Monroe County NY Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Monroe County, New York · Jail roster, Rochester arrests, court cases and record sealing

Find a Monroe County Booking and Verify the Criminal Court Outcome

Start with the Sheriff’s roster, census, received report or released report. Save the inmate ID, identify the arresting agency and then locate the Rochester, county, town or village court case.

This guide also explains report requests, warrants, pretrial release, jail visits, mail, calls, commissary, public defenders, victim help, New York rap sheets and sealing.

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Arrest does not mean conviction. A jail admission or booking charge documents an allegation and custody event. Prosecutors may change or decline charges, and a court can dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Jail reports

Updated daily, Monday through Friday.

Jail capacity

The Sheriff reports a 1,217-bed holding facility.

Social visits

Generally two one-hour visits each week.

City court

Misdemeanors, lesser offenses and felony arraignments.

DCJS review

Fingerprint processing is currently $17.50.

Choose the correct record

Which Monroe County system contains the answer?

SHERIFF JAIL REPORTS Was the person admitted or released?

Use the roster, census, received report and released report for Monroe County Jail information.

Best for custody and inmate identity.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest report, incident report and releasable supplements from the agency that created them.

Rochester Police and the Sheriff are separate custodians.
LOCAL CRIMINAL COURT What happened to the charge?

Use Rochester City Court, Monroe County Court or the appropriate town or village court.

Best for formal charges and disposition.
NEW YORK DCJS What is on my state rap sheet?

Request your own fingerprint-supported New York State criminal-history response.

Another person’s DCJS rap sheet is not public.
NY COURTS CHRS Is a statewide public court search needed?

OCA provides an exact-name-and-date-of-birth criminal-history court search for a fee.

The current CHRS fee is $95.

Go directly to the Monroe County task

Result decoder

What Monroe County booking fields mean

Jail fields, limits and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Inmate ID The person in the Monroe County Jail system. The final charge or conviction. Use it for visits, mail and deposits.
Received date When the person entered county custody. When the alleged conduct occurred. Compare it with the arrest and arraignment dates.
Released date When the listed jail stay ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the related criminal case.
Arresting agency The police or sheriff agency responsible for the arrest. The jail maintains the arrest report. Request the report from that agency.
Booking charge An allegation received during arrest or intake. What prosecutors eventually filed. Review the court accusatory instrument.
Court The court currently connected to the matter. The case will remain in that court. Felonies can move from local court to County Court.
Custody status The person’s status when the data was updated. The status has not changed since publication. Recheck before visiting or sending money.
Housing location The assigned jail or correctional location. The location will remain unchanged. Confirm before mailing or visiting.
Bail or release condition A court-related release entry when displayed. Money alone will clear every hold. Confirm the current court order.
Booking photograph An image created during custody processing. Guilt or final identity by itself. Match the inmate ID and date of birth.
Identity safeguard

Verify the person before using an arrest result

Full first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Admission date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Inmate ID matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest
Release or custody status is current
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Monroe County arrest or jail record found?

The admission is very recent Identification, arraignment, medical screening and data entry may still be underway.
The arrest occurred on a weekend or holiday The public reports are normally updated Monday through Friday.
The person was released Check the Released report instead of relying only on the current roster.
The name is recorded differently Try the surname alone, maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was not taken to county jail The person may have received an appearance ticket or been released after local processing.
The arrest occurred outside Monroe County Search the county where the person was physically taken into custody.
The person entered state or federal custody Check New York DOCCS or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The record is confidential or sealed Juvenile, youthful-offender and sealed records are not ordinarily public.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person was admitted, released, transferred or recorded under another name or inmate ID?
Monroe County Jail information
Phone: 585-753-4300
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

What happens after a Monroe County arrest?

Police investigation Rochester Police, the Sheriff, State Police or a local department creates the incident and arrest records.
Local processing or county admission The person may receive an appearance ticket, remain for arraignment or enter Monroe County Jail.
Centralized arraignment or local court A judge addresses the accusations, counsel and release conditions.
Prosecutor review The District Attorney reviews the police paperwork and decides which charges to pursue.
City, town or village court Misdemeanors and lesser offenses can remain locally. Felony complaints begin locally before further proceedings.
County Court felony prosecution Felony indictments and felony trials are handled in Monroe County Court.
Disposition Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or sealing A missing disposition can be corrected, and eligible records may be sealed automatically or by application.
Correct record custodian

Which agency maintains the record?

Send the request to the office that created or maintains the record
Record needed Likely custodian What to provide Common mistake
County jail admission Monroe County Sheriff Jail Bureau Name, birth date and inmate ID. Requesting it from Rochester City Court.
Rochester Police arrest report City of Rochester or Rochester Police Department Report number, arrest date and location. Sending the request to the County Sheriff.
Sheriff arrest report Monroe County Sheriff or County FOIL officer Report number, location and involved name. Requesting it from New York DCJS.
Suburban police report The relevant town or village police department Agency case number and incident details. Assuming county booking means county investigation.
Rochester misdemeanor or arraignment Rochester City Court Criminal Division Docket number, defendant and arrest date. Searching only the County Clerk.
Felony conviction Monroe County Court and County Clerk Case or index number and filing year. Expecting city and town cases in the Clerk database.
Your statewide rap sheet New York State DCJS Fingerprints and the selected service code. Trying to obtain another person’s rap sheet.
Police and Sheriff reports

Request an arrest report without unnecessary delay

Identify the arresting agency Use the jail report, appearance ticket or court record to confirm which department made the arrest.
Choose the correct records portal Rochester Police records use the City of Rochester process. County and Sheriff records use Monroe County’s FOIL procedure.
Name the exact documents Ask for the arrest report, incident report, accusatory instrument, property record or specifically identified supplement.
Include narrow identifiers Provide the full name, incident date, location, report number, inmate ID and court case number.
Request electronic delivery This can reduce copying and mailing work.
Set a cost limit Ask the agency to obtain approval before charges exceed a stated amount.
Ask for the reason for withheld material Request the applicable legal basis when a record is denied or redacted.
Submit the final live request Monroe County’s online form accepts a detailed summary and supporting files up to the published upload limit. Submit a Monroe County FOIL request
Copy-ready records request
Under the New York Freedom of Information Law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, accusatory instrument and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], for the incident or arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], inmate ID [number] and court docket or case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for information withheld or redacted.
Monroe County Records Access Officer
Communications Department
108 County Office Building
39 W. Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-753-1080
Fax: 585-753-1068
Monroe County warns that FOIL requests can take up to 20 days or longer. Search an existing roster, police-report portal or court database first when the record is already available.
Court router

Find the Monroe County criminal court handling the case

Rochester City Court

Handles Rochester misdemeanors, lesser offenses and arraignments for people accused of felonies.

Monroe County Court

Handles felony prosecutions and felony trials after indictment or superior-court filing.

Town or village court

Handles local arraignments, misdemeanors, violations and preliminary felony matters.

Federal court

Federal arrests and prosecutions are maintained separately by the Western District of New York.

Rochester City Court search path

Confirm the arrest occurred in Rochester A Rochester arrest does not automatically mean the case remains in City Court.
Contact the Criminal Division Have the defendant’s name, date of birth, arrest date and docket number.
Ask for the accusatory instrument The complaint or information identifies the charges filed in court.
Check every charge separately One charge may be dismissed while another remains pending or results in conviction.
Check whether a felony moved to County Court A felony complaint can begin in City Court before indictment or superior-court prosecution.
Request the disposition Ask for a Certificate of Disposition when official proof is required.
Rochester City Court Criminal Division
150 S. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 585-371-3413
Fax: 585-371-3430

Monroe County felony records

Monroe County Supreme and County Court
Hall of Justice, 5th Floor, Room 545
99 Exchange Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14614
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 585-371-3758
The Monroe County Clerk states that it is the source for criminal records filed by New York Supreme and Monroe County Courts, but only felony convictions are filed there. City, town, village and federal proceedings remain with those courts.
Official proof

Obtain a Certificate of Disposition

A Certificate of Disposition is the court-sealed document stating the charge, conviction when applicable, disposition date and sentence.
Identify the court that resolved the case Request the certificate from the sentencing or disposing court—not automatically from the jail.
Find the docket or case number Have the defendant’s full name, date of birth and arrest date when the number is unknown.
Ask for the correct certificate Confirm whether the recipient needs an ordinary copy or court-sealed Certificate of Disposition.
Prepare identification A defendant requesting a sealed disposition may need photo identification and additional authorization.
Confirm the fee New York Courts states that certificates commonly cost approximately $5–$10, but the issuing court controls the final charge.
Ask about a fee waiver A person receiving public assistance may be eligible to request relief from the fee.
Review Certificate of Disposition requirements Submit a County Clerk document inquiry
Monroe County Clerk
39 W. Main Street, Room 105
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-753-1600
Warrant verification

Check a possible Monroe County warrant safely

Identify the issuing court Use a previous case, missed appearance, ticket, notice or known arrest.
Contact the court clerk Rochester City Court, County Court and local town or village courts maintain separate dockets.
Read the newest court entry A warrant may later be served, vacated, recalled or otherwise resolved.
Check every possible jurisdiction A person can have unrelated warrants in different courts.
Confirm current status directly Use the issuing court, arresting agency or a defense lawyer.
Arrange legal guidance before appearing Counsel can explain surrender, arraignment and release options.
Never confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, delayed updates and vacated warrants can produce dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay a warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link. Independently contact the court or law-enforcement agency.
Release and supervision

Understand Monroe County pretrial release

Release on recognizance

The defendant promises to return to court without posting money.

Non-monetary conditions

The court may order reporting, reminders, restrictions or monitoring.

Bail

New York law permits monetary bail in specified cases and circumstances.

Remand

The court may order detention without bail when legally authorized.

Confirm the exact court order Do not rely only on a jail roster or an earlier arraignment entry.
Identify every case and hold A separate warrant or jurisdiction may prevent release.
Check Pre-Trial Services eligibility Monroe County contracts with Pre-Trial Services for release, diversion, monitoring and notification programs.
Confirm reporting instructions Missing a required intake or check-in can affect release status.
Save the next court date Record the courthouse, part, judge and appearance time.
Ask counsel about changes Only the court can modify release conditions.
Monroe County Pre-Trial Services
Phone: 585-454-7350
Defense representation

Request a public defender or assigned lawyer

Monroe County Public Defender

  • Represents financially eligible clients.
  • Handles city, town, village, county and supreme criminal matters.
  • Handles misdemeanor and felony cases.
  • Includes attorneys, investigators and social workers.
  • Also represents qualifying clients in appeals and family matters.

Conflict or assigned counsel

  • The Conflict Defender handles cases when the Public Defender has a conflict.
  • The Assigned Counsel Program provides qualified panel attorneys when county defender offices cannot accept the case.
  • The court determines appointment and eligibility.
  • Assigned counsel can handle violations, misdemeanors, felonies and qualifying appeals.
Monroe County Public Defender
10 N. Fitzhugh Street, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14614
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 585-753-4210
Monroe County Assigned Counsel Program
50 W. Main Street, Suite 8100
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-753-3430
Do not discuss case facts through ordinary jail calls, messages or social visits. These communications may be monitored or recorded.
Open Public Defender information Open Assigned Counsel information
Victim and witness help

Contact a Monroe County victim advocate

Collect the case identifiers Have the police report number, defendant name, court case number and next appearance date.
Contact the Victim-Witness Bureau Advocates assist victims and witnesses with the criminal-justice process.
Ask for case and court information Request help understanding appearances, prosecution status and sentencing.
Request compensation assistance Advocates can help with New York crime-victim compensation applications.
Ask about transportation and interpreters The District Attorney states that the bureau can help arrange court transportation and interpreters when needed.
Prepare restitution information Keep receipts and proof of medical, repair, replacement or other eligible losses.
Monroe County District Attorney Victim-Witness Bureau
47 S. Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Advocate line: 585-753-4573
District Attorney main line: 585-753-4500
Open victim and witness assistance
Jail visitation

Schedule a Monroe County Jail social visit

Each incarcerated individual at Monroe County Jail or Andrew P. Meloni STAR Academy is generally permitted two one-hour social visits each week by appointment.
Confirm the person’s facility and inmate ID Recheck the roster before scheduling.
Submit the online visit form Enter the incarcerated person’s name, ID, birth date, visitor names, contact information and preferred times. Request a Monroe County Jail visit
Or schedule by telephone Call 585-753-4000 during the published scheduling periods.
Schedule seven days ahead Monday appointments are booked for the following Monday, Tuesday for the following Tuesday and so on.
Wait for the confirmed time Submitting a request does not guarantee that the first choice is available.
Arrive 30 minutes early Late arrival can result in cancellation.
Bring accepted photo identification Adults must present valid government-issued photo identification.
Secure all prohibited property Use the provided lockers before entering the visitation area.

Published jail visit schedule

Morning

8:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Late morning

10:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Afternoon

1:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

The published social-visit schedule runs Monday through Friday. Security needs, staffing, facility operations and disciplinary status can affect availability.
Visitor screening

Monroe County Jail visitation rules

Identification
  • Adults need valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Accepted examples include a driver license, non-driver ID or benefit card.
  • Visitors must be named for the visit.
  • All visitors are subject to screening.
Minor visitors
  • A minor must bring a raised-seal birth certificate.
  • Ages 16 and 17 also need state or school photo ID.
  • Parental permission may be required.
  • A notarized permission letter may be necessary.
Conduct
  • No entry while under the influence.
  • Contraband attempts can cause a one-year restriction.
  • Criminal charges may also result.
  • Visitors must follow staff instructions.

Clothing and property restrictions

Only one layer of clothing is permitted
No jewelry except wedding rings
No watches, belts or scarves
No hoodies, jackets or ripped jeans
No hats, head wraps or metal hair accessories
No revealing, strapless or thin-strap tops
No gum, candy, food or liquids
All property must be placed in a locker
An incarcerated person may request one 30-minute non-contact visit within 24 hours after admission, subject to the facility’s first-visit procedure.
Remote visitation

Set up a Monroe County Jail video visit

Create a Securus account Use the provider linked by the Monroe County Sheriff. Open Securus video visitation
Provide valid identification The scheduling adult must be at least 18 and submit an accepted government-issued photo ID.
Add the correct incarcerated person Use the exact name, facility and inmate ID.
Wait for security approval Registration does not automatically authorize a visit.
Keep the account holder present The person who schedules the visit must remain present for the entire session.
Do not include prohibited participants Co-defendants, case witnesses and people protected by an order may be prohibited.
Use appropriate conduct and clothing Video visitation is monitored and remains subject to jail rules.
Video visitation is a privilege and does not replace the facility’s required in-person visitation obligations under New York minimum standards.
Mail and photographs

Send mail to Monroe County Jail correctly

Confirm the current facility Determine whether the person is at Monroe County Jail or Andrew P. Meloni STAR Academy.
Use the exact booking name and inmate ID Incorrect identity information can delay or prevent delivery.
Call before mailing when the address is uncertain Use 585-753-4300 to confirm current jail-mail instructions.
Keep the envelope and contents simple Do not add substances, prohibited materials or unauthorized property.
Understand the photograph process Photographs mailed through ordinary inmate mail are photocopied; the copy is delivered and the original is stored in the person’s property.
Use an approved photo vendor when appropriate The Sheriff identifies services such as FreePrints, Walmart, Inmate Photos and Shutterfly for direct photo delivery subject to inspection.
Use legal-mail procedures for attorney communication Do not send confidential legal advice through ordinary personal correspondence or messaging.
The Sheriff’s current Printed Materials, Publications and Correspondence general order controls detailed mail acceptance, inspection and rejection rules.
Commissary deposits

Send money through Access Corrections

Official Monroe County deposit methods
Method How it works Important check
Website Use the Access Corrections website and select the correct New York facility. Verify the exact name and inmate ID before paying.
Mobile application Use the official Access Corrections app from the device application store. Review the selected account and transaction fee.
Telephone Call 866-345-1884; bilingual agents are available 24 hours a day. Have the incarcerated person’s identifying information ready.
Lobby kiosk Use cash or an accepted credit or debit card at a jail lobby kiosk. Save the receipt and confirmation information.
Payment cards Access Corrections accepts Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards. Never use a provider not linked by the Sheriff.
Open Access Corrections Call 866-345-1884
A deposit does not pay bail, remove a warrant or guarantee release. Commissary funds are separate from court-ordered release requirements.
Calls and communication

Protect privacy during jail communication

Confirm the current approved telephone provider
Use the exact inmate name and ID
Review account and transaction charges
Do not share provider passwords or PINs
Expect personal calls to be monitored or recorded
Do not discuss evidence, witnesses or defenses
Use the attorney-access process for privileged communication
Keep payment confirmation and support numbers
Statements made during ordinary jail calls, messages and visits may become evidence. Family members should focus on health, attorney contact, housing and practical needs rather than case facts.
New York state custody

When to use the DOCCS incarcerated lookup

Use New York DOCCS for

  • A person transferred into New York state correctional custody.
  • A Department Identification Number.
  • The current state correctional facility.
  • State-prison visitation and mail routing.

Do not use DOCCS alone for

  • A recent Monroe County Jail admission.
  • A Rochester Police arrest.
  • The formal criminal charges.
  • The court disposition or certified judgment.
Search by department number when known A correctional identifier is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise use the full legal name Compare birth information and available custody details.
Record the current institution State-prison mail, visits and deposits depend on that location.
Return to the criminal judgment The custody locator is not the official court disposition. Open New York DOCCS lookup
Your New York rap sheet

Request a fingerprint-based DCJS Record Review

New York DCJS criminal histories are not public records. A person cannot request another individual’s DCJS rap sheet to determine whether that person has a criminal history.

Suppressed response

  • Omits records suppressed or sealed from ordinary disclosure.
  • Service code: 15464Z.
  • Useful when reviewing the record ordinarily visible to permitted users.

Unsuppressed response

  • Includes sealed and suppressed information available to the record subject.
  • Service code: 15465F.
  • Useful for finding records that should have been sealed or corrected.
Choose suppressed or unsuppressed Separate requests are required when both versions are needed.
Schedule the IdentoGO fingerprint appointment Use the correct New York service code.
Bring accepted identification Confirm current ID requirements before the appointment.
Pay the current processing charge The fingerprint-processing fee is $17.50 as of February 2, 2026.
Request a waiver when unable to pay Contact DCJS for the mailed fee-waiver packet before completing the ordinary paid process.
Wait for the mailed response DCJS states that the response is normally returned by U.S. mail within three to four weeks after receipt.
Review every arrest and disposition Compare the rap sheet with Monroe County court records and Certificates of Disposition.
Start New York Record Review
New York DCJS Record Review
Phone: 518-457-9847 or 518-485-7675
Email: RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov
Staff hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Public statewide court search

New York OCA’s Criminal History Record Search uses an exact match of name and date of birth. The current fee is $95. It reports qualifying open, pending and conviction data from participating New York criminal courts but is not an FBI or nationwide check.
Open New York CHRS information
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Monroe County or state record

Identify which system is wrong Compare the jail report, police report, local court record, County Clerk file and DCJS rap sheet.
Save the inaccurate result Record the name, date, inmate ID, report number, docket number and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling proof Use the original arrest report, Certificate of Disposition, sealing order or amended court record.
Correct the originating agency The court must correct court information, and the police agency must correct its arrest submission.
Use the DCJS challenge instructions The Record Review response includes information explaining how to challenge incomplete or inaccurate entries.
Check whether the record should already be sealed Favorable dispositions and qualifying youthful-offender matters are generally sealed automatically.
Recheck every public and private system A government correction may not automatically update every third-party background report.
Correction versus sealing: Correct information that is factually wrong. Seek sealing when the information is accurate but qualifies for restricted access.
New York record sealing

Seal an eligible Monroe County arrest or conviction

New York generally uses sealing rather than expungement. The record can continue to exist while public and ordinary civil access is restricted.
Favorable disposition

Dismissals, acquittals and other qualifying good results are generally fully sealed automatically under CPL 160.50.

Violation or infraction

Many violation and traffic-infraction outcomes are partially sealed under CPL 160.55.

Youthful offender

Qualifying youthful-offender adjudications are confidential and sealed under New York law.

Drug-treatment sealing

Certain eligible drug-related convictions may be conditionally sealed under CPL 160.58.

Ten-year sealing

CPL 160.59 can cover certain people with no more than two misdemeanors or one felony and one misdemeanor after the required period.

Clean Slate

Eligible convictions are scheduled for automatic civil sealing through the statewide implementation process.

Ten-year sealing workflow

Obtain the unsuppressed DCJS rap sheet This identifies sealed, unsealed and potentially missing dispositions.
Collect every Certificate of Disposition Obtain the official outcome for each conviction and related case.
Check the conviction limit CPL 160.59 generally applies to no more than two eligible convictions, with no more than one felony.
Check the waiting period The required ten-year period is calculated under New York law and excludes specified time.
Check excluded offenses Certain serious, sex-offense and other convictions do not qualify.
Prepare the statewide application Use the current New York Courts sealing instructions and forms. Open New York sealing guidance
File in the court that entered the conviction Several convictions may require filing and service in more than one court.
Serve the prosecutor Follow the statutory notice and response procedure.
Attend the hearing when ordered Be prepared to explain rehabilitation, circumstances and the effect of the record.
Obtain and verify the sealing order Confirm updates with the court, arresting agency and DCJS.

New York Clean Slate implementation

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. New York Courts has until November 16, 2027 to complete the systems needed to automatically seal eligible convictions. Until implementation is complete, a DCJS rap sheet can still display convictions expected to qualify later.
The person cannot have a pending misdemeanor or felony
The person cannot remain on probation, parole or post-release supervision
Most misdemeanors and many felonies may qualify after the statutory period
Most non-drug Class A felonies are excluded
Sex-offense convictions are excluded
Law enforcement and certain authorized employers retain access
Check Clean Slate implementation Open seal-verification information
Contact board

Monroe County jail, court and legal contacts

Monroe County Jail
130 S. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

Administration: 585-753-4300

Visiting: 585-753-4000

Monroe County Sheriff
130 S. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

585-753-4178

Rochester City Court Criminal Division
150 S. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

585-371-3413

Monroe County Court
Hall of Justice, Room 545
99 Exchange Boulevard

585-371-3758

Public Defender
10 N. Fitzhugh Street, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14614

585-753-4210

Victim-Witness Bureau
47 S. Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY 14614

585-753-4573

Pre-Trial Services

585-454-7350

Release, diversion, monitoring and notification programs.

Monroe County Clerk
39 W. Main Street, Room 105
Rochester, NY 14614

585-753-1600

Monroe County Jail map

Monroe County Hall of Justice map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, the correct court, office hours, visitor approval, identification requirements and whether an appointment is necessary.
Important information included here

What users can complete without opening multiple portals

Jail search

Roster, census, received and released report differences, update schedule and identity checks.

Local court routing

Rochester City Court, County Court, town and village court roles and Certificate of Disposition steps.

Jail services

Visit frequency, schedule, minor rules, clothing restrictions, video visits, photographs and deposits.

Legal support

Public Defender, Conflict Defender, Assigned Counsel, Pre-Trial Services and victim assistance.

State records

DCJS suppressed and unsuppressed responses, service codes, fee, processing and correction path.

Record sealing

Favorable dispositions, partial seals, ten-year sealing and Clean Slate implementation.

Title-related questions

Monroe County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Monroe County arrest records?

Open the Sheriff’s incarcerated-individual page and review the roster, census, Received and Released reports. Verify the birth date, inmate ID and admission date.

How often are the jail reports updated?

The Sheriff states that the roster and census are updated daily from Monday through Friday.

Does a release mean the case was dismissed?

No. Release ends the displayed custody event. Search the criminal court case for the prosecution status and disposition.

Where do Rochester criminal cases appear?

Rochester City Court handles misdemeanors, lesser offenses and felony arraignments. Felony prosecutions can later proceed in Monroe County Court.

Where do I request a Sheriff arrest report?

Use Monroe County’s FOIL procedure or contact the Sheriff’s Central Records Unit with the report number, incident date and involved person.

How do I schedule a jail visit?

Use the online jail-visitation form or call 585-753-4000. Regular appointments are scheduled seven days in advance.

How many jail visits are allowed?

Each incarcerated individual is generally permitted two one-hour social visits each week, subject to appointment availability and security rules.

How do I send commissary money?

Use Access Corrections online, by mobile application, by calling 866-345-1884 or at an approved jail lobby kiosk.

How do I obtain my New York rap sheet?

Schedule a fingerprint-based DCJS Personal Record Review using service code 15464Z for suppressed or 15465F for unsuppressed records.

Can a Monroe County arrest be sealed?

Many favorable dispositions are sealed automatically. Other records may qualify under CPL 160.58, CPL 160.59 or New York’s Clean Slate Act.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Monroe County Sheriff, Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Clerk, New York Courts, District Attorney, Public Defender or DCJS.

Arrest, custody, release, warrant and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Monroe County, New York Courts and DCJS procedures reviewed August 2, 2026.

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