New York City Criminal Court and Central Booking

When someone is arrested in New York City, before being taken to arraignments at the Courthouse, they will be sent to Central Booking. There are different central booking departments depending upon which borough you are in. The following is a list of the various locations throughout New York City. While we provide you with the information, we do not recommend that you contact them yourself because any discussion with law enforcement could result in a statement which may harm you or your loved one. To have us assist you, simply call (516) 461-3148. We are available 24/7 including nights, weekends and holidays.

New York County (Manhattan)

Location of Courthouse: 

100 Centre Street (near Leonard Street & Franklin Street), New York, New York

Transportation: 
4, 5 train to the Brooklyn Bridge Station; C, N, R, 6 train to Canal Street; 1 train to Franklin Street; 1, 6 or 15 bus line.

Manhattan Central Booking: 
(212) 374-3838, (212) 374-3916

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in New York County (Manhattan)

To Locate an Arrest Number:  
(646) 386-4505, 4511, 4512, (646) 386-4511, (646) 386-4512

District Attorney Intake:  
(212)-335-9598 – AR clerk (after 5 p.m.: (646) 386-4975

Arraignments:  
(646) 386-4545

Arraignment Ready Information:  
(646) 386-4511 (day only)

Arraignments (Fax):  
(212) 374-1846

Bureau Chief’s Phone:  
(646) 386-4520

Bureau Chief’s Fax:  
(212) 374-5293

Arraignment Clerk in Police Room:  
(212) 374-3126, (212) 374-3838, (212) 374-3921, (212) 374-0262, (212) 374-2901

Desk Appearance Tickets:  
(646) 386-4511

Desk Appearance Tickets Fax:  
(212) 374-5293

Court Rooms

AR1 and AR3:  
(646) 386-4545, (646) 386-4546

AR2/DAT and AR3A:  
(646) 386-4563, (646) 386-4564

Part A: Clerk: (646) 386-4563 Courtroom: (646) 386-4565

Part C: Clerk: (646) 386-4550

Part D: Phone: (646) 386-4574 Fax: (646) 386-5781

SA Clerk: Phone: (646) 386-4574

DVC: Phone: (646) 386-4574

SA: Phone: (646) 386-4567 Fax: (646) 386-3589

ASC: Phone: (646) 386-4540

F: Phone:  (646) 386-4559, (646) 386-4553, (646) 385-4014 Fax: (646) 386-5783

Midtown Community Court 

314 West 54th Street, New York, New York 

Phone: (646) 264-1300

King’s County (Brooklyn)

Location of Courthouse: 
There are three courthouses in Brooklyn that handle criminal matters; Criminal Court, Supreme Court and Community Court. See below for information about the various courts.

Criminal Court (Felonies pre-Indictment and Misdemeanors): 
120 Schermerhorn Street (near Livingston Street & Smith Street), Brooklyn, New York

Transportation: 

N, R or M train to the Lawrence Street Station; G train to the Hoyt Street & Schermerhorn Street Station; A, F or C train to the Jay Street Station; the 2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Borough Hall Station. B67, B41 or B45 bus line to Livingston Street & Smith Street; B63 or B65 bus line to Atlantic Avenue & Smith Street.

Supreme Court-Criminal Term (Post-Indictment Felonies): 
320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York

Transportation: 

M, N, R to Court Street; 2, 3, 4, 5 to Boro Hall; A, C, F to Jay St./Boro Hall

Brooklyn Central Booking: 
(718) 935-9210, (718) 875-6586

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Kings County (Brooklyn)

Intake: (718) 250-3500, 4823, (718) 875-6303

Arraignments Phone: (347) 404-9450

Arraignments Fax: (718) 643-3303

Red Hook Community Justice Center: 
88-94 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, New York

General Phone Number: (718) 923-8200

Fax: (718) 923-8269

Bronx County

Location of Courthouse: 

215 East 161st Street (near Sherman & Sheridan Avenues), Bronx, New York

Transportation: 
C, D or 4 train to the Yankee Stadium/161st Street Station. 
BX 6 or BX 13 to East 161st Street & Sheridan Avenue; the BX 1 to East 161st Street & Grand Concourse.

Bronx Central Booking:  (718) 643-5678, (718) 643-5675

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Bronx County

Arraignments Phone: (718) 590-2886, 2887, 2888 
Arraignments Fax: (718) 537-5165 
Arraignment Coordinator: (718) 590-2924 
Desk Appearance Tickets Phone:  (718) 590-2858 
Desk Appearance Tickets Fax: (718) 590-2857

Court Rooms

AR-1: (718) 590-2886 
AR-2: (718) 590-2842 
AR-3: (718) 590-2890 
AR-4: (718) 590-2890 
SAP: (718) 590-2884 
SAP2: (718)590-2840

Queens County

Location of Courthouse: 
125-01 Queens Boulevard (Hoover Avenue & 82nd Avenue), Kew Gardens, New York

Transportation: 
E or F train to the Union Turnpike Station. 
Buses: Q60, Q37, Q74 and Q46

Queens Central Booking: (718) 268-4523

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Queens County

Intake: (718) 286-6874 
Arraignments Phone: (718) 298-0736 
Arraignments Fax: (718) 520-6975, (718) 520-7251 
Desk Appearance Tickets Phone: (718) 298-0792 
Desk Appearance Tickets Fax: (718) 520-4712

Richmond County (Staten Island)

Location of Courthouse: 
67 Targee Street (between Frean & Purroy Streets), Staten Island, New York

Transportation: 
S74 bus to Broad Street & Gordon Street; 
S78 bus to Broad Street & Thompkins Avenue, Staten Island, New York

Staten Island Central Booking:  (718) 390-8400

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Richmond County (Staten Island)

Arraignments Phone: (718) 390-8400 
Arraignments Fax: (718) 390-8405 
Desk Appearance Tickets Phone: (718) 390-8409 
Desk Appearance Tickets Fax: (718) 390-8405

Nassau County

Location of Courthouse: There are two main courthouses in Nassau that handle criminal matters; Criminal Court (District Court) and Supreme Court (County Court) See below for information about the various courts.

Criminal Court/District Court: (Misdemeanors) 
99 Main Street, Hempstead, New York

Transportation: 

Long Island Rail Road- Hempstead Line

Supreme Court-Criminal Term (Pre and Post Indictment Felonies): 
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501 
252 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501 – for part 9P and 9L

Transportation: 

Long Island Rail Road- Mineola Line

Nassau County Detention (Central Booking): (516) 573-7000

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Nassau County

District Attorney (Misdemeanors): (516) 572-2000 
District Attorney (Felonies): (516) 571-3800

District Court Clerk (Misdemeanors): (516) 493-4200 
Part 9 Court Clerk: (516) 493-3592

Part 9 Court Clerk Fax: (516) 571-5084

Note: There are no “night” arraignments in Nassau County.

Suffolk County

Location of the Courthouse: There are two main courthouses in Suffolk that handle criminal matters; Criminal Court (District Court) and Supreme Court (County Court) See below for information about the various courts.

Criminal Court (Misdemeanors): 
Cohalan Court Complex 

400 Carleton Avenue 
Central Islip, New York

Transportation

From the East or From the West: 
Exit 56 South – Long Island Expressway (Route 111); proceed approximately one block; bear left at fork onto Wheeler Road; continue on Wheeler Road which will turn into Carleton Avenue at the railroad tracks; continue on Carleton Avenue (approximately 6 traffic lights) until you see the Cohalan Court Complex on left.

Southern State Parkway (From the East): 
Southern State Parkway to Exit 43A; exit Parkway and make right onto Spur Drive North; make right onto Carleton Avenue; make first right into the Cohalan Court Complex.

Southern State Parkway (From the West): 
Southern State Parkway to Exit 43A; cross over Spur Drive North; go past the Federal Courthouse Building; follow signs to the Cohalan Court Complex

Supreme Court-Criminal Term (Pre and Post Indictment Felonies): 
Arthur M. Cromarty Court Complex 
(Supreme Court, County Court, Commissioner of Jurors & Law Library) 
200 Center Drive Riverhead, New York 11901

Transportation

From the West: 
Exit 71 – Long Island Expressway; make right onto Route 24; proceed a few miles until you see signs on the right side of the road to the Criminal Courts Building.

From the East: 

Exit 61 North – Sunrise Highway; proceed on Route 51 for approximately 7 miles; Criminal Court Building is located on the left (Supreme Court, County Court, Commissioner of Jurors & Law Library) 200 Center Drive Riverhead, New York 11901 Exit 71 – Long Island Expressway; make right onto Route 24; proceed a few miles until you see signs on the right side of the road to the Criminal Courts Building. Exit 61 North – Sunrise Highway; proceed on Route 51 for approximately 7 miles; Criminal Court Building is located on the left.

Note: There are no “night” arraignments in Suffolk County and there is no central booking or detention center. If you need to find location of arrestees can be found by contacting the precinct of arrest.

Other Helpful Phone Numbers in Suffolk County

First Precinct: (631) 854-8100 
Second Precinct: (631) 854-8200 
Third Precinct: (631) 854-8300 
Fourth Precinct: (631) 854- 8400 
Fifth Precinct: (631) 854-8500 
Sixth Precinct: (631) 854-8600 
Seventh Precinct: (631) 854-8700