White Plains Inmate Population Lookup

White Plains inmate population records are managed by the Westchester County Department of Correction at the Valhalla facility. White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County with about 59,000 residents. Mayor Justin C. Brasch leads the city government. Wade Hardy was appointed Public Safety Commissioner in January 2026. People arrested in White Plains go to the county jail. The city does not run its own detention center. To check custody status, contact the county corrections department or use VINELink for free inmate searches.

Westchester County Detention and White Plains Inmate Population

The Westchester County Department of Correction holds all inmates from White Plains. Commissioner Joseph K. Spano runs the department from the Grasslands Campus in Valhalla. The facility has accreditation from both the American Correctional Association and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

The Jail Division holds people age 16 and older facing charges or awaiting sentencing. The Penitentiary Division houses males with sentences of one year or less. Females with short sentences can be held in the Jail Division. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to state prison under DOCCS. Medical and mental health services are provided to all inmates.

As the county seat, White Plains is home to Westchester County government offices. The White Plains Police Department operates under Public Safety Commissioner Wade Hardy. The department handles all arrests within the city. After booking, people are transferred to the Valhalla facility. White Plains also runs a School Bus Safety Program with BusPatrol cameras for community safety.

How to Search White Plains Inmate Population Records

Contact the Westchester County Department of Correction to check on a person's custody status. VINELink covers Westchester County jails. Search by name and sign up for free alerts. VINE notifies you by phone, email, or text when the person is released or moved. The toll-free line is 1-866-277-7477.

For state prison inmates, use the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup. Search by name, birth year, or DIN. The database goes back to the 1970s and runs around the clock. Correction Law §9 removes some non-violent offender data three years after they finish their sentence. Youthful offenders are excluded. Records sealed under CPL §160.50 are not available.

Mayor Justin C. Brasch and Public Safety Commissioner Wade Hardy oversee city safety and law enforcement in White Plains.

The city's leadership works with the police department to handle arrests, while Westchester County manages detention.

FOIL and Public Records in White Plains

The White Plains City Clerk handles FOIL requests for city records. Police reports and local documents go through this office. For jail and inmate records, send a FOIL request to Westchester County. Copy fees are 25 cents per page. The county responds within five business days.

The Westchester County Clerk maintains court and land records. Phone: (914) 995-3080. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Passports and licensing close at 4:00 p.m. Court documents from Supreme Court and County Court are filed here.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search is another resource. It costs $95 per search and covers all 62 counties. You need the exact name and date of birth. Results include open cases and convictions. Town court data before 2002 may not be complete. This is not an inmate locator.

Legal Help in White Plains

As the county seat, White Plains is close to many legal resources. The Westchester County Bar Association provides referrals for criminal defense attorneys. Public defenders are available for those who qualify. The Committee on Open Government helps with FOIL disputes at 518-474-2518.

VINELink gives victims free tracking of offenders in Westchester County. Register by phone or online. The Commission of Correction accepts complaints about jail conditions through their online portal or by mail to 80 South Swan Street, 12th Floor, Albany, NY 12210. Phone: (518) 485-2346. The White Plains Public Library also has resources for residents who need legal information.

Westchester County Inmate Population

White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County. All city arrests go to the county jail in Valhalla. Visit the county page for full facility details.

Nearby Cities

Other Westchester County communities with inmate population pages.