Access Montgomery County Recent Arrests
Montgomery County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Fultonville. The county has a population of about 50,000 and covers 410 square miles in the Mohawk Valley region of New York. Arrest records from Montgomery County are public under FOIL unless sealed by court order. You can look up recent bookings through the jail, check court records through the eCourts system, or submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office for specific arrest data.
Montgomery County Overview
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Recent Arrests
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office sits at 200 Clark Drive, Fultonville, NY 12072. Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith leads the department. Undersheriff Carl J. Rust is second in command. The agency covers 410 square miles and serves a population of about 50,000 people. There are three main phone lines: 518-853-5500 for the main office, 518-673-2554 for the west, and 518-736-1850 for the east.
| Office | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Clark Drive, P.O. Box 432, Fultonville, NY 12072 |
| Phone | (518) 853-5500 |
| Fax | (518) 853-4096 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | Montgomery County Sheriff |
The Civil Office handles process serving and legal papers at 518-853-5525. Recent arrests in Montgomery County go through dispatch, which can be reached at 518-673-2554 for warrant information. Field offices are located in Amsterdam and other parts of the county. FOIL requests must be in writing and sent to the main address.
A K-9 unit is active in the department. The Sheriff's Office processes about 950 bookings per year. Most charges involve drug offenses, assault, larceny, burglary, and probation violations.
How to Search Recent Arrests in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Jail at 200 Clark Drive holds people after arrest. Call 518-853-5555 for corrections information. The facility has 125 beds and an average daily population of about 60 inmates. Post-bail reform, about 81% are pretrial detainees and 19% are sentenced. The average stay is 26 days for pretrial and 53 days for sentenced inmates.
For online court records, use the New York eCourts portal. Montgomery County courts are in the Third Judicial District. The WebCrims tool covers criminal cases. Both are free and run around the clock. For in-person searches, the Montgomery County Clerk's Office is at 64 Broadway in Fonda. Call 518-853-8115. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The jail administrator can be reached at 518-853-5518. Visitation is scheduled by calling 518-853-5555. Visits last up to 60 minutes, and inmates are allowed two per week. Some contact visitation is permitted, which is different from many other county jails in New York that only offer non-contact visits.
Montgomery County Jail Booking Details
After an arrest in Montgomery County, the booking process creates a record with the person's name, charges, bail amount, and other case details. The jail is a medium custody facility for adult males and females. Offense categories break down to about 35% felonies, 50% misdemeanors, and 15% violations. Major charges include drug offenses, assault, larceny, burglary, and probation violations.
Mail goes to: Montgomery County Corrections, Inmate's Full Name, P.O. Box 432, Fultonville, NY 12072. Phone calls are outbound only, either collect or through a third-party account. Money deposits can be arranged by contacting the facility at 518-673-2554.
Note: VINELink is available for victim notification of inmate releases from the Montgomery County Jail. Crime victims can sign up for alerts through the VINE system or call 518-853-5555 for status updates.
People arrested in Montgomery County who are later sentenced to state prison can be tracked through the DOCCS inmate lookup. That tool covers state facilities only, not the county jail.
Court Records from Montgomery County Arrests
Montgomery County is in the Third Judicial District. Criminal cases from recent arrests move through the County Court in Fonda. Family Court and Surrogate's Court are also in Fonda. Town courts spread throughout the county handle misdemeanors and minor offenses. Court records are maintained by the County Clerk for Supreme and County Court filings.
The Montgomery County Clerk's Office at 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068, maintains land records, court filings, and other public documents. The main phone is 518-853-8115. Recording fees for deeds and mortgages start at $50 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Transfer tax is $2 per $500 of consideration. Under CPL 160.50, sealed records from dismissed cases or acquittals are not available through any public search.
Notary services are available during business hours. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or credit card. Genealogy records going back to the county's formation are available for research. Limited online search capability exists, but most detailed court records require an in-person visit or written request.
Getting Copies of Montgomery County Arrest Records
To get copies of arrest records from Montgomery County, send a FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 432, Fultonville, NY 12072. Include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and what type of records you need. The county has five business days to acknowledge and 20 business days to respond.
State-level options include the Division of Criminal Justice Services for fingerprint-based checks and the Criminal History Record Search at $95 per search. The records review process lets you check your own criminal history through DCJS. FOIL forms are also available on the Montgomery County government website.
Recent Arrests Resources for Montgomery County
The Sex Offender Registry from DCJS covers Montgomery County. Crime statistics are on the DCJS stats page. The county government portal at montgomerycountyny.gov links to all departments. Mental Health services are at 20 Park Street in Fonda (518-853-8200). The Office for Aging is at 135 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam (518-843-2300).
The county's STOP-DWI program operates out of the County Office Building at 518-853-4355. Emergency Management is at 200 Clark Drive (518-853-4011). The county has a FOIL request form online for records from any department.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Amsterdam is the largest city, and Fonda serves as the county seat. For arrest records from these areas, use the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office or the state-level search tools listed on this page.
Nearby Counties
Search these neighboring counties if an arrest may have happened near the Montgomery County border.