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NYC DOC – Rikers Island – Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC)

718-546-1500

City of New York Department of Correction 16-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY, 11370

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doc/html/facilities/locate_facility.shtml

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NYC DOC – Rikers Island – Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) serves to provide custody of prisoners awaiting trial. The NYC DOC – Rikers Island – Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) is located at City of New York Department of Correction
16-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY, 11370 in downtown East Elmhurst adjacent to the courthouse. The current NYC DOC – Rikers Island – Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) was opened in June, 1979, replacing an antiquated facility built in 1915 which was located on the top floor of the old courthouse.

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NYC DOC – Rikers Island – Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) — General Information

Facility Name NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC)
Facility Type City Jail
Capacity 1647
Address City of New York Department of Correction 16-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY, 11370
Phone 718-546-1500
City East Elmhurst
Postal Code 11370
State New York
County Queens County
Official Website http://www.nyc.gov/html/doc/html/facilities/locate_facility.shtml

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Sending a Mail/Care Package

Inmates can receive letters, postcards, and photographs (no more than 5 at a time). Send mail to this address:

Inmate's First and Last Name
c/o NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC)
City of New York Department of Correction 16-00 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY, 11370

When sending mail, ensure the envelope has the name and return address of the sender, else it might get rejected and not be delivered to the inmate.

Sending Money

The easiest way to give money to an inmate is to deposit money online. You can Click here to start the process of setting up an account through SmartDeposit.com, which will enable you to deposit money in an inmate’s account.

Another way to deposit money to an inmate is to visit a kiosk located in a lobby. Using the kiosk, you can allocate cash or a credit card transaction to credit an inmate’s account.

The last option, the slowest option, is to send a money order via the mail. The money order should be made out to the NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) Inmate Fund. In the memo field, clearly print or type the name of the inmate. Never send cash through the mail.

Phone calls

Like many other jails, NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) uses Securus Technologies to facilitate phone calls with inmates. While inmates cannot receive calls, they can make phone calls. It’s best for family and friends to set up an account with Securus or call them for at 718-546-1500.

Visitation

The easiest way to visit an inmate at NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBDC) is do so via video. Schedule an appointment, and you can do a video visit from the lobby of the jail. Visits will last for up to 20 minutes and not cost any money. Like phone calls, you will need to register with Securus. You should schedule your visit on the website at least 24 hours before you plan to visit. If you do not have regular internet access, there is a terminal in the jail lobby that will allow you to set up a visit. Inmates can receive up to 2 lobby video visits per week.

Visiting Hours

Monday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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