Access Herkimer County Inmate Population

Herkimer County inmate population records are managed by the Sheriff's Office, which publishes monthly jail population reports on its website. Sheriff Scott Scherer heads the department. The county serves approximately 60,000 residents across central New York. People arrested in Herkimer, Ilion, Little Falls, Frankfort, and all other towns within the county are held at the county jail. Pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of up to one year stay at this facility. Longer sentences result in transfer to state prison. Monthly jail population data is available online going back to 2023.

Herkimer County Jail and Inmate Population

The Herkimer County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. Sheriff Scott Scherer heads the department. Undersheriff Scott A. Leskovar is second in command. Chief Deputy Jeffrey Crim leads the Criminal and Civil Division. Chief Deputy Doug Barnes oversees Corrections. The main phone number is 315-867-1167. The Corrections Division can be reached at 315-867-1252.

What makes Herkimer County stand out is that the sheriff's office publishes monthly jail population reports on its website. These reports provide statistical data on the number of incarcerated individuals. Historical data is available for analysis going back to 2023. The data gets submitted to the NYS Commission of Correction, which uses it to track population trends over time across all county facilities.

The jail holds pre-trial detainees and people sentenced to one year or less. Anyone with a longer sentence transfers to a state correctional facility managed by DOCCS. The facility must meet minimum standards set by the Commission of Correction under Correction Law Article 3. Daily counts go to the Commission for capacity tracking and compliance monitoring.

How to Search Herkimer County Inmate Population Records

Call the Herkimer County Corrections Division at 315-867-1252. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody at the county jail. You can also try VINELink to search for inmates held in Herkimer County. 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 people in state prison, use the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup. Search by name, birth year, or Department Identification Number. The system is available around the clock with a short break near midnight. People held in state prison since the early 1970s are in the database. Youthful offenders are not listed. Those whose convictions were sealed under CPL §160.50 do not appear in results either.

The Herkimer County Sheriff's Office website below shows information about the department and its leadership team.

Sheriff Scherer's office oversees both law enforcement and corrections for the county.

Inmate Population Records and FOIL in Herkimer County

FOIL requests in Herkimer County are accepted through the County Clerk's Office. Written requests are required. The county must acknowledge your request within five business days. Standard copy fees are 25 cents per page. For jail-related records, direct your FOIL request to the sheriff's office specifically.

The Herkimer County Clerk, Hon. Jennifer DeMetro, maintains court and land records. Phone: 315-867-1129. Recording and Filing Desk: 315-867-1133. Record Room: 315-867-1338. Online public search is available at searchiqs.com. Subscription fees vary: in-state costs $100 per month, out-of-state costs $200 per month, and non-subscribers pay $15 for 24-hour access. Print fees are $0.50 per page. Criminal searches require a $5 fee per 10-year time frame. A free Fraud Alert Service is available for property records.

Office hours change by season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Winter hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. The Clerk also has a DMV office in Old Forge at 315-369-3301. Under Correction Law §9, DOCCS must remove certain non-violent offender data from public sites three years after the person finishes their sentence.

State Resources for Herkimer County Inmate Population

The Commission of Correction publishes quarterly statistics that include Herkimer County jail data. Their Monthly Jail Population report tracks average daily census figures. Annual reports go back several years. The Commission reviews complaints, investigates deaths in custody, and checks facilities against state standards.

DOCCS has its main office in Albany at 1220 Washington Avenue. Records are available for inspection by appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on business days. FOIL requests can be emailed to foiladmin@doccs.ny.gov. The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers all 62 counties for $95 per search. The Committee on Open Government provides FOIL guidance at 518-474-2518.

The Herkimer County Clerk's office is shown below with details about services and contact information.

County Clerk DeMetro's office handles court records, land documents, and public search access.

Legal Resources in Herkimer County

VINELink provides free victim notification for Herkimer County inmates. Register for alerts and get notified when someone is released or moved. The service is confidential and available around the clock in over 200 languages.

Legal aid organizations serving central New York provide civil legal help for low-income residents. The Herkimer County Bar Association can connect you with attorneys for criminal defense or inmate rights matters. The county's Public Defender handles cases for defendants who cannot afford private counsel. Sealed records under CPL §160.59 are not available to the public, so some older conviction data may not appear in searches.

Communities in Herkimer County

Herkimer County is a mid-sized county in central New York. People arrested anywhere in the county go to the Herkimer County Jail.

Communities in Herkimer County include Herkimer, Ilion, Little Falls, Frankfort, Mohawk, and Old Forge. Inmates from all of these areas are held at the county facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Herkimer County. Check the arrest location to find the right county jail.