NYS Inmate Lookup: Staying Connected With Loved Ones

This lookup is intended to provide interested parties with information on the status and location of individuals incarcerated in a new york state department of corrections and community supervision (doccs) facility. Incarcerated individual lookup is intended to provide interested constituents with information on the status and location of incarcerated individuals in all 44 nys department of corrections and community supervision correctional facilities. The most direct way to find an individual is by using the department identification number (din). The din is a number assigned to each individual admitted to doccs. The same din is used throughout individuals' terms of commitment no matter where they are housed.

In addition to enhancing the safety of our correctional facilities, doccs wants to ensure that visits are family friendly and the visiting experience for the incarcerated population and their loved ones is positive. Visitors who violate rules may be prosecuted and/or lose visiting privileges. Two ways of looking up an inmate by name. Exact last name with year of birth. If you know about how old the inmate is or his or her year of birth, this can narrow the search. Be aware though, that using the year of birth is based on an exact match with the inmate's last name. Inmates rely on phone calls to stay in touch with their loved ones. By sending money, you enable them to maintain communication and share important moments with family and friends. This connection can significantly alleviate the emotional challenges of incarceration.