Access Southampton Inmate Population

Southampton inmate population records are managed by Suffolk County. The town of Southampton sits on the eastern end of Long Island and has its own police department led by Chief Steven E. Skrynecki. When someone is arrested in Southampton, they are taken to Suffolk County correctional facilities in Riverhead or Yaphank. Southampton does not run a town jail. To find a person in custody, use the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office or statewide tools like VINELink and DOCCS. The town also has a dedicated FOIL process for police records.

Suffolk County Jail and Southampton Inmate Population

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office runs two correctional facilities that hold Southampton inmates. The Riverhead Correctional Facility is at 100 Center Drive South, Riverhead, NY 11901. The Yaphank Correctional Facility is at 200 Glover Drive, Yaphank, NY 11980. Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. heads the department. Central Records is open 24/7 at (631) 852-2241.

Both facilities hold pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of one year or less. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is transferred to state prison under DOCCS. Visitation runs Tuesday through Saturday with four sessions daily. The LIAM Safe encrypted mail service is available at SuffolkCountyNY.LiamSafe.com. Regular mail goes to the incarcerated person's name at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility, 110 Center Drive South, Riverhead, NY 11901. White envelopes only.

The Southampton Town Police Department handles arrests in town. Chief Steven E. Skrynecki runs the department from 110 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946. The main phone is 631-702-2220. A secondary line is available at 631-728-5000. The department recently swore in four new officers in October 2025.

How to Search Southampton Inmate Population

Call the Suffolk County Sheriff at (631) 852-5600 or the 24/7 Central Records line at (631) 852-2241 to check on custody status. VINELink covers Suffolk County facilities. Search by name and register for free alerts when the inmate is released or moved. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

For state prison inmates, the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is the tool to use. Search by name, birth year, or DIN. Records go back to the 1970s. Youthful offenders do not appear. Correction Law §9 removes certain non-violent offender data three years after they finish their sentence and supervision period. The system runs around the clock.

Southampton Town Police Chief Steven E. Skrynecki oversees arrests and local law enforcement operations.

After arrest by Southampton PD, all inmates are transferred to Suffolk County facilities for detention.

FOIL Requests for Inmate Population Records in Southampton

Southampton has a dedicated FOIL process. The town's FOIL page explains how to submit requests. For police department records, send FOIL requests to PDFoil@southamptontownny.gov. Other town department requests go through the online form. The fee is 25 cents per copied page. Appeals go to James M. Burke, Esq., Town Attorney.

The Southampton Town Clerk, Sundy A. Schermeyer, manages records for the town. The clerk is the Records Management Officer and Administrator of Freedom of Information Law. The office is at Town Hall, 116 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clerk also serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

For Suffolk County jail records, submit a written FOIL request to the Suffolk County Sheriff's FOIL officer at 100 Center Dr., Riverhead, NY 11901. The sheriff can only provide incarceration records. Police reports go through the county PD at (631) 862-6000.

The Southampton Town Clerk manages records and FOIL requests from Town Hall.

Clerk Schermeyer's office processes town-level FOIL requests while jail records go through the Suffolk County Sheriff.

Bail and Release in Suffolk County

Bail is posted at the Riverhead facility 24 hours a day. Yaphank accepts bail from 7 AM to 10:30 PM. All bonds go through Riverhead only. Payment types include cash, bank checks, cashier checks, and credit cards. Credit card payments have a 7% fee, and the total cannot exceed $10,000. Checks must be made payable to "Sheriff of Suffolk County, N.Y." The process takes several hours.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers all 62 counties for $95. You need the full name and date of birth. Results show open cases and convictions. The system does not locate inmates. Town court data from before May 2002 may be incomplete.

Suffolk County Inmate Population

Southampton is in Suffolk County. All arrests go to county correctional facilities in Riverhead or Yaphank. Visit the county page for full details.

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