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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in New York. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across New York, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in New York, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by New York's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in New York

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in New York

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in New York is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across New York.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in New York for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within New York. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in New York

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Filter Police Station by County

New York has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within New York. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Albany 9 Allegany 7 Broome 6 Cattaraugus 5 Cayuga 4 Chautauqua 7 Chemung 3 Chenango 6 Clinton 2 Columbia 4 Cortland 2 Delaware 3 Dutchess 13 Erie 18 Essex 3 Franklin 3 Fulton 3 Genesee 3 Greene 5 Hamilton 1 Herk 1 Herkimer 6 Jefferson 11 Lewis 1 Livingston 5 Madison 5 Monroe 8 Montgomery 4 Nassau 22 New York 2 Niagara 7 Onieda 12 Onondaga 11 Ontario 6 Orange 25 Orleans 3 Ostego 2 Oswego 7 Putnam 4 Queens 2 Rensselaer 7 Rockland 10 Saratoga 6 Schenectady 5 Schoharie 1 Schuyler 1 Seneca 3 St. Lawrence 7 Steuben 9 Suffolk 23 Sullivan 4 Tioga 1 Tompkins 5 Ulster 15 Warren 1 Washington 4 Wayne 8 Westchester 41 Wyoming 4 Yates 1

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in New York

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in New York is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

Facility Name County Action
Middleport NY Police Jail 22 Main St PO Box 186, Middleport, NY 14105
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Niagara Falls NY Police Jail 1925 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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North Tonawanda NY Police Jail 216 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Village of Youngstown NY Police Jail 240 Lockport St, Youngstown, NY 14174
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Kirkland NY Police Jail 2 New St PO Box B, Kirkland, NY 13321
Onieda View Details
New Hartford CT Police Jail 315-Madden Justice Building 32 Kellogg Road, New Hartford, N...
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New York Mills NY Police Jail 3 Maple St, New York Mills, NY 13417
Onieda View Details
Oriskany NY Police Jail 708 Utica St PO Box 904, Oriskany, NY 13424
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Rome NY Police Jail 301 North James St, Rome, NY 13440
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Sherrill NY Police Jail 373 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY 13461
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Utica NY Police Jail 413 Oriskany St West, Utica, NY 13502
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Utica NY Police Jail 413 Oriskany St West, Utica, NY 13502
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Vernon NY Police Jail 8 Ruth St, Vernon, NY 13476
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Village of Boonville NY Police Jail 13149 State Road 12, Boonville, NY 13309
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Whitestown NY Police Jail 8539 Clark Mills Road, Whitestown, NY 13492
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Yorkville NY Police Jail 30 Sixth St, Yorkville, NY 13495
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Baldwinsville NY Police Jail 16 West Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
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DeWitt NY Police Jail 5400 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057
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East Syracuse NY Police Jail 204 North Center St, East Syracuse, NY 13057
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Geddes NY Police Jail 1000 Woods Road, Geddes, NY 13209
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Jordon NY Police Jail 7 Mechanic St, Jordon, NY 13080
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Manlius NY Police Jail One Arkie Albanese Ave, Manlius, NY 13104
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Marcellus NY Police Jail 6 Slocombe Ave, Marcellus, NY 13108
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Village of Liverpool NY Police Jail 310 Sycamore St, Liverpool, NY 13088
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Village of North Syracuse NY Police Jail 608 S Bay Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212
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