Search Greene County Inmate Population

Greene County inmate population records are managed by the Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region of New York. Sheriff Peter J. Kusminsky leads the office. People arrested in Catskill, Coxsackie, Cairo, Hunter, Windham, and all other towns within Greene County are housed at this facility. The jail holds defendants remanded by the court and people serving sentences of up to one year. Longer sentences lead to transfer to the state prison system. VINELink and the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup are free tools to check on people in state or county custody.

Greene County Jail and Inmate Population

The Greene County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. Sheriff Peter J. Kusminsky heads the department. Undersheriff Tracey Quinn, Captain Joel Rowell, and Lieutenant Andrew Overbaugh round out the command staff. The office handles law enforcement, corrections, and civil processes for the entire county. Two K-9 units are trained in narcotics detection and assist with investigations.

The Greene County Jail holds defendants remanded by the court awaiting trial. People sentenced to terms of up to one year also serve time here. Anyone with a longer sentence gets transferred to a state correctional facility managed by DOCCS. The Criminal Investigations Unit handles felony cases, executes warrants, and tracks registered sex offenders in the county.

The jail must meet minimum standards set by the NYS Commission of Correction under Correction Law Article 3. Daily census counts go to the Commission, which uses them to track capacity across all 60 county correctional facilities in New York. The Commission publishes quarterly statistics and investigates any deaths in custody.

How to Search Greene County Inmate Population Records

Call the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 518-943-3300 to ask about a person in custody. Staff can confirm whether someone is held at the county jail. You can also use VINELink to search for inmates. VINE covers county jails across New York. Register for alerts and get notified by email, text, or phone when an inmate is released or moved. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

For state inmates, the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup covers anyone currently or formerly in a state correctional facility. Search by name, birth year, or Department Identification Number. The system runs around the clock with a short break near midnight. People held in state prison since the early 1970s are in the database. Youthful offenders and those whose convictions were sealed under CPL §160.50 are not listed.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office website is shown below, with contact details and department information.

Sheriff Kusminsky's office provides law enforcement, corrections, and civil services for all of Greene County.

Inmate Population Records and FOIL in Greene County

FOIL requests in Greene County are accepted through the County Clerk's Office. Written requests are required. The county must acknowledge your request within five business days. The County Clerk can be reached at 518-719-3255. Other key contacts include the District Attorney at (518) 719-3590 and the County Attorney at (518) 719-3540.

Under Correction Law §9, DOCCS must remove certain non-violent offender data from public websites three years after the person finishes their sentence and supervision. Sealed records under CPL §160.59 are also not public. The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers all 62 New York counties for $95 per search. You need a full name and date of birth.

The Greene County government departments page is shown below, listing contact numbers for all county offices.

Use these numbers to reach the right office for records requests or inmate inquiries.

State Resources for Greene County Inmate Population

The Commission of Correction publishes quarterly inmate population statistics that include Greene County jail data. Their Monthly Jail Population report tracks average daily census figures. The Commission reviews complaints, investigates deaths in custody, and checks all facilities against state standards under Correction Law Article 3.

DOCCS has its main office at Harriman State Campus, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany. Records are available for inspection by appointment on business days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Committee on Open Government provides guidance on FOIL at 518-474-2518 or foil@dos.ny.gov.

Greene County also benefits from a Senior Call-In Program run by the sheriff's office. Elderly residents living alone can check in with emergency services on a regular basis. This is part of the broader community safety work done by the sheriff beyond jail operations.

Legal Resources in Greene County

VINELink provides free victim notification services for Greene County. Register for alerts about a specific inmate. The service is available in over 200 languages and works around the clock. The Greene County Sheriff cannot supply legal forms or assist with completion of legal documents, but the Civil Office processes civil transactions.

Legal aid organizations serving the Hudson Valley and Catskill region can help low-income residents with civil legal matters. The Greene County Bar Association connects people with local attorneys for criminal defense or inmate rights cases. Emergency services can be reached at (518) 622-3643. Social Services is available at 518-719-3700 and Public Health at (518) 719-3600.

Communities in Greene County

Greene County is a rural area in the Catskill region. People arrested anywhere in the county go to the Greene County Jail.

Communities in Greene County include Catskill, Coxsackie, Cairo, Hunter, Windham, Tannersville, and Prattsville. Inmates from all of these areas are held at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. Check the arrest location to determine which county jail holds someone.