Chautauqua County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

Record seekers can view or request copies of Chautauqua County arrest records from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at:

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office

15 East Chautauqua Street

Mayville, NY 14757

Phone: (716) 753-4442

Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides an Online Tool to search for current inmate information.

Chautauqua County arrest records can be obtained from local Police Departments within the county. Before requesters can access arrest records from any of the PDs, they must identify the appropriate police department that handled the arrest. Police Departments in the county offer access to arrest records online, by mail, and in person for a fee. Fees vary by agency and may cover copying, certification, or processing costs. The following are some Police Departments in the county:

• City of Jamestown Police Department
• City of Dunkirk Police Department
• Fredonia Police Department
• Westfield Police Department

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains the state's official criminal history records, including Chautauqua County arrest records. Individuals can inspect or request copies of their own criminal records by completing and submitting an online Fingerprint Card Order Form available on the DCJIS portal. A fee of $14.25 is charged for fingerprint processing.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services does not release Chautauqua County criminal records to third parties. Certain employers, such as law enforcement agencies and government organizations authorized by law, can obtain criminal records through DCJS with the subjects' consent. For more information about Chautauqua County criminal records, contact the office by phone at (518) 457-9847 for further assistance.

Interested individuals may access Chautauqua County criminal court records from the Chautauqua County Court and the Chautauqua County City Courts. Chautauqua County criminal court records are maintained by the Court Clerks. To obtain copies of arrest records, records seekers may contact the Court Clerks' Offices by mail or in person during business hours. Relevant details may be required before obtaining copies of criminal records, such as the defendant's name, case number, and date of birth. Applicable fees may apply for obtaining copies of criminal records.

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