date of birth, NYSID, arrest date and precinct.
Add the report details Include the type of report, report number, date, precinct and location of the occurrence.
Request electronic delivery Non-exempt records may be sent by email when the file size permits.
Set a cost limit Ask for written approval before statutory copying or media costs exceed a stated amount.
Submit through NYC OpenRecords Select the New York City Police Department from the agency menu.
Track messages inside the request Use the request page’s Contact the Agency feature for request-specific questions.
Copy-ready NYPD FOIL request
Under the New York Freedom of Information Law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, complaint report, arrest paperwork, property record and releasable supplemental reports relating to [full legal name], date of birth [date], arrested on or about [date] in the [precinct] Precinct. Known identifiers include arrest number [number], NYSID [number], complaint report number [number] and court docket number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if fees will exceed $[amount].
Records may be redacted or withheld. Active investigations, confidential sources, juvenile information, victim information, medical data and information that would interfere with a fair trial or personal privacy may be protected.
NYPD FOIL Unit
One Police Plaza, Room 110-A
New York, NY 10038

646-610-5296

Public hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding public holidays.

In-person requests require an appointment.

FOIL appeal: A written administrative appeal may be emailed to FOILAPPEALS@nypd.org or mailed to the NYPD Legal Bureau FOIL Unit.
Submit the NYPD FOIL request
Five-borough police certificate

NYPD Certificate of Conduct: fee, appointment and documents

A Certificate of Conduct—formerly called a Good Conduct Certificate—is an NYPD criminal-history or background search limited to the five boroughs of New York City.

Fee

$50.

Appointment

Required; walk-ins are not accepted.

Identity process

Fingerprinting and photograph.

Processing

Normally about 10 business days.

Delivery

Mailed through the U.S. Postal Service.

Schedule the appointment online Use NYPD Online, select Services and choose the appointment scheduler.
Bring original identification Photocopies, pictures of documents and laminated documents are not accepted.
Bring citizenship or immigration documentation Required documents depend on whether the applicant is a United States citizen or non-citizen.
Bring the $50 payment Use a money order or certified check payable to the NYPD, or an accepted credit or bank debit card.
The cardholder must be present A card payment requires the named cardholder to be onsite.
Complete fingerprinting and photography Services are completed at One Police Plaza, Room 152-A.
Coverage limit: The Certificate of Conduct is an NYC five-borough search. It is not an FBI or complete New York State fingerprint-based rap sheet.
Certificate of Conduct Unit
One Police Plaza, Room 152-A
Rear of 1 Centre Street
New York, NY 10038-1497

646-610-5541

Published hours

Fingerprinting: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Office: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Schedule the NYPD appointment
Borough court directory

NYC Criminal Court locations, phones and arraignment hours

Confirm hours before traveling because holidays and operational schedules can change
Borough Primary location Arraignment schedule General contact
Bronx 215 and 265 East 161st Street, Bronx Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 a.m.; DAT schedule excludes holidays. 718-618-2400; other clerk parts 718-618-2460
Brooklyn / Kings 120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Arraignments Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 a.m. 347-404-9400
Manhattan / New York 100 Centre Street, New York Arraignments Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–1 a.m. 646-386-4511
Queens 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens Arraignments Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m.; DAT Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 718-298-0792
Staten Island / Richmond 26 Central Avenue, Staten Island Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; weekends 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 718-675-8558
NYC Criminal Court information line: Call 646-386-4900 for general borough-court routing.
Court result decoder

What common NYC criminal case terms mean

Read the final case result rather than repeating the booking allegation
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final disposition. Check the newest court date and docket entry.
Desk Appearance Ticket The person was directed to appear in court without continued DOC detention. Confirm the appearance date and borough court.
ROR The court released the person on recognizance without requiring bail. Review all conditions and future dates.
Remanded The court ordered detention without a current bail-release option. Check later court orders because status can change.
Indicted A grand jury returned formal felony charges. Search the Supreme Court indictment and every count.
Dismissed A charge or case was dismissed. Determine whether every count was dismissed and whether sealing occurred.
ACD An adjournment in contemplation of dismissal postpones the case under conditions that may lead to dismissal. Confirm completion and the final dismissal date.
Youthful Offender Eligible youth received confidential youthful-offender treatment rather than an ordinary public criminal conviction. Public access is restricted.
Plea The defendant entered a plea resolving one or more charges. Read the actual conviction offense and sentence.
Sealed Public access is restricted under the applicable New York sealing law. Authorized agencies may retain access.
Statewide court search

New York CHRS: $95 fee, coverage and limitations

The Office of Court Administration’s Criminal History Record Search provides a statewide search of eligible public criminal court data from all 62 New York counties.

Search fee

$95 per name and date-of-birth search.

Match rule

Exact name and exact date of birth.

Sealed cases

Not disclosed.

Certification

CHRS results are not certified.

Processing

Generally reviewed the following business day.

What the statewide CHRS report includes and excludes
Record category Included? Important limitation
Open and pending public criminal cases Generally yes Subject to exact-match and disclosure policies.
Public criminal convictions Generally yes Some convictions are omitted under policy or sealing law.
Sealed records No Sealed information is not disclosed.
Family, civil or federal cases No CHRS is a New York criminal court search.
Violations and infractions No disposition reporting Non-criminal offense dispositions are excluded.
Only conviction was one misdemeanor more than 10 years ago Generally no Subject to OCA’s Misdemeanor Redemption Policy.
Youthful Offender Eligible pending case No Pending cases categorized as Youthful Offender Eligible are not reported.
Nationwide or FBI record No CHRS is not an FBI or national background check.
Exact-match risk: A spelling variation, alias or different date of birth is counted as a separate search and can produce a different result.
CHRS mail applications
NYS Office of Court Administration
Criminal History Record Search Unit
25 Beaver Street, Room 940
New York, NY 10004
CHRS inquiries

212-428-2943

Language assistance: 212-428-2810

Order the statewide CHRS search
Certified court outcome

When you need a Certificate of Disposition

A Certificate of Disposition is the official court document showing the outcome of a criminal case. It is different from an online docket, CHRS result, NYPD report or DOC custody page.

Where to request it

Request the certificate from the court of original jurisdiction where the case was handled.

NYC fee

New York CourtHelp lists a $10 fee for courts within the five boroughs.

Separate cases

Request a separate certificate for each case or docket requiring proof.

Information to prepare

Full legal name used in the case
Date of birth
Borough and court
Docket, case or indictment number
Approximate arrest or disposition date
Valid identification when requested
Common uses: Immigration, employment licensing, housing explanations, record correction, sealing applications and proof that a case was dismissed or otherwise resolved.
Do not submit a WebCriminal screenshot when certification is required. The receiving agency may reject an uncertified online search result.
Fingerprint-based state record

How to request your New York State DCJS rap sheet

DCJS is the official source for a person’s fingerprint-based New York State criminal-history record. The record is not public, cannot be obtained through FOIL and cannot be requested for another person.

15464Z Suppressed Record

Excludes arrest and case information that is sealed or suppressed under applicable New York law.

15465F Unsuppressed Record

Includes the subject’s sealed and suppressed information so the person can conduct a complete accuracy review.

FINGERPRINT MATCH Identity verified

Unlike commercial name searches, DCJS uses fingerprints to match the record to the requester.

NY resident fee

$17.50 from February 2, 2026.

Appointment

Schedule through IdentoGO.

Identification

Bring an accepted form of ID.

Response time

Approximately 3–4 weeks.

Delivery

U.S. mail only; no in-person pickup.

Choose suppressed or unsuppressed A separate request is required when you need both versions.
Use the correct service code Enter 15464Z for suppressed or 15465F for unsuppressed.
Schedule fingerprinting Use IdentoGO online or call 877-472-6915.
Bring accepted identification Confirm the current IdentoGO identification requirements before the appointment.
Pay the processing fee Credit cards, checks and money orders are accepted; checks or money orders are payable to Idemia.
Review the mailed response The packet may contain the criminal history, fingerprint-submission information or a no-record response.
Follow the challenge instructions DCJS includes instructions for correcting incomplete or inaccurate information.
Fee waiver: Request a waiver packet by emailing RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov and include your complete mailing address.
Schedule DCJS fingerprinting
Warrant safety

How to check a possible NYC warrant

NYC does not provide one complete public NYPD warrant database showing every active warrant. The related court case is generally the best public starting point.

Search WebCriminal by defendant Use the complete legal name and search all relevant borough Criminal and Supreme Courts.
Open every related case A person may have multiple dockets, borough cases or aliases.
Look for warrant-related status Review calendar, appearance and case-status entries.
Save the docket and court information Record the borough, court, docket number and next appearance.
Confirm with the court clerk Online records can be delayed, incomplete or restricted.
Use a safe resolution path A person checking their own possible warrant should contact a New York criminal-defense attorney or the filing court.
Never confront or detain anyone. A name match may belong to another person, and the warrant may have been vacated, executed or updated after the online entry.
Custody notification

NYC VINE release and transfer alerts

Hotline

888-846-3469

Availability

Free, 24 hours a day.

Coverage

NYC DOC custody only.

Notification

Release or DOC transfer.

Security

Four-digit PIN acknowledgment.

Create a four-digit PIN Keep the PIN private and available when a notification call arrives.
Use the NYSID when available NYSID alone is sufficient for the system to check custody.
Without NYSID, provide at least three identifiers Use first name, last name, date of birth and date of arrest.
Register a direct-dial telephone number Avoid a number that requires the system to enter an extension.
Enter the PIN when notified Without PIN confirmation, VINE may continue calling at intervals for up to four days.
Coverage warning: VINE does not monitor police lockups, federal detention, state prisons or juvenile detention. It is not a substitute for a personal safety plan.
Bail and release

What to confirm before posting NYC DOC bail

Full legal name
NYSID or Book and Case Number
Every docket and charge
Exact bail amount
No remand or outside hold
Accepted cashier location
Accepted payment method
Physical-release confirmation
Full payment

DOC requires the full bail amount rather than a partial direct payment.

In-person process

DOC’s direct bail process is completed at an approved cashier location rather than through a general online payment.

Identity details

Bring valid identification and the NYSID or Book and Case Number.

Published payment options

Cash for the exact amount
Cashier or bank teller check
Qualifying money orders
Credit or debit card where accepted
Multiple money orders may be combined
Personal checks are not accepted
Payment does not mean immediate physical release. DOC must complete court verification, paperwork, property return and any hold review.
Confirm current cashier locations and hours
DOC account deposits

How to send money to a person in NYC DOC custody

People in custody cannot possess cash. Money must be deposited into the person’s DOC account.

Information required

Use the person’s first and last name and Book and Case Number.

Third-party fees

Money-transfer agents charge their own transaction fees; DOC does not receive those fees.

DOC cashier deposit

There is no transfer fee when money is deposited directly at a DOC cashier window.

DOC-published transfer options
Method How it works Important detail
Phone Call an approved money-transfer provider and pay using an accepted card. Provider fees apply.
Internet Use the provider reached through DOC lookup or its official website. Verify the Book and Case Number before submitting.
Walk-in provider Visit a participating money-transfer location. Payment options depend on the provider.
Kiosk Use a provider kiosk located at a DOC cashier office. Some kiosks accept cash; others may accept cash and cards.
DOC cashier Deposit directly at an approved DOC cashier window. No transfer-agent fee.
JPay

800-574-JPAY

Western Union

800-325-6000

City Code: NYCITYDOC
State Code: NY

Wrong-person risk: Verify the full name and Book and Case Number. A transfer sent to the wrong custody account may be difficult to recover.
Complete an approved DOC deposit
Record correction

How to correct an NYC or New York criminal-record mistake

Correct the record through the office responsible for the information
Problem Office to contact Useful documentation
Wrong NYPD arrest identity or charge data NYPD or the agency that submitted the arrest Government ID, fingerprints, arrest number, NYSID and proof of the error.
Wrong DOC custody identifier NYC Department of Correction NYSID, Book and Case Number and court documentation.
Missing or incorrect court outcome The borough court clerk or prosecutor Certificate of Disposition, dismissal, judgment or sealing order.
Incorrect state rap-sheet information DCJS Record Review challenge process Unsuppressed rap sheet, fingerprints and certified court records.
Private website shows an outdated arrest Correct the official record first, then contact the publisher Certified disposition, seal order or official correction.
Request the unsuppressed DCJS record This version is generally the most useful for identifying every arrest cycle and suppressed entry belonging to you.
Mark the exact error Identify the date, arresting agency, charge, docket, NYSID and disposition.
Obtain the certified court outcome Order a Certificate of Disposition or signed court order.
Contact the source agency The agency that submitted the arrest or disposition generally must correct or authorize the update.
Follow DCJS challenge instructions Use the instructions included with the Record Review response.
Order a new rap sheet after correction Confirm that the arrest, charge and disposition now appear accurately.
Missing disposition: DCJS cannot create a court outcome. The responsible court or prosecutor must provide the correct disposition information.
New York record sealing

Which NYC criminal records may be sealed?

Favorable result

Dismissals, acquittals and certain other favorable dispositions are generally sealed under the applicable New York law.

Older eligible convictions

CPL 160.59 permits a court application for limited eligible convictions after ten crime-free years.

Drug-treatment relief

Some eligible drug-related convictions may qualify for conditional sealing after successful treatment.

CPL 160.59 eligibility summary

At least 10 crime-free years
Time runs from conviction or prison release, whichever is later
No current pending criminal case
No more than two qualifying convictions
Maximum of one felony
Related convictions may sometimes count as one incident
Sex offenses are excluded
Violent and other serious felonies are excluded

Application workflow

Obtain a Certificate of Disposition for each case NYC courts charge $10 for each certificate.
Complete the sealing application Prepare the Notice of Motion and supporting affidavit and sign where notarization is required.
Add evidence of rehabilitation Include employment, education, treatment, volunteer work, recommendations and other relevant evidence.
Serve the District Attorney Provide the required documents to every affected District Attorney’s Office.
Complete an Affidavit of Service The person who served the papers completes and notarizes the affidavit.
File the original papers File in the court where the most serious conviction was entered, or the most recent when the cases are the same class.
Wait for the court decision The court has discretion and may consider prosecution and victim input.
Verify the state record after approval Send the signed Seal Order with the DCJS seal-verification request.
No filing fee: CourtHelp states that there is no fee to file the CPL 160.59 sealing motion papers.
Sealing is not universal deletion. The defendant, authorized law enforcement, specified employers, immigration authorities and other legally qualified entities may retain access.
Download the sealing instructions and forms
Clean Slate implementation

What New York’s Clean Slate Act means in 2026

New York’s Clean Slate Act took effect on November 16, 2024. The Office of Court Administration was given up to three years—through November 16, 2027—to build the required automatic-sealing processes.

Implementation is not instant

Eligible convictions are not necessarily removed from every record immediately after becoming legally eligible.

DCJS needs a court order

DCJS states that it cannot seal a conviction until it receives the required court order.

Your Record Review may still show it

During implementation, a DCJS rap sheet may still include a conviction that will eventually qualify for Clean Slate sealing.

Major exclusions: Sex offenses and non-drug Class A felonies, including murder, are not automatically sealed under Clean Slate.
Authorized access remains: Police, sheriffs, prosecutors, courts and employers legally permitted to conduct fingerprint-based checks retain access as provided by law.

Practical check after expected sealing

Request your DCJS rap sheet
Check every conviction and sealing notation
Obtain the Certificate of Disposition
Contact the court if an expected order is missing
Use DCJS challenge instructions for incorrect state data
Keep copies of every court and DCJS response
Contact directory

NYC arrest, police and criminal-court contacts

Use the office that controls the record
Office Contact Best reason to contact
NYC Criminal Court information 646-386-4900 Borough court location and general case routing.
NYPD Criminal Records Unit 718-610-8457 Complaint Verification and Aided Report questions.
NYPD FOIL Unit 646-610-5296 FOIL appointments and general records-access questions.
Certificate of Conduct Unit 646-610-5541 NYC five-borough background certificate and non-criminal fingerprints.
CHRS Unit 212-428-2943 New York statewide public court-history search questions.
DCJS fingerprint scheduling 877-472-6915 Suppressed or unsuppressed Record Review fingerprint appointment.
NYC VINE 888-846-3469 DOC custody confirmation and release or transfer notifications.
NYC government information 311 City-agency routing, DOC facility and service information.
Lower Manhattan records area

One Police Plaza and Manhattan Criminal Court

NYPD records and fingerprint services are based at One Police Plaza. Manhattan Criminal Court is nearby at 100 Centre Street. These are separate agencies with separate appointment, access and record-request procedures.

Confirm before traveling: The NYPD Criminal Records Unit is not open for report pickup, FOIL visits require an appointment and Certificate of Conduct services require a scheduled appointment.
Official information extracted

What users no longer need to research on separate pages

48H
Custody timing

Why DOC data can lag after arrest and why DAT, ROR and bail releases may never appear as current custody.

FOIL
Arrest-request fields

Arrest number, name, birth date, NYSID, arrest date, precinct, report type and location.

$50
Conduct certificate

Appointment, identification, fingerprinting, payment, location and processing time.

$95
CHRS rules

Exact-match search, statewide coverage, exclusions, processing and lack of certification.

$17
DCJS Record Review

Service codes, fingerprinting, resident fee, delivery time and correction workflow.

10Y
Sealing process

Eligibility, Certificate of Disposition fee, filing steps and Clean Slate implementation status.

Frequently asked questions

NYC arrest, police and court-record questions answered

How do I search someone arrested in NYC today?

Start with NYC DOC Person in Custody Lookup, but remember that the person may remain in NYPD custody or may not have completed arraignment and DOC intake.

How long can DOC data take to appear?

NYC states that 48 hours or more may sometimes pass between arrest, DOC housing and entry into the Person in Custody Information System.

Why does a Desk Appearance Ticket not show in DOC?

A person receiving a DAT is generally released by police with a future court date and may never enter NYC DOC custody.

What is the best NYC custody identifier?

NYSID is fingerprint-linked and is useful across several systems. The Book and Case Number is especially important for the current DOC custody event and DOC services.

How do I request an NYPD arrest record?

Submit an NYPD FOIL request through NYC OpenRecords. Include the arrest number or the person’s name, date of birth, NYSID, arrest date and precinct.

Can I pick up my complaint report at One Police Plaza?

No. Verification of Complaint Reports and Aided Reports are returned by mail or email. The Criminal Records Unit is not open for public report pickup.

How much is an NYPD Certificate of Conduct?

The fee is $50. An online appointment, fingerprinting, photograph and original identification are required.

Does the Certificate of Conduct cover all New York State?

No. It is an NYPD criminal-history search covering the five boroughs of New York City.

How do I find a felony case after Criminal Court?

Search the appropriate borough Supreme Court Criminal Term. An indicted felony generally proceeds there after the initial Criminal Court stage.

How much does CHRS cost?

The statewide OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 for each exact name and date-of-birth search.

Is CHRS fingerprint-based?

No. CHRS uses an exact name and date-of-birth match. DCJS Record Review is fingerprint-based.

How much is an NYC Certificate of Disposition?

New York CourtHelp lists a $10 fee for each certificate requested from a court in the five boroughs.

What DCJS service code should I use?

Use 15464Z for a suppressed record or 15465F for an unsuppressed record.

How long does DCJS Record Review take?

DCJS generally mails the response within three to four weeks after receiving the fingerprint submission.

How do I receive NYC release alerts?

Call VINE at 888-846-3469, use the NYSID or at least three identifying details and register a telephone number with a four-digit PIN.

Can I search every NYC warrant online?

No complete public NYPD warrant list is available. Search the related WebCriminal case and confirm current status with the filing court.

Can I seal two old NYC convictions?

You may qualify under CPL 160.59 when you have no more than two misdemeanors or one felony and one misdemeanor, have been crime-free for at least ten years and have no pending case.

Is Clean Slate fully completed in 2026?

Implementation is ongoing. OCA has through November 16, 2027 to build the automatic-sealing processes, and DCJS cannot seal a record until it receives the necessary court order.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the NYPD, NYC Department of Correction, New York State Unified Court System, DCJS, a prosecutor, public defender or law firm.

Arrest, custody, bail, warrant and court information can change after arraignment, release, transfer, prosecution review, judicial action, correction or sealing. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and obtain a current official record before making an employment, housing, financial, safety, legal or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 16, 2026.

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