Herkimer County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

Individuals seeking arrest information from the Sheriff's Office can complete a Freedom of Information Request Form. The form may be mailed or submitted in person to 320 North Main Street, Suite 2900, Herkimer, NY 13350. The Sheriff's Office also provides an online inmate search tool.

Herkimer County is served by several Police Departments, including the Ilion Police Department, Frankfort Police Department, and Little Falls Police Department. To request an arrest record, start by identifying which department made the arrest. Once confirmed, you can submit a request for the record through the department's Records Office or its official website under Public Records, Incident Reports, or FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request sections. Be sure to include important details such as the individual's name, the arrest date, and a brief description of the incident to help locate the correct record.

Criminal records for individuals in Herkimer County can be obtained from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The database includes arrest, charge, and conviction details submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state.

To request records online, visit the DCJS FOIL Record Access Center Portal and select "Submit a FOIL Request." New users must create an account, while returning users can log in with their credentials. Follow the steps and submit your request through the portal.

For mail requests, complete a written FOIL application and send it to:

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Criminal History Record Search Unit Alfred E. Smith Building 80 South Swan Street Albany, NY 12210

If you are looking for arrest records tied to formal charges here in Herkimer County, you can find them through the Herkimer County Court or any local Town and Village Courts. The County Clerk's Office manages these records.

To get a copy of a criminal court record, you can stop by the courthouse and request it in person. Ensure you provide the case number or the full name of the individual involved to facilitate the record search. The County Residents can also look up cases online through the New York State Unified Court System. Users may select "Search as Guest" or log in, then access the Case Search feature. To find Herkimer County records, select "Herkimer" from the County dropdown, enter a full case number or case number with year, choose a Case Type, and set optional date filters. Click "Search" to retrieve results.

However, you may also want to check out third-party sites like InfoTracer, which may provide quicker access to criminal court records for Herkimer County.