Bridges Juvenile Center

Q: Does New York County have bail?

Does New York County have bail? Yes, but the state of New York only applies bail in violent or felony cases. Non-violent and most misdemeanor cases always qualify for release on own recognizance. Tioga County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: When is bail set in New York County New York?

When is bail set in New York County New York? Bail for lesser offenses is set at the time of booking. If bail is required for felony cases, it will be set by a judge at the first court hearing. This hearing, also called an arraignment, generally takes place on the next available court date excluding weekends and holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Bridges Juvenile Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Bridges Juvenile Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Bridges Juvenile Center, call the jail’s booking line at 212-266-1500. 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. Bridges Juvenile Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in New York County?

What happens during booking in New York County? 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 New York 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Bridges Juvenile Center?

What is the booking process like at the Bridges Juvenile Center? 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 New York 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Bridges Juvenile Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 212-266-1500 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Bridges Juvenile Center booking process take?

How long does the Bridges Juvenile Center booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Bridges Juvenile Center? 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 Bridges Juvenile 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Bridges Juvenile Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Bridges Juvenile 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 212-266-1500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for New York County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Bridges Juvenile Center Inmate Search

The Bridges Juvenile Center maintains an average of 95 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bridges Juvenile 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 New York County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 348,040 offenders.

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Question 2

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JAILS - DOC Main Number: 212-266-1500
(718) 764-2700
Bail: 212-291-4899
Crime Victims Help: 212-577-7777
District Attorney: 212-335-9000
Drug Court: 646-386-4700
Juvenile: 212-341-0900
Juvenile Probation: 212-361-8969
NYC Criminal Court Information: 646-386-4500
NYPD Crime Tips: 800-577-8477
NYPD Emergency: 911
NYPD Non-Emergency: 311
NYPD Switchboard: 646-610-5000
Probation - Bronx: 718-537-5197
Probation - Brooklyn: 718-802-4320
Probation - Manhattan: 212-442-9562
Probation - Queens: 718-286-3045
Probation - Staten Island: 718-876-8660
Public Defender: 212-803-5100

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking process explained for Bridges Juvenile Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Bridges Juvenile Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Bridges Juvenile Center include:

Identification verification.
Taking mugshots.
Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA sample collection.
A full-body search.
Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 212-266-1500.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Bridges Juvenile Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What are the bail options in New York County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Bridges Juvenile Center in Bronx for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 212-266-1500 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
Licensed bail bond agencies in New York County can provide assistance.
County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in New York County, New York, see the Bridges Juvenile Center Bail Guide.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?

Bridges Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1221 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474
212-266-1500

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 212-266-1500 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 212-266-1500 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center, and what can I send them?

Bridges Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bridges Juvenile Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bridges Juvenile Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1221 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1221 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Bridges Juvenile 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bridges Juvenile 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1221 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bridges Juvenile Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridges Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Bridges Juvenile 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 Bridges Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-266-1500 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in New York County

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What are the other City and County Jails in New York County?

New York County County Jails

Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward Brooklyn Detention Complex Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward Queens Detention Complex Rikers Island - Anna M. Kross Center Rikers Island - Eric M. Taylor Center Rikers Island - George Motchan Detention Center Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center Rikers Island - North Infirmary Command Rikers Island - Robert N. Davoren Complex Rikers Island - Rose M. Singer Center Rikers Island - West Facility Vernon C. Bain Center

New York County Juvenile Facilities

Bridges Juvenile Center Crossroads Juvenile Center Horizon Juvenile Center SEEDS - Non-Secure Detention

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding New York County?

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Bridges Juvenile Center

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The booking process explained for Bridges Juvenile Center

What are the bail options in New York County after an arrest?

Bridges Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Bridges Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in New York County

Bridges Juvenile Center

Search for an Inmate in New York County

Bridges Juvenile Center Information

The booking process explained for Bridges Juvenile Center

What are the bail options in New York County after an arrest?

Bridges Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Bridges Juvenile Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in New York County

Inmate SearchNew York County & City of Bronx

Inmate SearchState of New York and Federal Lockups

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