Washington County, NY Arrests & Jail Records

You may request the disclosure of arrest information from the Sheriff's Office by completing a Freedom of Information Request Form. The completed form may be mailed to 399 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or submitted in person at the same address. The Sheriff's Office also maintains an online inmate lookup system where limited information about current detainees can be accessed through their official website.

Anyone may submit a written request for arrest records to the police department responsible for the arrest. To facilitate the search, the request must include adequate information about the arrestee, such as the individual's name, a description of the arrest, and the date and time it occurred.

The County is served by several police departments, including the Hudson Falls Police Department, the Granville Police Department, the Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department, and the Whitehall Police Department.

The New York Criminal History Record Database, maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), is updated daily with data on arrests, charges, and convictions submitted by law enforcement agencies and prosecutors throughout the state.

Records can be requested by completing a FOIL form either by mail or online. To submit an online application, visit the DCJS FOIL Record Access Center Portal, select "Submit a FOIL Request," and either create a new account or log in with your existing credentials. Once logged in, follow the prompts and click "submit" to complete your request.

To request arrest records by mail, you can send a written application to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services at the following address:

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

Interested individuals looking for records of arrests that led to formal charges in Washington County can start their search at the Washington County Court. These records are maintained by the Supreme Court Clerk and are available for review by the public.

Criminal court records can be accessed in person by visiting the Clerk's Office at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY. To assist with the search, it's helpful to provide specific details such as the full name of the individual involved or a case number. There may be a small fee for copies of records. For online access, records can also be found through the New York State Unified Court System's case search .

For added convenience, the County's arrest records may also be available on third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offer broader search capabilities and faster access.