Find an Inmate at Great Meadow Corrections Facility, Ny
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Overview
Looking for someone who may be at Great Meadow Correctional Facility? Start by picking the right lookup tool based on where the person was arrested or sentenced: New York state DOCCS, a county system, NYC, or federal. If you have a Department Identification Number (DIN), use it—that's usually the most accurate way to find the correct record. No DIN? Search using the exact full legal name plus date of birth. Before you start, gather a quick checklist: correct spelling, birth date, and any agency ID you have. You can also register for VINE to get automated notifications about releases, transfers, and custody changes, with alerts available in English and Spanish. Some special records may require extra identifiers or a business-hours administrative request.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- New York state inmate searches accept a Department Identification Number (DIN) or, if unknown, full name plus date of birth.
- VINE offers automated custody-change notifications for New York cases, with alerts available in English and Spanish.
- Choose the correct system—state DOCCS, county, NYC, or federal—based on where the person was arrested or sentenced before searching.
- Some registries and special records may require additional identifiers or a phone/administrative request handled during business hours.
- The New York State Archives research room is at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230.
Common Questions
How can I find an inmate in New York if I don’t have a DIN?
Use the New York state search with the person’s full legal name plus date of birth when you don’t have a DIN. If you still can’t find them, switch to the county, NYC, or federal system based on where they were arrested or sentenced.
Can I get notified when someone is released or transferred in New York?
Yes. You can register with VINE to receive automated notifications about releases, transfers, and other custody changes, with alerts available in English or Spanish.
What information should I have before doing an inmate lookup?
Have the person’s exact full name and date of birth ready, and use the DIN or another agency ID if you have it. Some searches may also require additional identifiers (such as an exact address or driver’s license number) or a business-hours administrative request.
How do I contact the New York State Archives Researcher Services?
Email archref@nysed.gov or call (518) 474-8955 for researcher and records inquiries. You can also use these contacts to ask about appointments, forms, and retrieval procedures.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Archives research room?
Yes. Visits to the Archives research room are by appointment only, and you can schedule by email or phone through Researcher Services.
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