Union Booking Reports
Union booking reports are maintained by the Broome County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county correctional facility where Union arrests lead to bookings. The Town of Union has its own police department that handles local law enforcement, but once someone gets booked into the county jail, Broome County keeps the records. You can search for Union booking reports through the Sheriff's Office, file a FOIL request, or check state databases for inmate information. The Broome County Clerk also keeps related court records. Start with the Sheriff's Office for the most direct access to jail booking data.
Union Booking Reports Overview
Where Union Booking Reports Are Filed
The Town of Union is in Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York. Union has its own police department that patrols the town. When an arrest happens, the person gets taken to the Broome County Correctional Facility for booking. The Broome County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. Call them at (607) 778-1911.
Each booking report lists the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest date and time, bail amount, and arresting officer. The Broome County jail is the central booking facility for the entire county. Union, Binghamton, and other towns all send their arrestees there. The Sheriff's Office maintains all of these booking records and can provide information about current and past inmates.
For current inmate status, call the jail directly. Some info may be available by phone. For copies of booking reports, submit a FOIL request in writing. Include the person's full name, any dates you have, and what specific records you want.
Union Booking Reports Resources
The Town of Union website has info on local government services and town departments.
Union is one of the larger towns in Broome County. Local police handle arrests, but all booking records are maintained by the Broome County Sheriff's Office at the county correctional facility.
FOIL Requests for Union Booking Reports
New York's Freedom of Information Law covers booking reports. FOIL is in Article 6, Sections 84 through 90, of the Public Officers Law. You can request records from any government agency. This includes the Broome County Sheriff's Office. You do not need a reason. Anyone can file.
Write your request. Be specific about what you need. Give the person's full name and any identifying details. The agency must respond within five business days under the law. Copies cost $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law Section 87. There is no charge to inspect records at the office. If denied, appeal within 30 days. The Committee on Open Government can help with questions about your FOIL rights.
Some records are exempt. Sealed records under CPL 160.50 will not be provided. Ongoing investigation files can be withheld. Records that would endanger someone or reveal non-routine investigative methods are also exempt. Medical and mental health records are restricted under separate state and federal laws.
Note: Broome County handles booking records for all towns in the county, so your FOIL request should go to the county Sheriff's Office rather than the Union Police Department for jail booking data.
State Databases for Union Booking Reports
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup shows state prison inmates. Anyone sentenced to over one year from a Union arrest may appear here. The database covers all 44 state facilities and goes back to the 1970s. Search by name or DIN number.
The VINELink system covers Broome County for free. Check inmate status or register for release notifications. VINE is available 24 hours a day in multiple languages including English and Spanish. The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It pulls court records from every county in New York. Sealed cases do not appear.
The DCJS maintains official criminal history records. These are fingerprint-based and not public. You can request your own by emailing RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov or calling 518-457-9847. The Sex Offender Registry is searchable online for Level 2 and 3 offenders. New York's Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, will gradually seal eligible conviction records over three years.
Union Court Records and Booking Data
Court records for Union cases go through the Broome County court system. The Broome County Clerk keeps filed court documents. WebCrims shows pending criminal cases with future court dates. You can search by defendant name for free. Court records show charges filed by the DA, case status, and sentencing data. These connect to booking reports but are maintained separately.
Union Town Court handles local misdemeanors and violations. More serious charges go to County or Supreme Court. If you need records from multiple levels, check with the Broome County Clerk and the specific court that handled the case. The Committee on Open Government can answer questions about which records are accessible and which are restricted.
What Union Booking Reports Show
Booking reports from Union arrests capture the facts of the intake at the Broome County jail. Each report lists the person's full name, date of birth, home address, physical description, and every charge with its penal law code. The arrest date and time, bail amount, and arresting officer are included. Mugshots are taken during processing.
New York requires arraignment within 24 hours. A judge sets bail or releases the person at that time. The booking record updates with court details after arraignment. The Commission of Correction oversees all county jails in the state. Broome County's facility must meet their standards for inmate processing and record keeping.
Broome County Booking Reports
Union is in Broome County. All town booking reports go through the county correctional facility. For full county details, visit the Broome County booking reports page.
Nearby Cities
Other Southern Tier cities near Union with booking report resources are listed below.