Nyc Arrest Records
Start with the NYC jail inmate lookup; request the NYPD arrest report if needed.
Find NYC arrest information and obtain the related arrest report.
Inside This Page:
Official ways to access NYC arrest and custody information
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC jail inmate lookup | Confirming if a recent NYC arrest resulted in custody and seeing basic booking info. | Open the NYC jail inmate lookup and run a custody search. | Current custody status, facility, and booking details. |
| NYPD records request (arrest report) | Obtaining the official arrest report for a specific arrest. | Submit a request to NYPD with the arrest date, location, and names if known. | Arrest report and basic incident details when releasable. |
| Official corrections locator (New York State) | Locating someone moved from NYC jails to state custody. | Search the New York State corrections locator. | Incarceration location and custody status. |
| Criminal court clerk follow-up | Checking docket number, charges on file, or next court date after filing. | Use the criminal court clerk’s resources or visit the clerk for case lookup. | Docket, filed charges, and calendar information. |
How to start your NYC arrest search
Start
Search the NYC jail inmate lookup to confirm custody and view basic booking details.
If not found
Check the New York State corrections locator in case of transfer or post-sentencing placement.
Get the report
Request the arrest report through the NYPD records request using known arrest details.
Quick answers
Can I view NYC arrest records online?
There is no public citywide arrest log. Use the NYC jail inmate lookup for custody status and request the arrest report from NYPD.
How do I get a copy of an NYPD arrest report?
Submit a records request to NYPD with the arrest date, location, and any identifiers; identity or authorization may be required.
The person was arrested but isn’t in the NYC jail lookup—what next?
They may have been released, processed elsewhere, or not yet listed. Try again later, search the New York State corrections locator, or check with the criminal court clerk if a case was filed.