Updated October 6, 2026 at 7:19 AM EDT; originally published October4,2026.
Location and detention dates determine eligibility
New York City Central Booking settlement claims remain open through October 19, 2026, after the October 5 exclusion and objection deadline. The administrator describes up to $21.5 million to resolve three consolidated conditions-of-confinement lawsuits.
The website identifies Brooklyn Central Booking detentions from April 8, 2017 through December 27, 2019, and all Central Booking locations from February 3, 2020 through March 1, 2023. Those periods and locations are separate eligibility tests.
The per-detention cap is not an automatic award
Eligible members may receive up to $475 for each qualifying detention, but payment requires a claim and final settlement approval. The maximum does not establish an immediate award or mean everyone receives the same total. Use the notice and actual detention information rather than a broad personal history.
Claims may be filed through the administrator or mailed with an October 19 postmark. The final hearing is scheduled October 22. Preserve claim confirmation and check the official case website for changes. The settlement route should not be confused with making a new complaint about a current confinement.