The Westchester County, New York jail roster is a public resource that allows you to find out who is currently in custody at the county correctional facility. WestchesterCourt.us helps locate publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official Westchester County government website, by calling the facility, or visiting it in person. The roster is maintained by the Westchester County Department of Correction. It is regularly updated and posted on county resources. The search allows you to check the custody status of a specific person, see the charges filed, and the booking date.
Search Current Inmates in Westchester Jail
There are several ways to find out if a specific person is in custody at the Westchester County correctional facility.
Online Search
- Visit WestchesterCourt.us to find publicly available information about court cases and inmates.
- If the person has been transferred to a New York State facility, use the DOCCS inmate lookup tool — it covers individuals serving sentences in state correctional facilities.
- The state portal Find an Incarcerated Individual also allows real-time information searches.
To start your search, you will need:
- The person's full legal name
- Booking number, if known
Data on juvenile offenders is not displayed in the public registry.
By Phone
Call the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. The Records Unit accepts calls at 914-864-7683. The operator can confirm if the person is in custody if you provide their full name and date of birth.
In-Person Visit
You can contact the county correctional facility directly.
It is recommended to call ahead to confirm visiting hours and the availability of a public information window. Hours may change on holidays.
Find Westchester Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created when a detained person undergoes processing at the correctional facility. It is the first official document that records the fact of a person's custody.
During booking, the following data is recorded:
- Unique booking number
- Date and time of processing
- Charges filed
- Arresting agency (city police, sheriff, New York State Police, etc.)
- Personal data of the detainee — name, date of birth, photo
Access to booking records can be obtained in several ways. The county's online registry displays basic information about individuals currently in custody. If you need more detailed or archival records, submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Westchester County Department of Correction. The New York State Freedom of Information Law regulates the provision of such documents.
To check a criminal history at the state level, contact the NY DCJS Criminal Records Unit — this resource allows you to request an official check through fingerprints.
Search the Westchester Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
Enter the last name in Latin letters. If there are too many results, add the first name to narrow down the list. A few tips:
- Check the spelling — even one extra letter can hinder the search
- Try spelling variations (e.g., hyphenated last name with or without a hyphen)
- If the system supports partial matches, enter the first three or four letters of the last name
Search by Booking Number
The booking number is the most accurate way to find a specific record. It eliminates confusion between people with the same names. Usually, this number is provided to relatives during the first contact with the facility.
What to Do If the Search Yields No Results?
- Ensure the name is entered correctly — without extra spaces or symbols.
- The person may not yet be entered into the registry: it may take several hours between arrest and the appearance of the record.
- The person may have already been released on bail or transferred to another facility.
- If the person has been sentenced to state-level punishment, search through the DOCCS system.
- Call the facility directly at (914) 231-1000.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Westchester
The Westchester County jail roster is updated periodically throughout the day, but not instantly. It usually takes several hours to one business day between the actual processing of a detainee and the appearance of their record in the online registry.
Main limitations to be aware of:
- Delay after booking. A recently detained person may not yet appear in the system — especially on weekends or at night.
- Disappearance of records after release. The roster only displays those currently in custody. After release, transfer, or posting bail, the record disappears.
- Not an archive. This is not a database of all past arrests. To obtain historical records, a FOIL request must be submitted to the Department of Correction or contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice.
- Data errors. Sometimes inaccuracies occur in the spelling of names or dates. If you are sure the person is in custody but do not see a record — a phone call to the facility remains the most reliable way to verify.
Information about all county jails in New York State, including contact details and statistics, is published by the Commission of Correction.