Bronx County Arrest Records Lookup
Bronx County arrest records are handled differently than most New York counties because the Bronx is one of New York City's five boroughs. The NYPD, not a county sheriff, makes the vast majority of arrests here. That means record requests go through NYPD channels and the NYC court system rather than a standalone county office. Bronx County sits in the 12th Judicial District and has one of the busiest criminal courts in the state. This page covers how to find arrest records, court case data, and booking information in the Bronx.
Bronx County Overview
NYPD Arrest Records for the Bronx
The NYPD handles nearly all arrests in the Bronx. Arrest reports are kept by the NYPD Records Access Division at One Police Plaza, Room 110C, New York, NY 10038. The phone number is 646-610-5296. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
All records requests go through the NYC OpenRecords portal. Pick "New York City Police Department" from the agency list. You will need the full name, date of arrest or incident, and any case numbers you have. A government-issued photo ID is required for in-person requests. NYPD processes criminal fingerprint transactions around the clock, with arrest transactions taking about 15 minutes on average.
Fees run $0.25 per page for copies. Certified documents have additional costs. Arrest reports may take a few days to become available after an incident because officers need time for proper filing. In 2024, NYPD received over 37,500 FOIL requests through the portal.
Bronx Criminal Court Records
Bronx Criminal Court is at 215 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451. Call 718-618-2460 for general information. Arraignments happen seven days a week, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Central booking is at 718-590-2817. This court handles misdemeanors and lesser offenses, plus arraignments and preliminary hearings for felonies.
You can get to the courthouse by taking the C, D, or 4 train to Yankee Stadium/161st Street Station. Bus lines BX6 and BX13 stop at East 161st and Sheridan. The BX1 runs to East 161st and Grand Concourse. The acting County Clerk is Kevin Rothermel, reachable at 718-618-3300. Court records from felony cases go through the County Clerk's office.
Supreme Court Criminal Term sits at 851 Grand Concourse. That is where serious felony cases are tried. The same building holds Surrogate's Court.
Note: Bronx County docket numbers use the prefix "BX" to indicate the borough of origin.
Bronx County District Attorney
The Bronx County District Attorney's Office is at 198 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451. Phone is 718-590-2000. The DA reviews arrests and files charges for cases in the Bronx. This office handles everything from low-level misdemeanors to major felonies.
Victim services are available for people affected by crime. You can contact the DA's office to check on a case status or to get information about the prosecution of a specific arrest. The office works with NYPD and other agencies on investigations.
NYC Inmate Lookup for Bronx Arrests
The NYC Department of Correction Inmate Lookup shows who is currently held in NYC jails. It covers all five boroughs, including Bronx County. The system shows charges, court dates, book and case numbers, bail amounts, and holding location. You can also call the DOC Information Center at 718-546-1500 any time of day or night.
If someone was arrested in the Bronx within the last 72 hours, they may still be in police custody and not yet in the DOC system. Give it a few days before checking. People transferred to state prison can be found through DOCCS Inmate Lookup. Federal inmates are on the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov.
Statewide Record Searches
The Office of Court Administration Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers courts in all 62 New York counties, including Bronx County. The search is name-based and requires an exact match on name and date of birth. Sealed records do not appear. Results with hits come back in one to two business days after review.
For official criminal history records, the DCJS is the only source. These are fingerprint-based and cannot be obtained through FOIL or third-party sites. The fee is $50 to $65 through an IdentoGO location. Under CPL section 160.50, dismissed cases are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act phases in automatic sealing of eligible convictions starting November 2024.
You can check WebCrims for free to see pending criminal cases with future court dates. Guest login is available without registration.
FOIL Requests in Bronx County
For NYPD records, submit a FOIL request through the OpenRecords portal. For court records, go through the County Clerk. The NYPD Records Access Division can be emailed at foil@nypd.org. Appeals go to foilappeals@nypd.org.
Aided reports (injury reports) need a special form. Mail it to NYPD Mail Room, Criminal Records Unit, One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope. For aided report questions, call 718-610-8457 during business hours.
Under the Freedom of Information Law, agencies must respond within five business days. They can grant access, deny with reasons, or ask for more time. Denials can be appealed. Fees are $0.25 per page. Records tied to ongoing investigations or sealed cases are exempt from disclosure.
Bronx County Arrest Record Sealing
Arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed under CPL section 160.50. No filing is needed. Marijuana convictions covered by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act are expunged and treated as if they never occurred. It is illegal to ask about those expunged records.
CPL section 160.59 allows sealing of up to two convictions after 10 years. You need to file a motion with the court where the conviction happened. The NY Attorney General's office has details on eligibility. Non-citizens should know that sealed records may still be visible to federal immigration authorities.
Note: The Sex Offender Registry is a free search tool for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders in any county.
The WebCrims system lets anyone search for pending Bronx County criminal cases using a guest login at no cost.
Nearby Counties
Bronx County borders the following counties. Each has its own record-keeping systems:
Cities in Bronx County
The Bronx is part of New York City. For city-level arrest record resources, visit the New York City page.