Albany Recent Arrests Lookup
Albany recent arrests are processed through the Albany County Sheriff's Office and the Albany Police Department. As the state capital and county seat of Albany County, the city sees a significant number of arrests each year. The Albany County Correctional Facility on Albany Shaker Road holds most people arrested in the city while they await trial. Albany recent arrests can be searched through the county's online inmate database, which runs around the clock. Court cases from Albany arrests are filed in Albany City Court or Albany County Court, depending on the charge level.
Albany Overview
Albany County Handles City Arrests
Albany is the seat of Albany County, and the county system handles all arrest processing. The Albany County Sheriff's Office, one of the oldest in the nation, has over 700 employees and provides full-service law enforcement. When someone is arrested in Albany, they are typically booked at the Albany County Correctional Facility at 840 Albany Shaker Road.
The correctional facility has a maximum capacity of 1,043 beds and admits over 7,000 prisoners each year. The average daily population runs between 600 and 800 inmates. The facility is staffed by 375 to 420 sworn officers and civilians. Albany residents who are arrested can be looked up through the online inmate search, which shows booking date, current charges, bond amounts, and expected release date.
Sheriff Craig Apple Sr. leads the agency, supported by Undersheriffs Michael Monteleone and William Rice. The office runs numerous units that may be involved in Albany arrests, from uniform patrol to criminal investigations to the STOP DWI Unit.
Albany Law Enforcement and Recent Arrests
The Albany Police Department handles most arrests within city limits. The Albany County Sheriff's Office covers the broader county and provides backup. Both agencies process arrests that end up in the county jail system.
Albany County Sheriff's Office
| Address | 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (518) 487-5400 |
| Dispatch | (518) 828-3344 |
| Crime Tip Hotline | (518) 822-8477 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| contactsheriff@albanycounty.com | |
| Website | albanycounty.com/sheriff |
The sheriff's office provides 24/7 law enforcement at Albany International Airport. Their services also include a SWAT team (Emergency Response Team), Hostage/Crisis Negotiation, K-9, Marine Patrol, Scuba Unit, and Search and Rescue. The Forensic Unit and Fire Investigation team handle specialized Albany cases. FOIL requests for Albany arrest records can go to the Records Access Officer at 16 Eagle Street.
How to Search Albany Recent Arrests
The Albany County inmate search is the best starting point. You can look up people by full name, date of birth, or inmate ID number. Results show booking date, charges, bond or bail amounts, expected release date, and current housing location. This online tool runs 24 hours a day and costs nothing to use.
The WebCrims portal from the state court system shows pending criminal cases. You can find Albany cases filed in county or city court. The eCourts portal gives broader access to case information across New York.
The DOCCS inmate lookup covers state prison inmates. If an Albany arrest led to a state sentence, this free tool will show the person's status. Under CPL 160.50, records for dismissed cases and acquittals are sealed automatically and will not show in any public search.
Recent Arrests and Court Records in Albany
Albany City Court handles misdemeanor and violation-level cases for people arrested in the city. Felony cases go up to Albany County Court. The county is part of the Third Judicial District. Both courts are located in the downtown area, making them accessible for Albany residents.
The Albany County Clerk's Office at 16 Eagle Street, Room 128, maintains court records. County Clerk Bruce A. Hidley oversees the office. You can reach them at (518) 487-5100. The clerk serves as the FOIL officer for the county and handles requests for court documents. Records include deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, and court filings from 1980 to the present. Online access is available for certain record types.
The Office of Court Administration also accepts FOIL requests for administrative court records. Sevil N. Barber is the FOIL Officer and can be reached at FOIL@nycourts.gov. The fee for copies is $0.25 per page. Appeals go to Michael Siudzinski at foilappeals@nycourts.gov within 30 days of a denial. Note that court case records are separate from the OCA administrative FOIL process.
Getting Copies of Recent Arrest Records in Albany
To get copies of Albany arrest records, file a FOIL request with the arresting agency. For the sheriff's office, submit requests to the Records Access Officer at 16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207. You can also submit FOIL requests online through albanycounty.nextrequest.com. In-person requests are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The response time is up to five business days as required by Public Officers Law Section 89(3). Copy fees are $0.25 per page, and electronic records are provided at no charge where available. The Albany County Clerk also processes requests for court record copies at (518) 487-5100.
The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration provides a statewide search for a fee. The DCJS record review lets you check your own rap sheet for errors. Both tools cover Albany arrest records that went through the court system.
Albany Recent Arrests Resources
The Albany County Correctional Facility at 840 Albany Shaker Road is the main jail for Albany arrests. Call (518) 869-2600 for inmate information or the Records Division. Visitation is available Wednesday through Sunday with multiple time slots. Video visitation is offered through the GTL VisitMe platform. Visitors need a valid government-issued photo ID and must be on the approved list.
The Sex Offender Registry covers all of New York, including Albany. The DCJS statistics page publishes annual crime and arrest data. The Albany County government portal at albanycounty.com links to all departments and public safety offices. The sheriff also operates the SHIP program, which provides shelter for homeless individuals in a section of the correctional facility.
Albany County Arrest Records
Albany is the county seat of Albany County, and all arrest cases go through the Albany County court system. The county has a strong online presence for records access, and the correctional facility admits thousands of individuals each year. For detailed county-wide arrest information, visit the full county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Albany also have arrest record pages: