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NYC Central Booking Settlement

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The City of New York settled allegations that it detained people in unconstitutional conditions at its Central Booking facilities between April 8, 2017 and December 27, 2019 and between February 3, 2020 and March 1, 2023, violating their rights under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The City of New York denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement of three consolidated class actions over the conditions of confinement at The City of New York's Central Booking facilities. The settlement website states The City of New York has agreed to pay up to $21,500,000 into a settlement fund, and eligible class members may receive up to $475 for each time they were held in a Central Booking facility during the class period.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

How much can you get?

up to $475 per detentionTotal fund: $21,500,000

When is the claim deadline?

Who is eligible?

People who were detained at a Central Booking facility between April 8, 2017 and December 27, 2019 (Brooklyn Central Booking), or between February 3, 2020 and March 1, 2023 (all Central Booking locations).

How do you get paid?

Eligible class members may receive up to $475 for each time they were held in a Central Booking facility during the class period. The payment amount is based on the number of times you were detained in a Central Booking facility during the class period.

What proof do you need?

You must submit the claim form, online or by mail. To confirm the number of times you were held in a Central Booking facility according to NYDOC records, contact the Settlement Administrator.

When is the final approval hearing?

October 22, 2026

How do you file a claim?

File your claim on the official site

This information is not a substitute for legal advice.

Verified on . Based on Official Settlement Website — Capobianco et al. v. The City of New York et al.; Brennan et al. v. The City of New York et al.; and Aboubakar et al. v. The City of New York et al., Case Nos. 1:21-cv-06125 (NGG)(PCG); 1:19-cv-2054 (NGG)(PCG); and 1:20-cv-01716 (NGG)(PCG) (E.D.N.Y.) (Angeion Group, 2026). See the method.

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