Dutchess County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain arrest records from a police department in Dutchess County, first identify the department that made the arrest. Then, visit their website to check if they provide a FOIL request form. While most police departments in Dutchess County use the general FOIL request form and accept requests by mail, some may also allow individuals to submit requests online. Dutchess County is served by several police departments, including:

• Beacon Police Department
• Fishkill Police Department
• Hyde Park Police Department
• Poughkeepsie Police Department
• Wappingers Falls Police Department

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains criminal history records in New York State, which include details of arrests, sentencing information, and indictments submitted by criminal justice agencies.

Dutchess County residents who live in New York State can obtain their own criminal history record by scheduling a fingerprint appointment through IdentoGO online or by calling 877-472-6915. When scheduling, applicants must use the service code 15464Z for suppressed records or 15465F for unsuppressed records. A valid means of ID is required during the appointment, along with a $14.25 fee, payable by credit card, check, or money order. Once the request is submitted, the DCJS processes it and sends the results via U.S. mail within three weeks.

Residents living outside of New York State may start their application by using the service code 15464Z for suppressed records or 15465F for unsuppressed records while scheduling an appointment via IdentoGO. To find a convenient location, applicants may use the "Locate an Enrollment Center" feature on the IdentoGO website by entering their zip code or city. It is required to visit the location with a proper ID and make a payment of $44.25 by credit card, money order, or check.

Individuals who do not have access to an IdentoGO location can still obtain their records by completing the Cardscan submission process. To do so, they must download, print, and complete an FBI (FD-258) fingerprint card, then visit their local law enforcement agency to have their fingerprints taken. Once completed, they must enroll for Cardscan submission on the IdentoGO website, which requires a $14.25 fee. After enrollment, they will receive a confirmation page with a barcode printed in the top right corner. Applicants must print and sign this page, then mail it along with the completed fingerprint card to:

IDENTOGO

Cardscan Department - NY Program

340 Seven Springs Way

Suite 250

Brentwood, TN 37027

You may find arrest records for arrests that resulted in charges at the Dutchess County courthouses, depending on where the case was heard. The Dutchess County Clerk's Office provides access to records related to felonies during regular business hours. You may also use the New York State Unified Court System's WebCriminal Portal to find criminal cases heard in the County Court.

For misdemeanor and lesser offenses, records may be available through the City, Town, or Village Courts where the case was heard. Each court may have its own process for requesting records, and inquiries should be directed to the court's clerk. Additionally, you may find Dutchess County arrest records using veritable third-party resources like InfoTracer.