Search Union Recent Arrests
Union recent arrests are processed through the Broome County justice system in the Southern Tier of New York. The Town of Union has a population of about 56,300 and is the largest municipality in Broome County. Union does not have its own police department, so law enforcement is provided by the Broome County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, and village police departments within the town. Union recent arrests result in bookings at the Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton. Free online tools from the county and state make it easy to search for Union arrest records.
Union Overview
Broome County Handles Union Arrests
Union is part of Broome County, and the county handles all arrest bookings and felony prosecutions. People arrested in Union are taken to the Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton for processing. The Broome County Sheriff's Office oversees the jail and provides primary law enforcement for unincorporated areas of Union where village police do not patrol.
The Broome County Clerk's Office at 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 maintains court records for the county. Public access terminals are available for in-person record searches. The clerk handles certificates of disposition and other official court documents. For Union arrest cases that go to county court, the records end up at the clerk's office.
Broome County is part of the 6th Judicial District. The county courthouse in Binghamton houses Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, and Surrogate's Court. Felony cases from Union move from the town court to county court after the initial arraignment. The Broome County District Attorney prosecutes all felony cases in the county, including those that start in Union.
Union Law Enforcement and Recent Arrests
Union is unique because it does not have its own town police department. Law enforcement comes from multiple agencies depending on where in the town an incident occurs. The Broome County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas. The New York State Police also patrol the town. Village residents in Endicott and Johnson City have their own village police departments.
Law Enforcement Serving Union
| Broome County Sheriff | Binghamton, NY (primary for unincorporated areas) |
|---|---|
| New York State Police | Patrol throughout Union |
| Endicott Police | Village of Endicott residents |
| Johnson City Police | Village of Johnson City residents |
| Emergency | 911 |
Union recent arrests come from any of these agencies. The Broome County Sheriff handles the most territory in Union since the unincorporated areas make up a large portion of the town. The sheriff's office maintains an inmate roster online that shows current bookings at the Broome County Correctional Facility. This is the main way to track Union recent arrests in real time.
The Endicott Police Department and Johnson City Police Department handle arrests within their village boundaries. These village arrests still go through the Broome County system for booking and prosecution of felony cases. Village courts handle minor violations and misdemeanors, while more serious charges move to county court.
How to Search Union Recent Arrests
The Broome County Sheriff's website has an inmate roster. This lists people currently held at the correctional facility. Search by name to find someone arrested in Union. The tool is free and works any time of day.
The WebCrims portal shows pending criminal cases from Union filed in Broome County courts. You can search by name and see charges, court dates, and case status. The eCourts portal gives broader access to court records across the state system. Both are free.
The DOCCS inmate lookup covers people serving state prison sentences. If a Union arrest led to a state conviction, the person will show up in this free database. It goes back to the early 1970s. Under CPL 160.50, arrest records are sealed when a case is dismissed or results in acquittal. Sealed Union arrest records will not show up in any public search tool.
The Sex Offender Registry covers the Union area and all of Broome County. You can search by name, county, or zip code. This is run by the Division of Criminal Justice Services and is free to use.
Recent Arrests and Court Records in Union
Union Town Court handles misdemeanor and violation cases that start in the town. Village courts in Endicott and Johnson City also handle local cases from their areas. Felony charges from any part of Union move to Broome County Court in Binghamton. The county is part of the 6th Judicial District.
The Broome County Clerk at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton maintains records for all county-level court proceedings. Public access terminals let you search court records during business hours. Copies of documents have standard fees. For certificates of disposition from Union cases that went through county court, the clerk's office is where you go. Call the clerk for specific fees and procedures.
Court hours in Broome County are Monday through Friday. The county courthouse handles a steady volume of criminal cases from Union and the rest of Broome County. E-filing is available for many case types. All courthouse visitors go through a security check. The state court system continues to expand online access to records, but some older files may only be available in person.
Getting Copies of Recent Arrest Records in Union
Submit a FOIL request to get copies of Union arrest records. Since Union has no town police, you need to direct your request to whichever agency made the arrest. For the Broome County Sheriff, send your FOIL request to their office. For State Police arrests, contact the local State Police barracks. Village police departments in Endicott and Johnson City have their own records divisions.
The Town of Union Clerk's Office also handles FOIL requests for town-held records. You can submit requests by email or mail through the clerk's office. Some town records are available for direct download from the Union website at townofunion.com. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page under state law.
The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration provides statewide criminal history results for a fee. The DCJS record review lets individuals check and correct their own criminal records.
Agencies must respond to FOIL requests within five business days. If denied, you get a written explanation with appeal rights. Common reasons for denial include active investigations and records sealed under CPL 160.50. Certified copies may cost $5 to $10 per document depending on the agency. Payment methods vary by office but typically include cash, check, and money order.
Union Recent Arrests Resources
The Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton is the main holding location for Union arrests. The facility houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from across the county. Contact the Broome County Sheriff's Office for inmate information and visitation schedules. The jail operates around the clock for intake and booking.
The DCJS statistics page has crime and arrest data for Broome County. The DCJS main portal links to all state criminal justice resources, including background checks and the sex offender registry. The Broome County government website has links to the sheriff, clerk, and district attorney offices.
For legal help with Union arrest cases, the Broome County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York provides free representation for people who cannot afford an attorney. The court can appoint counsel at arraignment for qualifying defendants. These resources serve Union residents and others arrested within the town's borders who need help navigating the criminal justice process.
Broome County Arrest Records
Union is in Broome County, and all arrest cases go through the Broome County court system. The county seat is Binghamton, where the main courthouse and correctional facility are located. Broome County has a population of about 198,000 and processes criminal cases from Union and all other municipalities in the county.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Union also have arrest record pages: