NYC Department of Correction Strip Search Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
If you were in NYC Department of Correction custody between March 28, 2020 and February 29, 2024 and were strip searched at the Manhattan Court Division after already being strip searched before leaving Rikers Island, you can file a claim for a payment. Claim forms must be postmarked by November 26, 2026.
Who qualifies
- Between March 28, 2020 and February 29, 2024.
- In NY.
“Individuals in New York City Department of Correction custody between March 28, 2020 and February 29, 2024 who were strip searched upon arrival at the Manhattan Court Division after having been strip searched prior to departing Rikers Island for court.”From the court-approved notice
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by November 26, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement, run by Verita. The official site is nystripsearchsettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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