Yonkers 24 Hour Booking Records
Yonkers 24 hour booking records are processed by the Yonkers Police Department, the fourth-largest police force in New York State. With about 200,000 residents, Yonkers is the largest city in Westchester County and sits just north of the Bronx. Booking records from Yonkers arrests are kept by the police department and the Westchester County jail. You can search for inmates in custody, request arrest reports, or use state databases to find booking information tied to Yonkers cases.
Yonkers Overview
Yonkers Police Booking Process
The Yonkers Police Department runs its own booking operation. For non-emergency calls, dial (914) 377-7900. The records division is at (914) 377-7225. When officers arrest someone, they process the booking at a Yonkers police facility. Fingerprints, photos, and charge information all get recorded. The booking sheet becomes part of the criminal case file.
After booking, the decision on release or detention depends on the charges. People arrested on minor offenses may get an appearance ticket. They walk out with a date to come back to court. More serious cases result in the person being held for arraignment. If held, they go to the Westchester County Jail at 10 Woods Road in Valhalla. You can call the jail at (914) 231-1000 for inmate information. The jail holds people from across Westchester County who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
The screenshot below shows the City of Yonkers website where you can find government department contacts and city services.
The city site has links to all departments including the police division for records requests and general inquiries.
Search Yonkers Booking Records
To check if someone is currently in jail after a Yonkers arrest, call the Westchester County Jail at (914) 231-1000. Give them the person's full name. Staff can tell you if someone is being held and what facility they are in.
State-level tools give you broader reach. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup shows everyone in New York State prison. If someone from Yonkers was convicted and sentenced to state time, they show up here. It is free. Just type in a name and check the results. The VINE notification system covers both county and state facilities. Search by name to see current status. Register for alerts if you want to know when someone is released or transferred.
For a complete booking history, the Division of Criminal Justice Services handles statewide criminal history checks. A DCJS background check uses fingerprints and includes every arrest processed in New York. There is a fee, and it takes a few weeks to get results. This is the most thorough way to search someone's full booking record across the state.
Yonkers 24 Hour Booking Access Laws
Booking records from Yonkers are subject to New York State law. The person's name, charges, and arrest date are considered public. Correction Law Section 9 requires correctional facilities to maintain records of everyone in custody and make basic information available.
To get detailed records, file a request under the Freedom of Information Law. Write to the Yonkers Police Department records division at (914) 377-7225. State the person's name, the arrest date, and what you need. FOIL requests must get a response within five business days. The actual documents can take longer to produce, depending on the complexity of the request and the age of the records.
Sealed records are a factor. CPL Section 160.50 requires the sealing of booking records when a case is dismissed or the person is acquitted. Once sealed, the record is hidden from public view. Only law enforcement and authorized agencies can access it. Active cases and convictions stay open and searchable.
Note: Yonkers City Court handles arraignments for misdemeanors and violations booked through the Yonkers police.
Get Yonkers Arrest and Booking Data
You have several options for getting records from a Yonkers booking. Each has its own timeline and cost.
Calling the Yonkers Police records division at (914) 377-7225 is the quickest way to ask about a specific case. They can tell you if a record exists and how to get a copy. For formal copies, put your request in writing and send it to the department. Include all the details you have about the arrest. Case numbers and complaint numbers speed up the search. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but carry an official seal that makes them valid for legal proceedings. Plan for a processing time of at least two weeks for most written requests.
Nearby Cities With Booking Records
Yonkers borders New York City to the south and several Westchester County communities to the north and east. These nearby cities and towns have their own police and booking procedures but share the Westchester County jail.
All of these communities process bookings locally but transfer people who are held to the same county facility in Valhalla.
Westchester County 24 Hour Booking
Yonkers is the largest city in Westchester County. People held after booking go to the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla. For more about county-wide booking resources, court system details, and inmate information, visit the county page.