Jefferson County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest reports and inmate records maintained by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are publicly accessible. You can get these records by submitting written requests by mail or in person to:

JCSO Records Division

753 Waterman Drive

Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: (315) 786-2701

Arrest records are available at the following police departments in cities and towns within Jefferson County.

• Watertown Police Department
• Black River Police Department
• Sackets Harbor Police Department

You can request records in person at the nearest police office or visit the department's website to submit online requests. When requesting copies, you may be required to provide details such as the subject's name and arrest date.

Criminal records in New York are publicly accessible online through the Criminal History Record Search portal. To search the statewide database, requesters must create new accounts on the CHRS portal. Afterward, provide the subject's name and date of birth in the appropriate spaces. Online requesters must also enter debit or credit card details to pay the $95 search fee. Meanwhile, county residents can request their criminal records using the following steps:

• Book a fingerprinting appointment online or call the state's vendor at (877) 472-6915
• When booking, provide one of the two service codes: 15465F (for unsuppressed records) or 15464Z (for suppressed records)
• Provide valid photo identification on the appointment day
• Pay the $14.25 processing fee

Record owners can pay the processing fee using a credit card, business check, or money order payable to Idemia. The NY Division of Criminal Justice Services typically processes criminal records requests within three to four weeks. Approved agencies and employers can get criminal records by completing the Request for Criminal Records Form. Afterwards, they can submit the form by mail to:

NY Division of Criminal Justice Services

RE: Criminal History Record Information Access Inquiry

Alfred E. Smith Building

80 South Swan Street

Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 457-8413

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

Jefferson County Clerk's Office

ATTN: Records Management

175 Arsenal Street

Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: (315) 798-5776

Requesters can also view criminal case files from the NY WebCriminal portal. Jefferson County arrest records are accessible online through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.