The Nassau County Correctional Center is a 1000 bed jail in the city of East Meadow, Nassau County, New York. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 516-572-4200, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Nassau County Correctional Center at 516-572-4200 to get it.
Phone: 516-572-4200
Physical Address:
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Name, ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carmen Avenue
East Meadow NY 11554
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Name, ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carmen Avenue
East Meadow NY 11554
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 516-572-4200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Nassau County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Nassau County Correctional Center Inmate Search
The Nassau County Correctional Center maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nassau County Correctional Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Nassau County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,320 offenders.
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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Nassau County Correctional Center, call the jail’s booking line at 516-572-4200.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Nassau County Correctional Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Nassau County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Nassau County and other New York and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Nassau County Correctional Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Visitation Questions?... Problems?... Call 516-572-8992
| INMATE HOUSING |
DAY | TIMES |
| Buildings B & D |
MON | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
Building E |
TUE | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Buildings B & D |
WED | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Building E | THU | 12:00PM - 3:00PM 4:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Buildings B & D |
FRI | 12:00PM - 3:00PM 4:00PM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person when visiting.
Jail staff will process the Inmate Account payment. It must be either exact amount of cash, or a Postal Money Order.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their CC # in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Nassau County Correctional Center at 516-572-4200 to confirm the inmate's CC #.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Mail the check to:
Inmate's Name, ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carmen Avenue
East Meadow NY 11554
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Nassau County Correctional Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Nassau County Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Nassau County Correctional Center also allows regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, subject to the restricted items listed.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Nassau County Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Nassau County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All postcards, letters, newspapers, magazines and books are to use this address:
Inmate's Name, ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carmen Avenue
East Meadow NY 11554
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
Inmates at the Nassau County Correctional Center are allowed to receive money to be used to purchase clothing, hygeine items and snacks in the jail's commissary.
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's commissary account:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person when visiting.
Jail staff will process the Inmate Account payment. It must be either exact amount of cash, or a Postal Money Order.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their CC # in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Nassau County Correctional Center at 516-572-4200 to confirm the inmate's CC #.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Mail the check to:
Inmate's Name, ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carmen Avenue
East Meadow NY 11554
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Nassau County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nassau County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 516-572-4200 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Nassau County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Nassau County?
This facility, known as "Nassau County Correctional Center" is also known as Nassau County Sheriff's Department, Nassau County Criminal Court, Nassau County Jail & Correctional Center , Nassau County Jail & Correctional Center , New York, Nassau.
