Search Herkimer County Recent Arrests
Herkimer County recent arrests are tracked through the Sheriff's Office and Correctional Facility at 320 North Main Street in Herkimer, New York. The jail has a capacity of 133 beds and processes between 1,000 and 1,200 bookings each year. An online jail roster is available for checking on current inmates. The sheriff's records division accepts FOIL requests for incident and accident reports. If you need to find recent arrests in Herkimer County, you can use the online roster, contact the sheriff, or search state court databases.
Herkimer County Overview
Herkimer County Sheriff's Office and Recent Arrests
The Herkimer County Sheriff's Office processes all recent arrests in the county. The main address is 320 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Call 315-867-1200 for the main office or 315-867-1252 for jail-related questions. The fax number is 315-867-1263. You can also email hcis@herkimercounty.org.
| Office | Herkimer County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 |
| Phone | 315-867-1200 |
| Jail | 315-867-1252 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | Herkimer County Sheriff |
The office handles law enforcement patrol, criminal investigations, civil process service, corrections, court security, marine patrol on the Mohawk River and Erie Canal, and emergency communications. The records division accepts FOIL requests and can provide incident reports and accident reports.
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Dispatch is available around the clock for emergencies.
How to Search Recent Arrests in Herkimer County
Herkimer County has an online jail roster. You can find it at herkimerjailroster.org. Search by name or booking number. The roster shows current charges, court dates, and inmate status. This is the fastest way to check on recent arrests.
The New York eCourts portal covers criminal case records statewide. It includes cases from Herkimer County courts. The WebCrims tool shows upcoming court dates and case status. Both are free.
For records not available online, file a FOIL request with the sheriff. Mail your request to 320 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 or email hcis@herkimercounty.org. The agency must respond within five business days. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Be specific about what you need and include names and dates.
The DOCCS inmate lookup tracks people who were arrested in Herkimer County and later sent to state prison. Search by last name or NYSID number. The system is free and runs 24 hours a day.
Herkimer County Correctional Facility and Booking Records
The Herkimer County Correctional Facility is at the same address as the sheriff's office. It has 133 beds and averages 80 to 100 inmates daily, putting occupancy near 79 percent. The gender breakdown is 86 percent male and 14 percent female. The average length of stay is 23 days.
The facility processes between 1,000 and 1,200 bookings each year. That works out to roughly 85 to 100 bookings per month. Top reasons for admission include new criminal charges, failures to appear in court, and violations of probation or parole. Drug offenses, property crimes like larceny and burglary, felony assaults, and DWI are among the most common charges.
Breaking down the numbers further, about 62 percent of inmates face felony charges. Misdemeanors make up 28 percent. Violations and other offenses account for the remaining 10 percent. On the release side, 77 percent are pretrial detainees and 23 percent are serving sentences. Court-ordered releases make up 54 percent, time served accounts for 34 percent, and transfers to other facilities are 12 percent.
When someone is booked at the Herkimer County jail, a record is created with their name, charges, bail amount, and housing assignment. You can check the online jail roster to see who is currently in custody. The roster includes charges, court dates, and booking information.
Recent Arrests and Court Records
Herkimer County is part of the Fifth Judicial District. The county court is at 301 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Phone is 315-867-1115. The District Attorney's Office is at the same address and can be reached at 315-867-1166. The Public Defender's Office is also at 301 North Washington Street, phone 315-867-1118.
Under CPL 160.50, cases that end in dismissal or acquittal get sealed automatically. Those records will not show up in public searches. This applies to all Herkimer County courts.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 and covers courts across New York State. For Herkimer County specifically, the online jail roster and eCourts portal often provide enough information for basic searches.
Getting Copies of Arrest Records
The Herkimer County Clerk's Office at 109 Mary Street, Suite 1111, Herkimer, NY 13350 maintains court records. Phone is 315-867-1117. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document.
For arrest records from the sheriff, send a FOIL request. The DCJS FOIL page explains the process. You can mail your request or email it to hcis@herkimercounty.org.
State tools give you a broader view. The DOCCS inmate lookup covers state prison inmates. The sex offender registry is free and searchable online. The DCJS records review lets you check your own criminal history file.
Arrest Record Resources in Herkimer County
VINE is available for Herkimer County. Crime victims can register at vinelink.com or call 1-888-VINE-4-NY for custody status alerts. The service is free and confidential.
The DCJS website posts crime statistics by county. Check the statistics page for Herkimer County arrest data and trends. The probation department at 301 North Washington Street (315-867-1119) and social services at the same address (315-867-1351) are additional contacts for people navigating the criminal justice system.
Note: The Herkimer County jail roster at herkimerjailroster.org is one of the most direct ways to check on current inmates. It updates regularly and includes charges and court dates.
Cities in Herkimer County
Herkimer County includes the village of Herkimer, Ilion, Mohawk, and other small communities. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated arrest records page. Use the sheriff's office contacts, jail roster, or state databases listed above to search for arrests in any Herkimer County community.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Herkimer County. If an arrest happened near the county line, it may have been processed in a neighboring jurisdiction.