Twenty-four hours a day, the 300-bed Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing provides inmate information at 718-546-1500.
This facility serves as the booking center for the county. People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing, and those who are detained stay until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until their trial concludes.
You can view the current jail roster with the inmate search tool.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year serves the sentence in this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is moved to the New York State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, sending money, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Record the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for future use. If you can’t find it online, call Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing at 718-546-1500 and staff can help.
Phone: 718-546-1500
Physical Address:
19-19 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Rikers Island - RESH
19-19 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Rikers Island - RESH
19-19 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing, 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing Inmate Search
The Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing houses over 300 adult male inmates.
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. What they are are disciplinary problems from within the jail and require special housing.
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
Once arrested, the person is taken to Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing at 718-546-1500.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing in East Elmhurst 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 718-546-1500.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in New York County, New York, visit the Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing? 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing?
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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing?
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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing?
To find out how Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing, and what can I send them?
To understand the Mail Policies for Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.
1. Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing, 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing.
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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rikers Island - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing 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 - RESH Enhanced Supervised Housing’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?
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