Nassau County Correctional Center

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 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 320 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Nassau County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 516-572-4200 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 516-572-4200 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Nassau County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Nassau County, New York, visit the Nassau County Correctional Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Nassau County Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Visitation Questions?... Problems?... Call 516-572-8992

• Register and fill out application to schedule a visit. Vistors must be approved.
  
• Schedule your visit 24 hours, and no more than 5 days in advance. Same day requests may be denied.
• Inmates get a one hour personal visit each week.
• Walk-in visits will be considered (but not guaranteed) at the discretion of the Visitation Unit supervisor.
• All advanced visitation requests are processed Monday thru Friday, holidays excluded.
• If you wear orange or green clothing your visit may be denied.  Contraband warning.
• NOTE: Attorneys can, but do not have to, pre-schedule a visit.

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.

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Nassau County Correctional Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Nassau County Correctional Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

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 or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 516-572-4200 to ask any questions about this.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Nassau County Correctional Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

What Can You Mail an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center?

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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman 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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nassau County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Nassau County Correctional Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Nassau County Correctional Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

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 or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Nassau County Correctional Center
100 Carman Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 516-572-4200 to ask any questions about this.

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.

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.

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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