For Adult inmates – Cash Bail can be posted at the New York City Department of Correction facility where the defendant is being held or at any of the following:
- Manhattan Detention Complex, 125 White Street, New York, NY 10013 Open 24/7
- Rikers Island Central Cashier, 11-11 Hazen Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11370 Open 24/7
Please note that Bail must be paid in person as online bail payment is unavailable. To post bail, you must present personal identification and provide the New York State Identification (NYSID) or Book and Case number of the person to be bailed.
Bail will only be accepted in any of the following forms:
- U.S. cash for the exact amount;
- Cashier's/Tellers' check, in any amount not exceeding the bail figure;
- Money order from Federal Express, U.S. Postal Service, Travelers Express Company, Western Union, or a private bank -- up to $1000
- Credit or debit card
For further information on inmates, bail, visiting hours, and travel directions call or search online at www.nyc.gov/site/doc/inmate-info/inmate-lookup.page.
For Juvenile inmates – Cash Bail can be posted at the Administration for Children’s Services/Division of Youth and Family Justice facility where the juvenile is housed.
- Horizon Juvenile Center, 560 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Open 24/7
- Crossroads Juvenile Center, 17 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Open 24/7
For further information on juveniles at Horizon, bail, and visiting hours call 718 688-8496/718 688-6718 or email [email protected]
For further information on juveniles at Crossroads, bail, and visiting hours call 718 688-8264/718 688-8270 or email [email protected]
For ALL defendants – Cash Bail can also be posted at the courthouse if the defendant is in the court pens for a scheduled court appearance. Notify the clerk in the part in which the defendant's case is pending of your intention to post bail. You will be referred to the Central Clerk's Office, 100 Centre Street, Room 1000, New York, NY 10013, 646-386-4000. Bail can only be posted by certified check, teller's check, money order, or cash. Checks or money orders must be endorsed "County Clerk-New York County."