Access Monroe County Inmate Population

Monroe County inmate population records are managed by the Sheriff's Office, which operates a 1,217-bed holding facility in Rochester. Sheriff Todd K. Baxter leads the department from 130 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614. The county sits in western New York along Lake Ontario and is the most populated county in the region. People arrested in Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta, and all other towns within Monroe County are booked at the jail. You can search for inmates by contacting the sheriff's office, using VINELink, or checking the state DOCCS lookup for those in state prison.

Monroe County Jail and Inmate Population

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs a 1,217-bed holding facility for pre-trial and sentenced individuals. The Jail Bureau provides a safe and secure setting for workers and visitors. Community partners work with the jail to run programming and re-entry services that help inmates prepare for release. The facility has held law enforcement accreditation since 1992, which speaks to the standards they maintain.

The sheriff's main office is at 130 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614. Phone: 585-753-4178. Fax: 585-753-4524. Sheriff Todd K. Baxter leads the department. He focuses on honest conversations about new ways to serve the public and strives for mutual trust and respect between the department and the community it serves.

The sheriff's office has several divisions. The Police Bureau handles road patrol and criminal investigations. The Civil Bureau is accredited by the New York State Sheriffs' Association and acts as enforcement officer for all courts in Monroe County. It has 9 sworn members and 5 civilian employees. The Court Bureau has about 110 Deputy Sheriffs who handle weapons screening, maintain courtroom order, and protect judges, juries, and the public during proceedings.

Monroe County also has the first probation department in New York State. Created on March 31, 1901, it now has more than 150 professional staff members. The department runs three divisions: Administration and Central Services, Family Services, and Criminal Services. The Probation Department is at 33 N. Fitzhugh St., Suite 2000, Rochester, New York 14614. Reception: 585-753-3674.

How to Search Monroe County Inmate Population Records

Call the sheriff's office at 585-753-4178 to ask about someone in custody. You can also try VINELink to search for inmates held in Monroe County or any other New York county jail. VINE is free and lets you sign up for alerts. When an inmate is released, moved, or escapes, you get a notice by email, text, or phone. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

For people in state prison, the DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is the right tool. It covers anyone held in a state correctional facility now or in the past. Search by name and birth year or by DIN. The system runs all day with a short break near midnight for maintenance. People held in state prison since the early 1970s are listed. Youthful offenders and those with sealed convictions under CPL §160.50 are not in the database.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per search. It checks criminal case records across all 62 counties, including Monroe. You need a full name and date of birth. Results show open cases and convictions. Town and village court data before 2002 may be limited. This is not an inmate locator but can help figure out if someone has pending cases.

Inmate Population Records and FOIL in Monroe County

You can request inmate records through the Freedom of Information Law. FOIL gives the public access to government records with certain exceptions. Send a written request to the sheriff's office or the appropriate county department. The county must respond within five business days. Copy fees are 25 cents per page. If more than two hours of staff time are needed, the county may charge the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work.

The Monroe County Clerk's Office maintains court records and land records. County Clerk Jamie Romeo runs the office at 39 W. Main St., Room 101, Rochester, NY 14614. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 585-753-1600. The clerk's duties include County Registrar, Clerk of Court, Chief Notary, Passport Acceptance Agent, and Pistol Permit Acceptance Agent. You can search records online through IQS.

Under Correction Law §9, DOCCS removes information about certain non-violent offenders from public websites three years after they complete their sentence and supervision. Sealed records under CPL §160.59 are also not available. These laws mean some older inmate records will not appear in online searches even though the person was once held in custody.

State Resources for Monroe County Inmate Population

The NYS Commission of Correction oversees all 60 county correctional facilities. They publish quarterly inmate population statistics that cover Monroe County. The Monthly Jail Population report tracks average daily census numbers based on counts the jail submits each day. Annual reports go back to 2016 and earlier for historical comparisons. Monroe County's large jail makes it one of the more significant data points in the state's tracking system.

The sheriff's office at 130 S. Plymouth Ave. in Rochester handles all corrections and inmate population management for Monroe County.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services publishes crime statistics at the county level. DCJS maintains criminal history records and provides data on arrests, dispositions, and case processing. Monroe County is one of the larger jurisdictions outside New York City, so its data carries weight in statewide reports.

Legal Help in Monroe County

The Committee on Open Government helps when FOIL requests run into problems. They advise on what records are public and how to handle denials. Phone: 518-474-2518. Email: foil@dos.ny.gov.

The Monroe County Clerk's Office at 39 W. Main St. processes court records, FOIL requests, and land records for the county.

VINELink offers free notification services for crime victims and concerned citizens. Register for alerts about a specific inmate. You get told by email, text, or phone when that person moves or gets released. The service is confidential and runs around the clock.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe County includes Rochester and several large towns. People arrested anywhere in the county go to the Monroe County Jail.

Other communities in Monroe County include Brighton, Henrietta, Penfield, Webster, Pittsford, and Gates. Inmates from all of these areas are held at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

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