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Monroe County, NY Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How To Search Monroe County Arrest Records?

Approximately 311,770 arrests are made in New York each year, with 9,602 of those arrests occurring in Monroe County. The public can view and obtain records produced by government agencies, including arrest records, per the New York Freedom of Information Law. In Monroe County, obtaining arrest records can cost anything from $0.5 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. Only the individuals listed on the records, their attorneys, law enforcement officers, judicial officers, and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office can access these records.

How To Look Up Monroe County Arrest Records?

Monroe 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.

Monroe County Sheriff Arrest Records

Interested individuals may obtain Monroe County's arrest records from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at:

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

130 South Plymouth Avenue

Rochester, NY 14614

Phone: (585) 753-4178

They can also use the Monroe County Jail Incarcerate Individual Roster portal to access details of persons incarcerated in the county's jail.

Monroe County Police Arrest Records

Persons interested in accessing Monroe County 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 date of the arrest. In addition, some police departments in Monroe 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

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains criminal records including arrest records from different agencies across the state. Requests for personal criminal history records require fingerprint submission through IdentoGo, a third-party provider responsible for fingerprint collection for background checks. Record seekers can call them at (877) 472-6915 for further details on fingerprint submission. They must then pay a $75.00 processing fee and a $14.25 fingerprint vendor fee to complete the application with the DCJS.

Monroe County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Monroe County include arrest records of persons whose arrests result in formal charges. Monroe County Supreme Court and the County Court hear most criminal cases while city/town courts handle minor offenses. Interested persons can contact the Monroe County Clerk's Office responsible for maintaining criminal court records for the county

Alternatively, one can use the New York State Unified Court System eCourts Portal to find criminal court records. They can also access the county's criminal records through the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA). They can register to use their Criminal History Record Search platform to search for criminal records from the county or mail the completed CHRS Application form to:

NYS Office of Court Administration

Office of Administrative Services

Criminal History Records Search Unit

25 Beaver Street

9th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Furthermore, interested persons can use reliable third-party resources like InfoTracer to access Monroe County arrest records. These sites generally offer faster and more convenient access.

Monroe County Arrest Statistics

Monroe County has an arrest rate of 1,282 per 100,000 population. Some arrest figures (adult and juvenile) recorded in the county are shown below:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter78
Robbery640
Rape209
Aggravated Assault1,304
Burglary1,686
Motor Vehicle Theft2,038
Larceny11,163
Total Number of Arrests9,602

Source: New York Division of Criminal Justice Services

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Monroe county, New York with a total number of 209 employees - 32 female, 127 male officers and 50 civilians. Monroe County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NY0270000, it belongs to the Middle Atlantic division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.

  • Agency Name: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
  • State: New York
  • City: Rochester
  • Type: County
  • Address: 130 S Plymouth Ave # 100
  • Phone Number: 585-753-4178
  • Fax: 585 753-4524
  • Email: johnhelfer@monroecounty.gov
  • Website: http://www2.monroecounty.gov/sheriff-index.php/

Police Departments in Monroe County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Rochester Police DepartmentPublic Safety Building 185 Exchange Blvd(585)428-7033

Monroe County Jail

  • Agency Name: Monroe Correctional Facility NY
  • State: NY
  • City: Rochester
  • Type: County
  • Address: 750 East Henrietta Road
  • Phone Number: 585-753-3078
  • Fax: 585-753-4051
  • Email: sheriff@monroecountysheriffny.info
  • Website: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/sheriff-jailbureau

Prisons and Jails in Monroe County

NameAddressPhone
Monroe County NY Detention Center130 Plymouth Avenue South585-753-4300
Monroe County NY Jail Regional Forensic Unit1111 Elmwood Avenue585-241-1858
Monroe County NY Juvenile Detention Center375 Rush Scottsville Road585-753-5940
Rochester Correctional Facility470 Ford Street585-454-2280
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