For inmate information at any time, call the 1000-bed Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center at 718-546-1500.
Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.
To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center at 718-546-1500.
Phone: 718-546-1500
Physical Address:
16-00 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center
16-00 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center
16-00 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction 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 718-546-1500 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 - Otis Bantum Correction Center Inmate Search
The Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessRikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center has been open since 1985 and houses over 1,000 adult male inmates. It has had several expansions over the years and has a history of having riots. It's currently located on Rikers Island, where several other jails are located, but the Department of Corrections is shifting to a five-borough based system, where facilities will be localized in each of the five boroughs of New York. This major plan is being constructed in phases and is supposed to be finished in 2027.
While housed at this facility, inmates may be already sentenced and serving their term of incarceration, or they may be in the initial detention phase and not yet sentenced.
There are full meals that are created to meet all nutritional requirements, access to both exercise and recreation spaces, the ability to contact their friends and family through phone calls, mail, and visits, and inmates are supposed to have all mental health and medical needs cared for.
Visitation: Visits are permitted during approved visiting hours. Visiting days are Wednesday & Thursday, and Saturday & Sunday.
Click here or scroll down for Commissary information.
When someone leaves a New York City jail on Rikers Island, their belongings don’t always leave with them. Everything is picked up at one place: the Samuel L. Perry Center, 16-16 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. You can get there on the Q100 bus.
The jail sorts belongings into two groups, and each group has its own rules:
Pick the steps that match your situation:
This is the easy one. No phone call or appointment is required.
Bulk property needs an appointment, and the clock starts ticking the day you’re released.
Friends and family can collect a person’s belongings, but only with permission from that person first. Here’s the order to do things in:
If the person is already out of jail but wants you to collect their things, you’ll need a letter from them instead of a form.
Samuel L. Perry Center
16-16 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Bus: Q100
Quick tips
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 718-546-1500.
If someone has been booked at Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center in East Elmhurst, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 718-546-1500.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in New York County, New York, visit the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center? What is the Schedule?
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.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Remote Visitation is available to inmates every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Remote Visitation is available to inmates every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center?
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 Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center?
To find out how Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center 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 Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center, and what can I send them?
To understand the Mail Policies for Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.
1. Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction 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 - Otis Bantum Correction 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 - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center, and what can I purchase?
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 - Otis Bantum Correction 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 - Otis Bantum Correction 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.
Instructions for ordering commissary for Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction 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 - Otis Bantum Correction Center
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction 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 - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correction Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in New York County follow these instructions:
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 - Otis Bantum Correction Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-546-1500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in New York County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding New York County?