Queens County Arrest Records
Queens County arrest records are handled through NYPD and the NYC court system because Queens is one of New York City's five boroughs. There is no county sheriff making arrests here. Instead, 16 NYPD precincts serve Queens, and all arrest records flow through the NYPD Records Access Division and the Queens Criminal Court at 125-01 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. The Queens County District Attorney's Office, led by DA Melinda Katz, prosecutes cases from across the borough. This page covers every way to find arrest records in Queens County, from NYPD FOIL requests to court lookups and inmate searches.
Queens County Overview
NYPD Arrest Records in Queens
The NYPD makes the vast majority of arrests in Queens County. Arrest reports are held by the NYPD Records Access Division at One Police Plaza, Room 110C, New York, NY 10038. Phone is 646-610-5296. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Queens has 16 precincts, and each generates arrest data that feeds into the central NYPD system.
All records requests go through the NYC OpenRecords portal. Select "New York City Police Department" as the agency. You will need the full name, date of arrest, and any case numbers you have. A photo ID is required for in-person requests. NYPD processes arrest fingerprint transactions around the clock, with each transaction taking about 15 minutes on average.
Fees are $0.25 per page for copies. Certified copies cost more. Reports may take a few days after an incident to become available. NYPD received over 37,500 FOIL requests through OpenRecords in 2024.
Note: Queens docket numbers use the prefix "QN" to indicate the borough of origin.
Queens Criminal Court Records
Queens Criminal Court is at 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. General information is at (718) 520-3500. The Clerk's Office is at (718) 298-0792. Central Booking is (718) 268-4498. Arraignments run seven days a week, 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Desk Appearance Tickets are heard Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The courthouse is near Hoover Avenue and 82nd Avenue in Kew Gardens. Take the E or F train to Union Turnpike Station. Bus lines Q60, Q37, Q74, and Q46 also serve the area. Parking near the courthouse is limited. The court handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony proceedings. Cases that require trial by indictment move to Supreme Court.
The Queens County Clerk's Office is at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY. This is where you go for court records and document requests related to felony cases that went through Supreme Court.
Queens County District Attorney
DA Melinda Katz runs the Queens County District Attorney's Office at 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Phone is (718) 286-6000. Email is info@queensda.org. The DA's website has information on programs and services. Victim services can be reached at (718) 286-6812.
The DA reviews every arrest in Queens and files charges. For case status or prosecution details, contact this office. The DA's staff can also help crime victims navigate the court process and access support services. The office works closely with NYPD precincts across the borough on investigations and case preparation.
NYC Inmate Lookup for Queens Arrests
The NYC Department of Correction Inmate Lookup covers all five boroughs, including Queens. The system shows charges, court dates, book and case numbers, bail amounts, and which facility is holding the person. Call the DOC Information Center at (718) 546-1500 any time of day. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
People arrested in Queens may be held at the Queens Detention Complex or at Rikers Island. If someone was arrested within the last 72 hours, they might still be in police custody and not yet in the DOC system. For people who have been transferred to state prison, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup instead.
The VINE notification system lets crime victims register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. This includes release dates, transfers, and escapes.
Statewide Record Searches for Queens
The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and covers all 62 New York counties, including Queens. It is name-based and requires an exact match on name and date of birth. Results come back in one to two business days for hits. Sealed records do not show up.
The DCJS keeps fingerprint-based records. These are the only official state criminal history records. Third-party sites do not have access. Submit fingerprints at an IdentoGO location for $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 days.
Use WebCrims for free to look up pending criminal cases in Queens County. Guest access works without registration. Only active cases with future court dates appear.
FOIL Requests for Queens County Records
For NYPD records, use the OpenRecords portal. For court records, go through the County Clerk. You can also email NYPD directly at foil@nypd.org. Appeals go to foilappeals@nypd.org. For DA records, contact the Queens County DA's office.
Agencies must respond within five business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Records from ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and materials that would invade personal privacy are commonly withheld. Denials come in writing and can be appealed.
Aided reports (injury reports) need a special form. Mail it to NYPD Mail Room, Criminal Records Unit, One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038 with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Sealing Records in Queens County
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal seal automatically. Cannabis convictions under the MRTA are expunged. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, seals eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years from sentence completion.
CPL section 160.59 lets you seal up to two convictions after 10 years. Only one felony is allowed. Sex offenses and violent felonies are excluded. File with the court where the conviction happened. The NY Attorney General has details on eligibility.
Note: The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders.
The WebCrims system above lets anyone search for pending Queens County criminal cases using free guest access.
Nearby Counties
Queens County borders these NYC boroughs and counties:
Cities in Queens County
Queens is part of New York City. For city-level arrest record resources, visit the New York City page.