Rochester Booking Reports
Rochester booking reports are kept by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail where most local arrests end up. If you need to search for a booking report in Rochester, the Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Clerk are the two main places to start. The Rochester Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but once someone gets booked into jail, the county takes over the records. You can look up current inmates on the Sheriff's Office website or file a FOIL request for older booking data. Several state tools also let you search for records tied to Rochester arrests.
Rochester Booking Reports Overview
Where Rochester Booking Reports Are Kept
The Rochester Police Department makes arrests in the city. Their phone number is (585) 428-6720. But the booking process happens at the Monroe County Jail. That is at 130 Plymouth Ave. South, Rochester, NY 14614. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records on file. Each booking report lists the charges, arrest date, bail amount, and the name of the person in custody. You can call the jail at (585) 753-4300 to ask about a current inmate.
Monroe County also runs a correctional facility at 750 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623. This is a separate site from the main jail. Both facilities process inmates and create booking reports. The Sheriff's Office website has an online inmate roster that shows current inmates and recent bookings. It shows charges, booking dates, and inmate status. This is often the fastest way to check if someone was recently booked in Rochester.
For older records or copies of past booking reports, you need to submit a Freedom of Information Law request. Send it to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Records Access Officer. Under New York Public Officers Law Section 87, agencies must respond within five business days. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
Rochester Booking Reports and Court Records
The Monroe County Clerk maintains court records at 101 County Office Building, 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614. Call them at (585) 753-1600. The Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. They handle Supreme Court and County Court records for Rochester and all of Monroe County. Court records are separate from booking reports, but they often tie to the same arrest. A booking report shows the initial charges at intake. Court records show what happened after that.
The state court system also has tools you can use. WebCrims shows pending criminal cases with future court dates. You can search by defendant name or case number. It is free but only covers active cases. For a full criminal history search through the Office of Court Administration, the fee is $95 per name. Results include convictions and open cases from courts in all 62 New York counties.
Note: WebCrims data for Monroe County goes back to the early 1980s, but it only covers cases with future appearance dates and does not include closed or sealed cases.
How to Get Rochester Booking Reports
There are a few ways to get booking reports in Rochester. The fastest is to check the online inmate roster on the Monroe County Sheriff's website. It shows current inmates and recent bookings. You can search by name. No account or fee is needed. The roster lists charges, booking dates, and bond info.
If the record you need is not on the roster, file a FOIL request. Put it in writing. Include the person's full name, date of birth if you have it, and the approximate arrest date. Mail or deliver it to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 130 S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614. You can also email the Sheriff's Office at michaelradler@monroecounty.gov or wtaddeo@monroecounty.gov. The agency has five business days to respond under the law. They may grant access, deny the request, or send an acknowledgment with a timeline.
The Rochester Police Department also has records you might need. They keep incident reports and arrest paperwork. For those, contact the RPD directly. FOIL requests for police records go to the Rochester Police Department Records Division.
The VINELink system is a free tool that covers Monroe County. You can look up an inmate's custody status without registering. If you register, you get alerts when someone is released or transferred. VINE updates every 15 to 30 minutes.
Rochester Booking Reports Resources
The City of Rochester website provides information on city services, including links to the police department and public safety resources.
Rochester is the county seat of Monroe County and the largest city in the Finger Lakes region. Most arrests within city limits are handled by the Rochester Police Department before booking at the county jail.
The Rochester Police Department page provides contact info and details on how to file reports or request records from RPD.
RPD handles all arrests within Rochester city limits. For booking records specifically, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is the records custodian once someone enters the jail.
State Level Searches for Rochester Booking Reports
The Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps official criminal history records for all of New York. These are fingerprint-based rap sheets. They show arrest, indictment, conviction, and sentencing data. DCJS records are not public. You can only get your own record or access them through an authorized employer or licensing agency. Contact DCJS at 518-457-9847.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is for people in state prison. If someone arrested in Rochester got sentenced to more than one year, they may be in a state facility. The lookup covers all 44 state prisons. Search by last name or Department Identification Number. Under Correction Law Section 9, some non-violent offenders are removed from the site five years after completing their sentence.
The Sex Offender Registry is run by DCJS. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders are listed online. For Level 1, call 800-262-3257 with a name and one identifier like date of birth.
Note: New York's Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024, and will seal certain eligible conviction records over the next three years, though it does not apply to sex crimes or Class A felonies.
Monroe County Booking Reports
Rochester sits in Monroe County. All booking reports for the city go through the county system. For full details on Monroe County jail records, court access, and FOIL procedures, visit the Monroe County booking reports page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Rochester that also have booking report pages include areas within Monroe County and the surrounding region.