Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

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Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

Twenty-four hours a day, the 100-bed Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward provides inmate information at 718-334-2107.

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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward at 718-334-2107 and staff can help.

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Phone

718-334-2107

Physical address

79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Book and Case#
Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward
79-01 Broadway
Queens, NY 11370

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To search for an inmate in the Elmhurst 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 718-334-2107 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Queens County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward Inmate Search

The Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elmhurst 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 Queens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 203,020 offenders.

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Within the Elmhurst City Hospital, there is the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward for adult inmates who require psychiatric care. This ward is secured and has the same rules and restrictions as jail. An inmate is fully incarcerated during their treatment. This facility is also referred to as EHPW.

While at this borough of Queens location, the inmate focus remains on treatment and mental health in a secure and safe environment. Access to visitation and phones is provided for those who are not under any discipline measures or who are not limited due to their health conditions.

By using this location there is an opportunity for inmates to heal and rehabilitate for their return to society.

To call the facility, dial 718-334-2107.

Inmate Mail: Inmate Name, ID Number Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 79-01 Broadway Queens, NY 11370. Inmate Phones: inmates can make outgoing phone calls during approved hours Visitation: Wednesday and Thursday visitation registration occurs between 1pm and 8pm, visits last until 9pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday visitation occurs from 8am-4pm, registration for visiting is from 7am-2pm.

How to Get Property Back From Elmhurst City Hospital: Step by Step

When someone leaves a New York City jail on Rikers Island or the Elmhurst Hospital, 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:

  • Valuable property: you can pick it up any time, day or night, and you don’t need an appointment.
  • Bulk property: this means larger belongings. You need an appointment, and you must ask for one within 30 days of release.

Pick the steps that match your situation:

  1. I was released and want my valuable property
  2. I was released and want my bulk property
  3. I’m picking up for someone who is still in jail
  4. I’m picking up for someone who has been released
  5. Phone numbers, address and tips

I was released and want my valuable property

This is the easy one. No phone call or appointment is required.

  1. Get your numbers ready. Have your Book and Case number or your NYSID number (your New York State ID number). Both are on your release paperwork. Bring a photo ID too.
  2. Go to the Samuel L. Perry Center at 16-16 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
  3. Go whenever it works for you. Valuable property can be picked up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  4. Check that everything is there before you leave the counter.

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I was released and want my bulk property

Bulk property needs an appointment, and the clock starts ticking the day you’re released.

  1. Call 311 within 30 days of your release. That’s the NYC information line. Ask for a property pickup appointment for Rikers Island. If you wait longer than 30 days, you could lose the chance to get your things back.
  2. Give your Book and Case number or NYSID number when 311 asks for it.
  3. Write down your pickup window. 311 gives you a three-day window to collect your property. It starts at 12:00 p.m. (noon), three business days after your call. For example, if you call on a Monday, your window would usually start Thursday at noon and run for three days. Weekends and holidays don’t count as business days.
  4. Call ahead before you go. Hours can change, so call the Samuel L. Perry Center to confirm (see the phone numbers at the bottom of this page).
  5. Pick up your property at the Samuel L. Perry Center during your window. The pickup area is always open, so any time inside your three days works.

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I’m picking up for someone who is still in jail

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:

  1. The person in jail fills out a form. They must complete a Person in Custody Property Release Form at their jail. The form names you as the one allowed to take the property. Let them know your full legal name so it matches your ID.
  2. Call 311 to book an appointment if the person is housed on Rikers Island. Have their Book and Case number or NYSID number ready.
  3. Call the Samuel L. Perry Center Property Pick-up Area at (718) 546-8811 (or 8812 or 8813). Ask whether they have received the release form. Don’t skip this call. If the form hasn’t reached them, you can’t take the property, and you’ll have made the trip for nothing.
  4. Go to the Samuel L. Perry Center at 16-16 Hazen Street during your appointment window. Bring your photo ID.

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I’m picking up for someone who has been released

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.

  1. Get a notarized letter. The released person writes a letter saying you have permission to pick up their property, and signs it in front of a notary. A notary is an official who checks ID and stamps the signature; many banks, shipping stores and some pharmacies have one.
  2. Call 311 to schedule an appointment for bulk property on Rikers Island. Remember, the appointment has to be requested within 30 days of the person’s release.
  3. Call ahead to the Samuel L. Perry Center to double-check the hours.
  4. Bring the notarized letter and your photo ID to the Samuel L. Perry Center. Staff will not hand over property without the letter.

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Phone numbers, address and tips

Samuel L. Perry Center
16-16 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Bus: Q100

Quick tips

  • Mark the 30-day deadline for bulk property on your calendar the day of release.
  • Keep the Book and Case number or NYSID number handy. You’ll need one of them for every call.
  • Always call before making the trip, because hours and rules can change.
  • More details are in the Department of Correction’s valuable property pickup notice.

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Understanding the booking process at Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 718-334-2107.

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Paying bail for someone in custody in Queens County

Once someone is booked at Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward in Queens after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 718-334-2107 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 718-334-2107 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Queens County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Queens County, New York, see the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward Bail FAQ.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward? What is the Schedule?

TELEVISITING AT Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

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.

    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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?

How to Deposit Money in the Account of an NYC DOC Inmate in Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward.
  • 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward?

How Inmates in Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, Rikers Island and the entire NYC DOC Jail System Make Phone Calls

To find out how Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward makes phone calls, read this information:

  • Inmates in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, and what can I send them?

How to Mail, What Can you Mail and What Can't you Mail to an Inmate in Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward, or Rikers Island or NYC DOC Inmates

To understand the Mail Policies for Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward requires a lot of time and attention as NYC DOC Jails are some of the most permissive in America.

1. Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Queens 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 Queens County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Queens 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 Elmhurst Hospital Prison Ward’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 718-334-2107 for further assistance.

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Queens County?

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