Albany County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

The Albany County Sheriff's Office performs law enforcement functions and maintains arrest records. Information on the agency's activities is available at its office located at:

Albany County Sheriff

16 Eagle Street

Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 487-5400

Requesters may also file FOIL requests online through the Albany County public records portal.

In Albany County, local police departments operate at the municipal level. These agencies maintain arrest records pertaining to the cities or towns that they operate in. Requesters can access these records through the municipality's public records portal or by visiting the relevant police department in person. Listed below are some of the major local police departments in Albany County.

• Albany Police Department
• Colonie Police Department
• Guilderland Police Department
• Bethlehem Police Department
• Watervliet Police Department

Albany County arrest records are part of the statewide criminal history information maintained by the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). To request records from the DCJS, visit an authorized center for fingerprint capturing. Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling (877) 472-6915. On the day of your appointment, bring a valid ID along with a check, money order, or card for applicable fees. After processing a records request, the DCJS typically responds by U.S. mail within three to four weeks.

As the primary criminal courts in Albany County, the Supreme and County Courts adjudicate criminal charges arising from arrests made within the county. Records of these proceedings are available online through the New York State Unified Court System. Requesters may also request records from the clerk's office at the court where the case was heard.

Additionally, Albany County criminal court records may be accessed through the New York Statewide Criminal History Record Search (CHRS). Interested persons may request these records through the Online Direct Access portal or by mailing a completed Application Form to:

NYS Office of Court Administration

Division of Technology and Court Research

Criminal History Record Search Unit

25 Beaver Street (Room 830 - Front Counter)

New York, NY 10004

Third-party platforms like InfoTracer also offer reliable search tools that allow users to find Albany County arrest records using several search options, including location, name, and case number.