$21.5M New York City Central Booking class action settlement
Filed against New York City Central Booking
The New York City Central Booking settlement closed to new claims on October 19, 2026. Late claims are not accepted; anyone who filed in time is paid by the settlement administrator.
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About This Settlement
The City of New York has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve class action lawsuit claims that it violated the rights of people detained in its Central Booking facilities.
The New York settlement benefits individuals who were detained in New York City’s Central Booking facilities between April 8, 2017, and Dec. 27, 2019, for detainees at Brooklyn Central Booking and between Feb. 3, 2020, and March 1, 2023, for detainees at all Central Booking locations.
According to the class action lawsuit, the City of New York violated the rights of detainees by subjecting them to unconstitutional conditions in Central Booking facilities. The city denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a $21.5 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations.
Central Booking facilities are places where individuals are taken after being arrested but before being arraigned. These facilities are often overcrowded and have been the subject of lawsuits in the past.
Under the terms of the New York settlement, class members can receive up to $475 for each time they were held in a Central Booking facility during the class period.
Class members can confirm the number of times they were held in a Central Booking facility by contacting the settlement administrator.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 5, 2026.
The final approval hearing for the civil rights violations settlement is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2026.
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 19, 2026.
The class action settlement benefits individuals who were detained at Brooklyn Central Booking between April 8, 2017, and Dec. 27, 2019, or at any New York City Central Booking location between Feb. 3, 2020, and March 1, 2023.
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Filing Has Closed
The deadline to file a claim was October 19, 2026. The administrator is no longer accepting claims, and there is nothing to submit here. If you filed before the deadline, any payment comes from the administrator directly.
Check the official settlement site for distribution updates →Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get from the New York City Central Booking settlement?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $475. Actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims filed and any documented losses.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was October 19, 2026 and it has passed. The administrator is no longer accepting claims for this settlement.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Yes, you may need to provide supporting documentation such as receipts or account records.
Can I still file a claim?
No. Filing for this settlement has closed and late claims are not accepted. Browse the settlements still open below — most people qualify for more than one.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
This settlement is available to eligible consumers in the United States. Check the official settlement notice for detailed eligibility criteria.
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