Access Franklin County Recent Arrests
Franklin County recent arrests are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Malone. This North Country county sits near the Canadian border and has about 50,000 residents. The Franklin County Jail has 118 beds and processes an average of 145 bookings per month. Drug-related offenses make up the largest share of arrests at 28 percent. Court records for arrests go through the 3rd Judicial District. You can search state databases and contact the sheriff's office directly for information on recent arrests in Franklin County.
Franklin County Overview
Franklin County Sheriff and Recent Arrests
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 45 Bare Hill Road in Malone is the main agency for recent arrests in the county. Deputies provide road patrol, criminal investigations, civil process service, court security, and marine patrol. They also enforce ATV and snowmobile laws in this northern rural county. The sheriff's office accepts FOIL requests for public records including incident reports and accident reports.
When someone is arrested in Franklin County, the sheriff's office brings them to the jail on the same property for booking and processing. The booking record captures the person's name, charges, date of birth, and arrest details. To check on a recent arrest, call the sheriff at (518) 483-3304 or the jail at (518) 483-6795. The Records Division can provide information on what public records are available for a given arrest.
| Agency | Franklin County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Bare Hill Road Malone, NY 12953 |
| Phone | (518) 483-3304 |
| Jail Phone | (518) 483-6795 |
| Fax | (518) 483-6548 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | franklincony.gov/sheriff |
How to Search Franklin County Recent Arrests
To look up recent arrests in Franklin County, start by contacting the jail at (518) 483-6795. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what they are charged with. The VINE notification system at vinelink.com or 1-888-846-3469 also tracks inmate status for Franklin County and sends alerts when it changes.
Court records tied to Franklin County arrests are searchable through the state eCourts portal at iapps.courts.state.ny.us. Franklin County falls in the 3rd Judicial District. WebCrims at iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim shows criminal court dates and case updates. Both tools are free and available online any time.
State databases give you wider coverage for Franklin County arrest searches. The DOCCS inmate lookup at nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov covers people in state prison. The Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders. The Criminal History Record Search checks conviction records across New York.
Franklin County Jail
The Franklin County Jail at 45 Bare Hill Road in Malone has 118 beds and an average daily population of 70 to 80 inmates. About 60 percent of the people held here are pretrial detainees waiting for their cases to go through court. The other 40 percent are serving sentences. The average pretrial stay is 21 days. Sentenced inmates stay an average of four months.
Recent arrest data from Franklin County shows that drug-related offenses account for 28 percent of bookings. Property crimes make up 22 percent. Violent offenses come in at 18 percent. Sex offenses are 12 percent, and public order offenses round out the rest at 20 percent. These numbers give you a picture of what kinds of recent arrests are most common in Franklin County.
Contact the jail directly at (518) 483-6795 for the current visitation schedule. Visitors need valid photo ID and an appointment may be required. The facility provides medical services, educational programs, substance abuse treatment, and religious services to inmates.
Note: Under CPL 160.50, New York law requires sealing of arrest records when a case is dismissed or ends in acquittal. Sealed Franklin County records will not appear in public searches.
Franklin County Court Records
Criminal cases from recent arrests in Franklin County go to the County Court at 355 West Main Street in Malone. Call (518) 481-1681 to reach the court. The county is part of the 3rd Judicial District. Felony cases are heard in County Court while misdemeanors and lesser offenses go through local town courts.
The Franklin County Clerk's Office at 355 West Main Street in Malone keeps criminal and civil court records, real property records, and business certificates. Phone (518) 481-1681 for help. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also apply for passports here.
The District Attorney's Office at 355 West Main Street handles prosecution of arrests. Call (518) 481-1681 for information. The Probation Department at the same address can be reached at the same number for supervised release inquiries after an arrest in Franklin County.
Getting Franklin County Arrest Records
To get copies of arrest records in Franklin County, file a FOIL request with the appropriate agency. For booking and jail records, contact the sheriff's office. For court records, contact the County Clerk. New York Public Officers Law requires agencies to respond to FOIL requests within a set time frame. Some records from recent arrests may be exempt if there is an ongoing investigation or the case was sealed under CPL 160.50.
The DCJS FOIL page explains how to request records at the state level. For personal criminal history, the Division of Criminal Justice Services offers fingerprint-based background checks for $62.00 plus fingerprinting fees through IdentoGO. The Records Review page has more details on this process.
Recent Arrests Resources for Franklin County
The Franklin County government portal at franklincony.gov has links to all county agencies. The Department of Social Services at 355 West Main Street in Malone can be reached at (518) 481-1681 for support services. The County Manager is at the same number for general county inquiries.
State-level tools for Franklin County arrest searches include the DCJS crime statistics page with county-level data. The VINE system provides free custody notifications to crime victims. The New York State Commission of Correction publishes jail inspection reports that cover the Franklin County Jail.
Cities in Franklin County
Franklin County has no cities large enough for a dedicated page on this site. The county seat of Malone is the biggest community. Other towns include Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Chateaugay. All recent arrests are processed through the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the county court system in Malone.
Local town courts handle misdemeanor and violation cases. Felony charges from recent arrests anywhere in Franklin County go to the County Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Franklin County in northern New York. Check the right jurisdiction if an arrest happened near the county line.