Chemung County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office manages the county correctional facility and maintains custody records of incarcerated individuals. To request records, interested parties may visit the Sheriff's Office official website or contact the office directly at:

203 William Street

Elmira, NY 14901

Phone: (607) 737-2987

Fax: (607) 737-2930

Arrest records are maintained by the county's local police departments within their respective jurisdictions. Residents may request access to these records by contacting the relevant agencies. Many departments simplify the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request process by providing online platforms for submitting requests or viewing records. Some major police departments serving the county include:

• Elmira Police Department
• Horseheads Police Department

The county is also served by the New York State Police (NYSP), which provides various law enforcement services, including criminal investigations and emergency response.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains official criminal history records. Individuals seeking their criminal history records must submit fingerprints through authorized providers to ensure accurate matching. For further assistance, individuals may contact the DCJS Records Review Unit at:

4 Tower Place

Albany, NY 12203-3764

Phone: (518) 457-9847

Moreover, the New York Office of Court Administration (OCA) offers a statewide Criminal History Record Search (CHRS) for a fee of $95. This search is based on an individual's name and date of birth and includes pending and conviction records from criminal cases statewide, including Chemung County courts. Requests may be submitted online via the Direct Access application or by mailing a completed CHRS application form to the Office of Court Administration at:

25 Beaver Street

New York, NY 10004

Phone: (800) 268-7869

The Clerk's Office maintains various official documents for residents, including court documents, and provides access to public records. Requesters may access court case records by visiting the County Court at:

210 Lake Street

Elmira, NY 14901

Phone: 607-737-2920​

An Application for Access to Records form is available for download. Completed forms may be mailed or faxed to the Public Information and Records Department at:​

203 Lake Street

P.O. Box 588

Elmira, NY 14902 Phone: (607) 737-2837 Fax: (607) 737-0351

Reproduction of records typically incurs a fee of $0.25 per page. Additional charges may apply for electronic formats or extensive searches.

Alternatively, the New York State Unified Court System offers an eCourts service. This tool allows users to view current and disposed case information, including that of Chemung County. They may also sign up for case tracking. In addition, reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer offer convenient access to Chemung County arrest records.