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Livingston County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Livingston County Arrest Records

Over 350,000 arrests are made in New York each year, with 1,000 of those arrests occurring in Livingston County. The public can view and obtain records produced by government agencies, including arrest records, according to the New York Freedom of Information Law. The cost of obtaining arrest records in the county ranges from $0.50 to $75.

However, the public cannot access some arrest records, including those involving minors, current investigations, or information that could jeopardize public or personal safety. These records are made confidential by state and local laws. Only the individuals listed on the records, their attorneys, law enforcement officers, judicial officers, and the Livingston County District Attorney's Office can access these records.

How To Look Up Livingston County Arrest Records

Livingston County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the state's Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The county's arrest records are maintained by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. Interested individuals may request the records from the Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at:

The County Sheriff's Office

4 Court Street

Geneseo, NY 14454

Phone: (585) 243-7100

Fax: (585) 243-7104

Police Arrest Records

Persons interested in accessing the county's arrest records can go to the local Police Department in charge of the municipality where the arrest was made. They will be required to provide basic information about the arrest, such as the arrestee's name and the date of the arrest. In addition, some Police Departments in the county allow the public to remotely access their arrest logs online. Notable Police Departments in the county include the following:

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Records of arrests from various agencies across the state are maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). A person interested in obtaining a criminal record from the DCJS must fill out the Fingerprint Card Order Form online, and mail or hand deliver it along with a $75 processing charge to:

Division of Criminal Justice Services

State Identification Bureau

80 South Swan Street

Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 457-9847

Criminal Court Records

The Livingston County Supreme and County Courts hear most criminal cases, while Municipal Courts handle minor offenses. Criminal court records in the county include arrest records of persons whose arrests led to formal charges. Interested persons can contact the Livingston County Clerk's Office to access the county's criminal records. They can send their request by mail or in person to the Clerk's Office at:

County Clerk's Office

6 Court Street

Room 207

Geneseo, NY 14454

Phone: (585) 243-7010

Fax: (585) 243-7928

Alternatively, one can use the New York State Unified Court System eCourts portal or the New York State Office of Court Administration's Criminal History Record Search platform to find the county's criminal court records. They can mail the completed CHRS Application form to the New York State Office of Court Administration. Furthermore, interested persons can use reliable third-party platforms like InfoTracer to access the County's arrest records. These sites generally offer faster and more convenient access.

Arrest Statistics

Livingston County has an arrest rate of 15.2 per 1,000 population and a crime rate of 1,654.5 per 100,000 residents. Some arrest figures recorded in the county are shown in the table below:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter1
Robbery2
Rape20
Aggravated Assault26
Burglary64
Motor Vehicle Theft456
Larceny22
Total Number of Arrests929

Source: New York Division of Criminal Justice Services

Livingston County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Livingston County

NameAddressPhone
Groveland Correctional Facility7000 Sonyea Road, P.o. Box 50585-658-2871
Livingston Correctional Facility7005 Sonyea Road, P.o. Box 49585-658-3710
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