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Cayuga County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Cayuga County Arrest Records

New York State law enforcement agencies process more than 300,000 arrests annually, with Cayuga County reporting about 1,000 of all arrests statewide. Arrest records, including suspects' names and charges, are open to the public as required by the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Members of the public can view arrest records online or make formal requests to the appropriate record custodians in Cayuga. While online databases typically provide arrest reports at no cost, printed copies or extensive record searches may require a fee.

According to the FOI law, records containing the identities of minors, expunged cases, or active investigations are confidential. Only record owners, law enforcement agencies, and the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office can view restricted records.

How To Look Up Cayuga County Arrest Records

Requesters can visit any of the following record custodians to look up Cayuga County arrest records.

Sheriff Arrest Records

You can view Weekly Arrest Reports available on the Cayuga County Sheriff's website. Alternatively, you can send phone, fax, and walk-in requests to the Records Unit at:

CCSO Records Section

7445 County House Road

Auburn, New York 13021

Phone: (315) 253-1148

Note that copies of arrest records typically cost $0.25 per page. When requesting copies, you may be required to provide details such as the subject's name and arrest date.

Police Arrest Records

Arrest records are available at the police departments in cities and towns within Cayuga County. You can request records in person at the nearest police office or visit the department's website to submit online requests. Below are the major police departments in the county and their websites:

New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

The New York DCJS criminal records, which include arrest reports and charges, are available only to record owners, employers, and authorized public agencies. Individuals seeking their records must schedule a fingerprinting appointment online or call IdentoGO at (877) 472-6915. When booking, they must provide one of the two service codes: 15465F (for unsuppressed records) or 15464Z (for suppressed records).

On the appointment day, requesters must bring valid government-issued identification and the $14.25 processing fee. Payment can be made using a credit card, business check, or money order payable to Idemia. The DCJS typically processes criminal records requests within three to four weeks.

Licensing agencies and approved employers can get criminal records by completing the Request for Criminal Records Form. Afterwards, they can submit the form by mail to:

Office of Legal Services

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

RE: Criminal History Record Information Access Inquiry

Alfred E. Smith Building

80 South Swan St.

Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 457-8413

Members of the public can access limited criminal records online through the Criminal History Record Search maintained by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA). Users can create an account on the CHRS portal and perform a search using an individual's name and date of birth. Each search costs $95 per name, with payment accepted via credit or debit card.

Criminal Court Records

The Cayuga County Clerk keeps criminal court records, which typically include records of arrested persons. To get these records, interested persons can visit the county clerk's online search portal. Mail and in-person requests can be made to the clerk at:

Cayuga County Clerk's Office

160 Genesee Street

Auburn, NY 13021

Phone: (315) 253-1271

Requesters can also use New York's WebCriminal resource to view criminal case files. Cayuga County arrest records are also accessible online through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Cayuga has an arrest rate of 1,489 arrests per 100,000 residents. Below are the recorded arrest figures for adults and juveniles in the county during this time.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder1
Robbery6
Assault45
Sexual Offenses10
Burglary/Invasion of Privacy/Residential Entry31
Larceny160
Drug Offenses106
DWI Offenses145
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)52
Total Property Crimes229
Others577
Total Number of Arrests1,109

Source: New York Division of Criminal Justice Statistics; Open Data portal

Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Cayuga county, New York with a total number of 36 employees - 1 female, 31 male officers and 4 civilians. Cayuga County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NY0050000, it belongs to the Middle Atlantic division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.

Police Departments in Cayuga County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Auburn Police Department46 North St315-253-3231

Cayuga County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Cayuga County

NameAddressPhone
Auburn Correctional Facility135 State Street315-253-8401
Cayuga Correctional Facility2202 State Route 38a, P.o. Box 1150315-497-1110
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