Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center

To search for an inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno 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 718-546-2020 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.

Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center Inmate Search

The Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center maintains an average of 1330 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rikers Island - George R. Vierno 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 207,420 offenders.

How to post bail for a loved one in New York County

Once booked at Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center in East Elmhurst, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 718-546-2020.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 718-546-2020.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in New York County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in New York County, New York, visit the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center? What is the Schedule?

TELEVISITING AT Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center

Instructions for televisiting can be found on this page:  TELEVISITING PAGE

• Televisiting will take place from 8:00am to 1:30pm on Friday.
• Refer to the Visit Schedule in order to determine your time slot.

Scheduling a Televisit:

• If you would like to schedule a televisit, you must fill out the Online Televisit Web Form.
  ONLINE TELEVISIT WEB FORM 
   
• In order to make sure equal access is afforded to everyone, you are only able to fill out a request form for the upcoming week. Requests for dates beyond the following week will not be fulfilled.
• IMPORTANT: A visit is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email at the email address you provided on the televisit request webform. The confirmation email will provide you with the date and time for your visit as well as an access link.
  If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of the last requested visit date this means that none of the dates and/or times you requested were available. 
  In that case, you must resubmit another web form with different dates and times.
• Online Televisit Web Forms will not be processed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and no confirmation emails will be sent out on those days.

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  VISITATION HOURS - ALL  FACILITIES

• Wednesday and Thursday:  In-Person Visits: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

• If you do not arrive during visitation hours your walk-in visit may not be honored if you arrive after 4pm.

• Saturday and Sunday:  In-Person Visits: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• If you do not arrive during visitation hours your walk-in visit may not be honored if you arrive after 10am.

• Friday:    Televisits: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  Visitors who want an In-Person Visit MUST arrive at Rikers Island Central Visits during the registration hours. If the visitor arrives late to register will NOT get a visit.
  
  Registration Hours:
  Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All Televisits must be scheduled in advance. Click here to schedule a Televisit.

• Read this carefully! Instructions on how to prepare for a Televisit.

• 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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center?

How to Deposit Money in the Account of an NYC DOC Inmate in Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center

To deposit money in the commissary account of an NYC DOC inmate, follow these instructions:

• You can deposit money online using Jpay, Western Union or Moneygram. The money can also be used for bail.
• You can mail a money order of cashier's check into Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center.
• You can deposit cash into a kiosk that is located in the Vernon C. Bain Center in the Bronx.

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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center?

How Inmates in Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center, Rikers Island and the entire NYC DOC Jail System Make Phone Calls

To find out how Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center makes phone calls, read this information:

• Inmates in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center can make 21 minutes worth of domestic calls every three hours, with no call going longer than 15 minutes.
• Inmates in Segregation get less time, and only once a day maximum.
• There is a fee if an inmate wants to buy more phone calling time when incarcerated in the NYC DOC.

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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center, and what can I send them?

How to Mail, What Can you Mail and What Can't you Mail to an Inmate in Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center, or Rikers Island or NYC DOC Inmates

To understand the Mail Policies for Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.

1. Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center 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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center 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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center, and what can I purchase?

Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New York.
3. Select Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Order Commissary for Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center, Rikers Island or NYC Jails

Instructions for ordering commissary for Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center 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 Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in New York County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your New York County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all New York County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - George R. Vierno Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-2020 for further assistance.

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