Manhattan Arrest Records – Carry out a Criminal Record Check

Manhattan arrest records can be searched online using governmental databases open to the public. There are also reliable private sources that will allow you to conduct a broader inquiry that also covers active warrants and court records. For a fully anonymous and free criminal record check, use the search form on this page.

Where to look for NYC Arrest records

The NYC Department of Corrections provides a computerized inmate lookup tool through which you can locate people in custody by name or booking and case number. If you are interested in additional details beyond what is presented online, you may contact the Department on the phone from 7:30 in the morning to 5:30 in the evening: 718-546-1500. For a more thorough investigation, turn to the computerized database run by the DOCCS. You will be able to see all inmates that served time in the state's prisons since the 1970s.

Finding New York County court records

The WebCriminal of the New York State Unified Court System enables users to search for criminal cases by case number, a person's name or court calendar. Bear in mind, though, that only cases with appearance date set for future are shown. For a wider inquiry that will display a person's criminal records, we strongly advise using the search service provided by www.usarrestsearch.org. For a very small fee, you will gain access to background reports that contain outstanding warrants, police records, incarceration histories and court dockets. The information is updated and accurate. All inquiries are fully anonymous and secure.

Carrying out a sex offender search

Do you want to find out whether there are sex offenders in your area that may pose a risk to you or to the ones you care for? Turn to the official NY sex offender registry. You can search by name, county or ZIP code. You can even sign up and get alerts on your email box when an offender has moved to your area.