Search Union Inmate Population
Union inmate population records are managed by the Broome County Sheriff's Office, which operates the Broome County Correctional Facility in the Binghamton area. The Town of Union sits in south-central New York within Broome County. The town does not run its own jail. People arrested in Union are taken to the county correctional facility. To find someone in custody, contact the Broome County Sheriff or use statewide search tools like VINELink and the DOCCS lookup system for state prison inmates.
Union Quick Facts
Broome County Correctional Facility and Union Inmate Population
The Broome County Correctional Facility holds all inmates from the Town of Union. The facility is in the Binghamton area. It houses pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of one year or less. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to state prison under DOCCS. Medical, mental health, and educational services are provided to inmates. Bail follows New York State guidelines.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office was established in 1806, with William Woodruff serving as the first sheriff. The office serves about 197,000 people across an 850-square-mile patrol area. Interstates 81, 86, and 88 all pass through the county. The department has divisions for Civil, Corrections, Detective, Highway Patrol, Identification, Training, and Community Policing. Annual reports from 2010 through 2024 are available. The office is accredited through the NYS Sheriffs' Association.
The Town of Union uses an E-Notify alert system and supports over 100 languages on its website. The town clerk handles records and FOIL requests for local documents. After an arrest by Union police, custody transfers to Broome County.
How to Look Up Union Inmate Population Records
Call the Broome County Sheriff's Office to check custody status. They manage the correctional facility and can confirm if someone from Union is being held. VINELink covers Broome County. Search by name for free. Register for alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The toll-free line is 1-866-277-7477.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup handles state prison searches. Type in a name, birth year, or DIN. Records go back to the early 1970s. The system is available 24/7 with a short break near midnight. Correction Law §9 removes certain non-violent offender records three years after they complete their sentence. CPL §160.50 seals records when cases are dismissed or result in acquittal. Youthful offenders do not appear in the system.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office oversees all corrections services for the county.
The sheriff's office handles detention for all communities in Broome County, including the Town of Union.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers all 62 counties for $95. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results show open and closed criminal cases. This is not an inmate locator. Town and village court data before 2002 may be limited. Since 2007, all courts report to OCA.
FOIL and Records in Union
The Union Town Clerk handles FOIL requests for local records. Police reports and town documents go through the clerk's office. For county jail records, send a written FOIL request to the Broome County Sheriff. Copy fees are 25 cents per page. The county responds within five business days.
The Broome County Clerk maintains court and land records. Supreme and County Court documents are filed here. Online records search is available. FOIL requests for court documents go through this office. Recording fees apply for official copies.
The Town of Union recently updated its website for better public access to services.
The new town site has E-Notify alerts and multi-language support for residents who need information about local services and records.
If a FOIL request is denied, you can appeal in writing. The Committee on Open Government provides guidance at 518-474-2518. Email: foil@dos.ny.gov. Denied requests must include the specific reason under FOIL law.
Legal Resources for Union Residents
VINELink gives victims free notification services for Broome County. Register at 1-866-277-7477 or online. The Broome County Bar Association can refer you to criminal defense attorneys. Public defenders are available for those who qualify through the court.
The NYS Commission of Correction monitors all 60 county jails in New York, including Broome County. Complaints about jail conditions can be filed through the Commission's online portal or by mail to 80 South Swan Street, 12th Floor, Albany, NY 12210. Their quarterly inmate population statistics include Broome County data.
Broome County Inmate Population
Union is part of Broome County. All town arrests go to the county correctional facility in the Binghamton area. Visit the county page for full details.