Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward is a 100-bed jail in Queens, Queens County, New York. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 718-334-2107.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while 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 essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward at 718-334-2107 for assistance.
Phone: 718-334-2107
Physical Address:
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, 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 718-334-2107 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Queens County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward Inmate Search
The Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 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 Queens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 343,640 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin the Elmhurst City Hospital, there is the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward for adult inmates who require psychiatric care. This ward is secured and has the same rules and restrictions as jail. An inmate is fully incarcerated during their treatment. This facility is also referred to as EHPW.
While at this borough of Queens location, the inmate focus remains on treatment and mental health in a secure and safe environment. Access to visitation and phones is provided for those who are not under any discipline measures or who are not limited due to their health conditions.
By using this location there is an opportunity for inmates to heal and rehabilitate for their return to society.
To call the facility, dial 718-334-2107.
Inmate Mail: Inmate Name, ID Number Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 79-01 Broadway Queens, NY 11370. Inmate Phones: inmates can make outgoing phone calls during approved hours Visitation: Wednesday and Thursday visitation registration occurs between 1pm and 8pm, visits last until 9pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday visitation occurs from 8am-4pm, registration for visiting is from 7am-2pm.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward at 718-334-2107.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward in Queens for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 718-334-2107.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Queens County, New York, visit the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward? What is the Schedule?
Harlem - East 125th Street,
at 3rd Avenue.
Brooklyn - Jay Street,
between Fulton Street and Willoughby Street.
The typical one-way route time is 45 min for the Harlem stop and 60 min for the Brooklyn stop.
This is subject to changing traffic conditions and therefore times may vary from those provided in the schedule as they expand this service.
Call 311 for information about Rikers Visit Bus service.
Televisiting will take place from 8:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, and 8:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday. Televisiting follows the Department's existing in-person visit schedule, which organizes visit days based on the first letter of the person in custody's last name. Please refer to the Visit Schedule in order to determine which day of the week you may visit your loved one.
VISIT SCHEDULE (changes monthly)
In-person visits will take place Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.- and Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors need to arrive 1 hour prior to their scheduled visit time. Visits will follow the existing visitor schedule according to the last name of the individual in custody.
Visiting groups may consist of no more than two (2) adults and one (1) child who will sit on one of the adult’s lap; or one (1) adult and two (2) children, at least one of whom is small enough to sit on someone’s lap.
Detainees may receive visits three (3) times per week. Sentenced individuals may receive visits two (2) times per week. All individuals in custody are limited to one (1) visit session per visit day, regardless of the number of visitors in that session.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?
It is strongly suggested that all visitors pre-register for their in-person visits.
Visitors who do not pre-register, and who do not receive confirmation of their scheduled visit, cannot be guaranteed a visit upon their arrival.
Visitors who do not pre-register also may not be able to wait inside, due to social distancing space constraints.
To pre-register for an in-person visit please click here.
NOTE: the start of visiting hours can be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Facility lockdowns may affect regularly scheduled visit hours.
There are no visits on Mondays and Tuesdays.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?
To deposit money in the commissary account of an NYC DOC inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information, including links to all of the online deposit methods and addresses fo mailing money orders, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?
To find out how Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward makes phone calls, read this information:
For all the information on how to buy time, using tablets to make calls, how much it costs and more, check out out Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 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.
Envelopes
The Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward also allows inmates to receive letters in envelopes as long as they aren’t altered by things such as perfume or lipstick.
Click here to look up the inmate’s Booking and Casing number. Once the link opens, click on inmate look-up. Input the inmate’s first and last name and locate the Booking and Casing number.
Address the envelope or postcard like this:
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
You must also place your full name and address in the left-hand top corner of the envelope or postcard.
Incoming mail without a return name and address may be rejected by jail staff.
There is no limit to the number of pages you send as long as the weight does not exceed 15 pounds, which would be almost impossible with a handwritten letter.
Newspapers & Magazines
Detainees in Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward may receive one cubic foot (12 inches X 12 inches X 12 inches) of non-legal printed materials, including soft and hardcover books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, advertisements and other printed articles, in any combination.
News, special interest or sports magazines may be mailed directly from the publisher or from a private person. Magazines do not have to be new.
The label should be addressed in the same way you address the letters – with first name, last name and booking number.
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.
Mail subscriptions to:
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
Books
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward will also allow the inmate to receive books by mail. They can be sent directly from a vendor such as Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com or you can send them yourself. They do not have to be new.
While there isn’t a rule against hardcover books, the jail staff has discretion in whether to allow hardcovers, therefore, it is best to always send softcover books. Mail them to the same address you mail letters and be sure to put the inmate’s booking number on the label.
It is a good idea to also write the inmate’s first and last name and booking number in the inside flap of each book if they are being sent from home.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward standards will be disposed of.
Clothing
You are allowed to mail clothing to an inmate but cannot mail clothing that is camouflage, blue, red or yellow in color.
Jail staff strongly recommends you send brown, grey or white clothing. You cannot send shoes or slippers. They must be purchased from commissary.
Shoes are only allowed for courtroom appearances or other outside needs such as the funeral of a family member, etc.
Inmates are not allowed to wear button-down white shirts.
The box cannot weigh more than 15 pounds and must be less than 12 inches high, 24 inches deep and 24 inches wide.
Packages
Packages cannot exceed fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) and shall be less than twenty-four inches (24") wide, twelve inches (12") high, and twenty-four inches (24") deep.
All items brought or shipped to the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward will be thoroughly searched for contraband. Anyone bringing contraband into the facilities will be arrested and prosecuted.
The following is a list of the ONLY items that may be brought in for an inmate or sent by mail. Permissible items delivered to the facility must be mailed or brought in an open paper shopping bag, labeled with the name and address of the sender and the name and facility address of the inmate.
Inmates are allowed to have the following clothing items in their possession:
Personal Items
*Items marked with an asterisk (*) are not allowed for any sentenced inmate unless he/she is scheduled for court or is going to attend a significant family event.
** Detainees are not permitted to wear personal footwear, except for scheduled on-trial court appearances or significant family events. Upon admission, all detainees are issued one pair of Department issued footwear. All detainees are allowed to have one (1) pair of personal footwear in their property, which will only be re-issued for scheduled on-trial court appearances or significant family events.
Stationery Supplies
Detainees may NOT possess or receive photographs that include pictures of themselves. Polaroid photographs are prohibited.
Jewelry
Although it is recommended that Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward inmates receive or possess jewelry, detainees may receive the following items of jewelry:
To understand the Mail Policies for Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.
1. Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward allows unlimited mail.
2. They allow packages to be sent in to inmates.
3. They allow magazines, newspapers and books to be sent direct from friends and family.
4. They allow clothing, jewelry, art supplies and all kinds of stuff to be sent to inmates.
In short, to fully understand the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward and see the full list of things you can mail to an inmate, check out our Inmate Mail Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, and what can I purchase?
The New York City Department of Correction is rolling out a new commissary system in 2024. Inmates will be able to order commissary directly and have it delivered from an outside vendor. Stay tuned for updates.
This jailhouse 'Uber Eats' system will be replacing the current commissary system in which commissary is fulfilled by the jail, which results in most items being out of stock almost all of the time.
Call 718-334-2107 for information or stay on top of developments by following stories in the media or by going to this page.
Instructions for ordering commissary for Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward will soon be announced.
The New York City Department of Correction is rolling out a new commissary system in the Spring of 2022. Inmates will be able to order commissary directly and have it delivered from an outside vendor. Stay tuned for updates.
This jailhouse 'Uber Eats' system will be replacing the current commissary system.
Stay tuned by checking out our Commissary Page for Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Call 718-334-2107 to find out more information about this program or visit the NYCDOC website for updates.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Queens County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Queens County?
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