The Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward is a 844-bed jail located in New York, New York County, New York. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 212-562-4331.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward at 212-562-4331 for assistance.
Phone: 212-562-4331
Physical Address:
462 1st Avenue
19th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
462 1st Avenue - 19th floor
New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
462 1st Avenue - 19th floor
New York, NY 10016
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bellevue 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 212-562-4331 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.
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward Inmate Search
The Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward maintains an average of 844 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bellevue 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 New York County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 348,040 offenders.
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Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is designated as the 844-bed correctional health facility that receives inmates from the Riker's Island jails in New York.
These inmates are in need of medical or psychiatric treatment, or they have been brought to Belleview so that medical teams can mitigate violent behaviors during the inmate's incarceration, as they await their court hearings.
While at Belleview, they are still considered inmates and they must follow the same regulations that a jail would make them obey. Inmates there have access to phones, meals, and medical and mental health care while they are in the facility.
Visiting hours change and must be checked before arriving. Mail: Inmate Mailing Address: Inmate Name, ID Number Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward 462 1st Avenue New York, NY 10016. Telephone: 212-562-4331. Visitation: Physical Address: Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward 462 1st Avenue New York, NY 10016. For more information, please scroll down.
For inmates in the New York County jail system who become ill, require close monitoring for health or mental health concerns, or have become injured, the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward houses each of them on the prison ward.
During any length of stay at Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward it is still considered to be full incarceration and the rules of the jail still apply.
Inmates are provided with meals, clean clothing and bedding, mental health support, any required medication, and access to phone calls and visits with their family.
Each patient is closely monitored for changes and doctors and other medical staff are present around the clock as well as officers assigned to the unit. It functions as a housing unit for the jail system and accepts patients/inmates from all of the local jails.
Mail can be sent to:
Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
462 1st Avenue - 19th floor
New York, NY 10016
... and it will be checked for illegal contents, discussion topics that are adult or inappropriate, including those that would put the mental health of a patient at risk.
Phones are available for free, and outgoing calls can be made to approved contacts, and visits may occur from 2pm-8pm every day and on holidays from 9am to 3pm.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 212-562-4331.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in New York for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 212-562-4331 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in New York County, New York, visit the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bellevue 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.
Due the nature of the fact that Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward is a hospital and there are many sick inmate patients housed on the 19th floor, it is suggested that you first call 212-562-4331 and ask the staff if your inmate is able to have in-person visits. It is more likely that you will be able to have a remote video Televisit.
Visits to the DOC Hospital Prison Wards located in Bellevue Hospital occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Registration hours for the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward are from 1:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Visits are permitted from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On City Holidays, registration hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and visits are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hospital visitation does not require pre-registration.
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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward?
To find out how Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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#
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
462 1st Avenue - 19th floor
New York, NY 10016
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 Bellevue 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#
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward (BHPW)
462 1st Avenue - 19th floor
New York, NY 10016
Books
Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward inmates receive or possess jewelry, detainees may receive the following items of jewelry:
To understand the Mail Policies for Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.
1. Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bellevue 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 212-562-4331 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bellevue 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Call 212-562-4331 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 Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 212-562-4331 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in New York County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding New York County?
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